Forever Autumn: The Lamentations (2026)

Forever Autumn: The Lamentations (2026)

This is the first time I have come across Autumn Ni Dubhghaill, but hopefully it will not be the last as here we have an album which in many ways is minimalist yet packed full of emotion, darkness and hidden power. Apparently, this American folk artist has been...
Cemican: U k’u’uk’ankil Mayakaaj (2025)

Cemican: U k’u’uk’ankil Mayakaaj (2025)

Sometimes an album turns up where I read the press release, do a double take, and then know I have to hear it and just hope it does justice to the words, and I am more than glad to say this does. Since Sepultura released ‘Roots’ there have been more than a few bands...
Abbinormal: Italia’s Gore Talent (2025)

Abbinormal: Italia’s Gore Talent (2025)

There was definitely something about the title which got me interested in checking this out, as while it is the third album from the Milan-based death metal outfit it is the first time I have come across them. Apparently, the band were formed in 1996, but broke up...
Voodoo Ramble: In the Heart of the City (2025)

Voodoo Ramble: In the Heart of the City (2025)

One of the downsides of being a music reviewer is that I rarely listen to music out of choice as I am always playing albums which need to be reviewed. But one of the major upsides is when one is sent an album like this and the only question is, “where have you guys...
Sakna: De Syv Dødssynder (2025)

Sakna: De Syv Dødssynder (2025)

As is my normal practice, I grabbed this album but didn’t read the press release until afterwards, after which time the melancholy and loss which is prevalent throughout made a great deal of sense. Back in 2006 a 14-year-old going by the pseudonym of Solemn created...