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Slegest – Avstand (Dark Essence)

Always a pleasure to see Stig Ese and his cohorts return. It’s been four years since Introvert where I noted that the heavy metal was definitely in the ascendancy over the black metal so I was interested to see if… Continue Reading →

Besvarjelsen – Vallmo (Suicide Records)

Something a bit different this time. Besvarjelsen (“conjuring”, in Swedish, language fans) are a Swedish doom band, featuring luscious female vocals, and a vibe so warm and relaxed it’s like sipping a quality whiskey by an open fire during the… Continue Reading →

Nitrogods – Roadkill BBQ (Steamhammer)

This will be a short one. Nitrogods are German & sound (and look) like a Motorhead / ZZ Top covers band. Which of course, is not necessarily a bad thing. This is their third album of beer soaked, rock &… Continue Reading →

Godslave – Whatever We Want (Greenzone Music)

Oh Christ! Does the thought of a 6 song EP of Status Quo songs covered by a German thrash metal band appeal to you? What’s that you say? About as much as having your fingers slammed repeatedly in a car… Continue Reading →

Dew Scented – Icarus (Metal Blade Records)

Hail the kings of thrash metal! 20 years on, here’s the German band’s 9th album. The epicentre of Dew Scented is Leif Jensen, who I first met in 2005 during their tour with Mercenary and Nevermore. A great guy and… Continue Reading →

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