Category: Album Reviews

Eluveitie has always been a band that prides itself on the authenticity and richness of its sound. With roots deeply embedded in ancient Celtic culture and mythology, their music often serves as a bridge between the past and the present, merging historical narratives with contemporary musical prowess. Ànv is a testament to their evolution as … Continue reading Album Review: Eluveitie – Ànv

I've been lucky enough to catch Sick N' Beautiful on each of their three Glasgow appearances over the last few years, the most recent being genuinely by chance as I didn't know they were ing Lordi! Each time they've impressed, their live show is excellent, and each time they've definitely left with more fans than … Continue reading Album Review: Sick N’ Beautiful – Horror Vacui

We've been following King Kraken for some time, catching them live at both SOS Festival and Bloodstock in recent years. They're lovely blokes and as such I was really pleased to get an early listen to their latest slimy testicle tentacle-filled outing, March of the Gods. Their brand of metal is simply... heavy. There are no … Continue reading Album Review: King Kraken – March of the Gods

After we published our review of the latest Wildhearts platter, Chris from Eureka Machines got in touch to tell us that they had a new release slated for April 11th. The last time we really heard about Euraka Machines was when they opened for The Wildhearts at the now-deceased Glasgow ABC back in 2013, and … Continue reading Album Review: Eureka Machines – Everything

Allegaeon originated in Fort Collins, Colorado, and quickly gained recognition for their technical death metal style infused with captivating yet harsh melodies and extreme scientific fury. The band’s lineup has seen several changes over the years, but their commitment to innovation has remained constant. Their discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as Fragments of Form … Continue reading Album Review: Allegaeon – The Ossuary Lens

I first met Belfast thrashers Acid Age at Bloodstock 2023 helping Shells interview them. After their set on the New Blood stage  going down a storm, it was a joy to see them announced as the festival openers on the Sophie Lancaster stage last year where they killed it, setting the tone for the entire … Continue reading Album Review: Acid Age – Perilous Compulsion