The first time I came across Gaahls Wyrd was back in 2022 as Saor opened for them on this tour. I attended the show in Martigny, Switzerland, in the notorious Caves du Manoir. What is particular about this venue is not only that it is underground but the way is stage is laid. The ceiling … Continue reading Album review: Gaahls Wyrd – Braiding the Stories
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Death metal titans Vader resurface with three-track EP – Humanihility. It’s been about five years since Vader last unleashed new music, but 2025 looks set to mark a ferocious return for the legendary death metal band. With their heels firmly dug in, they’ve been chosen to perform this year’s Mystic Festival anthem—proof that they’re not … Continue reading EP Review: Vader – Humanihility
The Haunted are back after an eight year absence. The world was quite a different place the last time the Swedes graced us with their sounds. I would like to think that they have spent the last few years honing their craft, which would make sense as they have definitely made the wait worth it. … Continue reading Album Review: The Haunted – Songs Of Last Resort
It’s fair to say that Häxan’s debut album was one of the best things about 2020 and finally getting to see them live – twice – was one of the best things about 2024. Now, almost five years on from White Noise, which made an incredibly high standard for them to follow, we now have … Continue reading EP Review: Häxan – Death of Me
UK thrash pioneers Onslaught return with a retrospective selection of re-recordings and covers on Origins of Aggression. Four decades on from their debut album—and recently g a long-term record deal—Onslaught have put together this release in what will hopefully lead into a new studio album in the near future. Consisting of 22 tracks, Origins of … Continue reading Album Review: Onslaught – Origins of Aggression
Black Honey Cult are new band that feature Jake Cavaliere from the mighty Lords Of Altamont and their music is a heady mixture of krautrock, heavy psych and all out rock & roll, guaranteed to send you into space and beyond as you listen to it. The band's debut self titled album contains eight songs … Continue reading Album Review: Black Honey Cult – Black Honey Cult