Mystic Circle’s new album, Kriegsgötter MMXXV, emerges as a definitive chapter in the band’s storied career whilst paying homage to their biggest influences. Known for their unrelenting black metal aesthetics and occult-themed lyrics, the German duo has once again summoned their dark energy to craft a record that is both punishing and immersive. Mystic Circle … Continue reading Album Review: Mystic Circle – Kriegsgötter MMXXV
Mosh Games You Need To Try
Punk’s not dead. It just got digitised. While you might not find mohawks and safety pins on every game shelf, punk rock has been quietly infiltrating video game culture for decades. Whether you’re looking to thrash through neon mutant wastelands, crash cars to the soundtrack of Rise Against, or spin reels to the sound of … Continue reading Mosh Games You Need To Try
THRÆDS' new album Impermanence is out tomorrow but we've been given the chance to let you lot listen to the whole thing a day early! THRÆDS is a multinational progressive post-metal band based in Berlin, . Formed in early 2020, the band quickly evolved from the solo project of guitarist and composer Angelos Tzamtzis into … Continue reading Exclusive album premiere: THRÆDS – Impermanence
Katatonia, a cornerstone of progressive metal and gothic soundscapes, has long captivated audiences with their melancholic and introspective music. Formed in Stockholm, Sweden in 1991 by Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström, the band has journeyed through a transformation that mirrors their poetic exploration of human fragility and existential despair. Setting out initially as a death/doom … Continue reading Album Review: Katatonia – Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State
I See Stars have been on the go for almost 20 years, so it's amazing that they've not managed a headline show in Glasgow before now. That was set to be righted this evening, but beforehand there was the simple matter of a band. I literally laughed with glee when I saw a small … Continue reading Gig Review: I See Stars / Lo Rays – SWG3 Warehouse, Glasgow (27th May 2025)
Danish deliverers of groove-laden decadence Volbeat return with their ninth studio album, God of Angels Trust. With four years between albums—and mastermind Michael Poulsen taking a year out to recover from throat surgery—it truly feels like the planets have aligned with this new offering. Not only does opener "Devils Are Awake" feel like a huge … Continue reading Album Review: Volbeat – God Of Angels Trust