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ALBUM REVIEW: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement
Leprous is a band that stands apart from other progressive acts. Their ability to effortlessly experiment while remaining exceptionally grounded in their superior signature and skillful sound is uncommon. This Norwegian five-piece has been labeled as unique and is known to be creatively inventive within the heavy music sphere. Each record they make manages to explore new ground and deliver world-class wonders. They are about to release their eighth full-length record, Melodies of Atonement (InsideOut Music) and its distinctively different approach compared to their previous works proves once again how aptly ingenuous the band is. Continue reading
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Radar Festival 2024 – Part 2 Live at O2 Victoria Warehouse
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The final day commences, and although there has been some hiccups in the form of bands dropping out (Oxymorrons and Siamese), this was fixed instantly with replacement acts Mike Dawese and Pintglass. Pintglass, who stepped up to the task having only performed the afterparty the night prior. Rock-influenced metalcore quintet, Ashen were first to take to the main stage. Displaying an eclectic mix of melodic metalcore tracks, with giant choruses. Whilst having only visited the UK once for their last tour, the French band were determined to leave a mark, performing a unique cover of Nirvana’s iconic single “Smells Like Teen Spirit” getting the early bird crowds to sing in unison, with Ashen’s frontman Clem Richard, who put on one of the best vocal performances of the weekend.Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Radar Festival 2024 – Part I Live at O2 Victoria Warehouse
Back for its 4th iteration and 2nd time in Manchester’s own O2 Victoria Warehouse, Radar Festival has returned to provide a wide array of progressive rock and metal performances for the masses again. With no clashes between either of the 2 stages, this gave audiences the ability to see all of the acts on the bill.Continue reading
Fight The Fight Drop Their New Album “Shah of Time” ft. Baard Kolstad (Leprous)
Formed in Oslo, Norway, Fight the Fight have introduced their new line-up along with their latest studio album, Shah of Time, released May 31st, via Indie Recordings. The band are also out on the road in the US in September and October, with Leprous and Monuments. Keep reading below to find out more.
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Leprous Share a Single and Video for “Atonement” – New Album Coming Soon
Norway’s Leprous have scheduled the release of their eighth studio album, Melodies of Atonement, on Aug. 30 via the InsideOut Music record label. The band have now shared the new single, “Atonement,” and its accompanying video, filmed in Poland, and directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz (Behemoth, Morbid Angel). Watch it below and read more from the band.
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Leprous Announce New Album “Melodies Of Atonement” and Book North American Tour Dates
Norwegian rock outfit, Leprous, have revealed the artwork and title of their upcoming, eighth studio album, Melodies Of Atonement. The new record is to be released in August via the InsideOutMusic record label. The band have also shared news of their first North American headline tour, coming in September/October. Head into the article below for further information.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival and a Night of Salvation 2023 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre
This year’s Damnation Festival is the second since it has returned to its original home of Manchester after many years at the University of Leeds. The festival had outgrown the confines of its erstwhile venue and now takes place at Manchester’s Bowlers Exhibition Centre across three large stages. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Earthside – Let The Truth Speak
Over the past decade the genre known as “djent” strayed further from paying tribute to Meshuggah into a more slickly produced vein of pop music that just happens to have distorted guitars. Continue reading