Review: Hats Off Gentlemen It’s Adequate – The Confidence Trick
Prog rock that’s reminiscent of the ’70s but with a couple of modern twists – and a flute!
Review: Ambrius – Effigies of Time
Ambrius boldly attempt to break the mould, but said mould is only ever broken temporarily before they fall back into their routine
Review: Backfire – The Two of Us
Like an enormous Christmas dinner, Backfire will both satisfy and stuff you in equal measure.
Review: Oreana – Dubai
A genre-fusion album that attempts to blend minimalist post-rock with meaty hard rock drums and guitars but is left lacking on both fronts.
Review: Xenoglyph – Spiritfraud
Warning us from another planet about technology’s imminent rise to overtake humanity, Xenoglyph write twisting black metal certain to appeal to fans of the genre’s more dissonant leanings.
Review: SALQIU – The Colossal Weight of My Illusion…
Avowed as Pariah’s “distorted, vicious, and bold mirror reflection”, does SALQIU’s most recent release have what it takes to stand on its own?
Review: Dusk Chapel – Astrophysics And Abnormal Activities
A complex and intricate release, Dusk Chapel’s Astrophysics And Abnormal Activities finds its place firmly among established names in the genre.
Review: Spektrvm – Blood for Heaven
An alternative metal LP with some potential, but marred by tacked on progressive elements
Review: Ashenspire – Hostile Architecture
The anger of the wealth inequality gap personified.
Review: Gates to the Morning – Walk Between Worlds
An acoustic take on post-black metal that feels like the promise of spring breaking the grip of eternal winter.