Monthly Archives: February 2017

The Vicious Head Society – “Abject Tomorrow”

The Vicious Head Society is the project headed up by the multi-talented Graham Keane. On his debut album “Abject Tomorrow,” it’s easier to list what Keane didn’t do than what he did! He wrote all the music and lyrics, plays … Continue reading

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Disperse – “Foreword”

When a band puts out a stellar album, one of two things can happen when it comes to the next album. They either try too hard to replicate the same formula and it comes off as a bad photocopy of … Continue reading

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Enslaved taps Håkon Vinje of Seven Impale as new keyboardist

Enslaved played at Garage Bergen on Sunday Feb. 26th for the first time with their new keyboardist Håkon Vinje of Seven Impale! Last year long time keyboardist Herbrand Larsen left the band after 12 years. Seven Impale are one of … Continue reading

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Plini announces tour dates for UK and Europe

Australian prog-guitar virtuoso PLINI will return to the UK and Europe next month for his 2017 headline tour, with support from Disperse and David Maxim Micic. Wed 15 Mar • Cardiff, UK • The Globe Thu 16 Mar • Manchester, … Continue reading

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Fen – “Winter”

I hate Winter. Well I hate the season of Winter. The latest album by UK atmospheric black metal masters Fen is entitled “Winter” and it makes me appreciate the season as it influences a truly EPIC album. This album is … Continue reading

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Tom Slatter – “Happy People”

When last I checked in with my buddy Tom Slatter, he was having problems with alien creatures and other oddities on “Fit the Fourth.” It was a confusing album for a basic American idiot such as myself. But undaunted by … Continue reading

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Il Paradiso degli Orchi – “Il Corponauta”

Il Paradiso degli Orchi are back with their second album “Il Corponauta.” Il Paradiso degli Orchi play a blend of modern prog steeped in Rock Progressivo Italiano. The band are all great musicians and “Il Corponauta” is filled with amazing … Continue reading

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Dool – “Here Now, There Then”

Having liked The Devil’s Blood’s final album, “The Thousandfold Epicentre,” I was very intrigued to hear what the band’s former rhythm section would come up with in their new band Dool. Since bassist Job van de Zande and drummer Micha … Continue reading

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Terraformer – “Mineral”

Terraformer are a post metal trio from Belgium who know how to write a good riff. The proof is “Mineral” which is a solid outing overall. While I don’t think Terraformer break any NEW ground, they are good at what … Continue reading

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