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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Bloodstock Open Air Part 2 – Live at Catton Hall

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After I visit the bust of Lemmy in the RAM Gallery, Brazilian death metallers Crypta are in full flow on the main stage, tearing through the likes of “Lift the Blindfold” and “From the Ashes”, casually stripping away any vestiges of third-day fatigue. And if that wasn’t the perfect wake-up call, then there”s always Bay Area thrashers Forbidden who blast through the likes of “Forbidden Evil,” “Twisted Into Form,” and “Step By Step” aided by summer recruit Dan “Chewy” Mongrain of Voivod. A great show, although a time overrun means we are deprived of the classic “Chalice of Blood.” Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Defect Designer – Chitin

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If the striking artwork courtesy of Ian Miller of Ulthar was not a giveaway, Chitin (Transcending Obscurity Records) is far from a conventional affair. As previous output from Defect Designer proved, this Russian (by way of Norway) vehicle is one totally unafraid of formulas and usual genre structures even amongst a seemingly increasing amount of more esoteric death metal acts. Even previous experience however will not fully prepare listeners for proceedings here however with some equal parts innovation and outright absurdity- for better or worse. Continue reading →


Gizmachi Shares new Single “Look What I’ve Become” – New Album Incoming

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Returned rockers Gizmachi has sharted their second new single since announcing their comeback! “Look What I’ve Become” features Bjorn Strid (Soilwork) and Larry Mitchell (Tracy Chapman, Billy Squier) and you can stream and purchase it today! Their new album Omega Kaleid is due out on March 12th! 

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