Interview: In Vain’s Johnar Håland
Chris catches up with In Vain founding member Johnar Håland for a chat about their latest album, the band’s long career, and the intricacies of songwriting.
Review: Dyscordia – Road to Oblivion
The beer capital of the world brews up an album worthy of its terroir. On the palate, harmonic changes, shred, and soaring vocals balance in this release.
Review: Piah Mater – Under the Shadow of a Foreign Sun
Opeth-inspired Brazilian prog death.
Review: Atavistia – Inane Ducam
It was time ii grow and Atavistia have!
Review: Isle of the Cross – Faustus: The Musical
Till swollen with cunning, of a self-conceit, this album’s waxen wings did mount above its reach.
Review: Vower – Apricity
Feel the warmth.
Review: Hail Spirit Noir – Fossil Gardens
How many synonyms for cosmic and space does one need?
Review: Chasing Shadows – Reflections
Reflections on reflections (or, five years to catch a shadow)
Review: Dreamslain – Forge of Rebellion
A dream, slain by poor production choices and unpolished vocals
Review: Botanist – Paleobotany
Careful! Don’t touch my mesozoic conifer fossil collection!