In these uncertain times, there’s nothing like listening to calming music – and despite the dynamics of Haunt the Woods’ debut album, Opaque, even at its most boisterous, it remains remarkably calm. Don’t get me wrong, there are searing solos…
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This album was released in June 2019 (November 2018 in Norway), and usually I would consider it way past the sell-by date for a review… but this is such a HUGE album I just had to wax lyrical about it!…
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Inno are being feted as an Italian metal supergroup, with their debut album receiving quite some hype. I came to Inno via Novembre, and I wonder if my impressions of this album are potentially more favourable than others, for while…
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They really should be Welsh, but it turns out that Dai Kaht were born in the Finnish city of Kajaani in 2013. Kajaani is, roughly, bang in the middle of Finland, a mystical land of many lakes, and largely unknown…
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The debut release from Ulls crashes into being with a glorious sound reminiscent of King Crimson’s 21st Century Man, but warmer and less edgy. In fact, what King Crimson might have sounded were they a rock progressivo Italiano band. If…
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There’s something about debut albums isn’t there? Bands or artists that are new to you making their first long-form artistic statement. There are no pre-conceptions, not too much expectation, more hope really, and when they turn out to be impressive,…
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With some albums it is not immediately obvious what you are getting into. With Irish artist Hilary Woods’ sophomore album, Birthmarks, you definitely know what you’re in for from the start. The first track, Tongues of Wild Boar, begins with…
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“So here we are once more…” Marillion’s debut album from 1983, Script for a Jester’s Tear, is the latest EMI-era album to get the deluxe edition re-reissue treatment. Many will look back very fondly at this album, which introduced a…
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I first became aware of Golden Caves when they toured the UK, sharing some dates with fellow Dutch band Sky Architect. I didn’t manage to catch a date where both bands were playing, but I made sure to check out…
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Why should you take any notice of a Nine Inch Nails Fanboy? At the time of writing, I find myself at home, ironically busier with my day job than ever, because of the Coronavirus pandemic. This “review” is a special…
View More Nine Inch Nails – Ghost V: Together / Ghosts VI: Locusts