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Author Johnny Zed

Having entered this world in the late '60's just when all the forces of heaviness were gathering, I’ve always loved heavy stuff even though I had a musically conservative upbringing in Australia. The first album I bought at age 11 - "Destroyer" by KISS pretty much gave me the taste. Jimi Hendrix and Black Sabbath are my true obsessions but I soon greedily devoured everything from Deep Purple and AC/DC to Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. I've always marvelled at the resilience of heavy metal over the decades. Arriving in London six years ago, I found myself entrenched in the underground after seeing Orange Goblin at the first High Voltage Festival and being blown away. Here I've happily remained, keenly following bands like Witchsorrow, Sea Bastard and Alunah to name a few and those countless others who I'm being always being introduced to. I’ve been astounded by the talent that surrounds us and the brilliant people that make this music. I’ve done some reviewing with Metalmouth.net and am now pretty damn excited to contribute to this fine site. It's a great feeling to support so many young bands in the underground where the real passion for music lies. Usually found at a gig with a pint in hand and band merch spilling out everywhere, I’ll see you around!

Ponte Del Diavolo – Fire Blades From The Tomb (Season of Mist)

Formed in 2020, these Turin based metallers drop their debut long player after a string of EP’s. “Fire Blades From The Tomb” finds the band delivering their own take on a doom meets black metal mix. Utilising two bass guitarists… Continue Reading →

Cold In Berlin – The Body Is The Wound (New Heavy Sounds)

This scribe has always found Cold In Berlin an utterly intriguing band. They have a certain uniqueness on both a musical and lyrical level. Themes that evoke fear, darkness, strength and the macabre delivered with a passion that is raw… Continue Reading →

Inculter – Morbid Origin (Edged Circle Productions)

Norway’s Inculter drop their third long player since their 2012 formation. “Morbid Origin” finds them in thrashing, aggressive form having lost none of their edge in the four years since their previous full length release. The band’s core of Remi… Continue Reading →

Destructor – Blood, Bone, and Fire (Shadow Kingdom)

There’s something about the sound of bands born in the great era of their genres. Ohio thrashers Destructor are no different. Being birthed in the heady days of 1984 when the nascent US thrash scene was exploding into life, this… Continue Reading →

Gama Bomb – Bats (Prosthetic Records)

Twenty one years into their career, much loved Irish thrashers Gama Bomb deliver their eighth sonic explosion in the shape of “Bats”. Vocalist and guitarist Domo Dixon has taken the reigns and handled the production, mixing and mastering for the… Continue Reading →

Gévaudan – Umbra (Meuse Music)

Ten years since their formation, Gévaudan have gained a solid reputation in the British underground doom scene. Their debut album, 2019’s “Iter” affirmed their ability to craft a satisfyingly heavy progressive record. The new album “Umbra” is a bold move…. Continue Reading →

Restless Spirit – Afterimage (Magnetic Eye)

Restless Spirit, the Long Island, NY trio find themselves delving into punchier territory on album number three, “Afterimage”. Tragedy and personal loss planted the seeds for Paul Aloisio’s vision for the LP. His own pain and experience has been laid… Continue Reading →

Urne – A Feast On Sorrow (Candlelight Records)

London band Urne are fast gaining a strong foothold in the heavy music scene. Since 2018’s EP “The Mountain Of Gold” which set out their stall, the solid debut LP “Serpent & Spirit” firmly laid the trio’s foundations in emphatic… Continue Reading →

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons – Kings Of The Asylum (Nuclear Blast)

With two albums under their belt, Phil Campbell And Bastard Sons set their sights firmly on the future. Critically acclaimed LP’s and festival appearances have provided a springboard for Phil’s post Motörhead life and has provided a vigour that is… Continue Reading →

CYHRA – The Vertigo Trigger (Nuclear Blast)

A super group of sorts, Sweden’s CYHRA deliver their third long player, “The Vertigo Trigger”. Following on from 2017’s “Letters To Myself” and 2019’s “No Halos In Hell”, they find themselves exploring darker territory. Formed by Amaranthe vocalist Jake E… Continue Reading →

The Night Eternal – Fatale (Van Records)

Bringing the darkness from Germany, The Night Eternal deliver their second long player seeking a heavier, more sinister vibe. “Fatale” finds the band attempting to create their own unique sound combining solid melodies over classic era heavy metal inspired hooks…. Continue Reading →

All For Metal – Legends (AFM Records)

The six piece outfit that is All For Metal hail from Germany and Italy. Spearheaded by Tom “Tetzel” Schmidt of Asenblut and Antonio Calanna of the hard rock band DeVicious, they came together with a single vision of championing the… Continue Reading →

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