Killer Be Killed: ‘Reluctant Hero’ Review
Killer Be Killed is a sludge supergroup that originally formed in 2011. Up until now, they’ve only released one album, presumably because the members have all been so busy with their main projects that...
Author: Grace Hayhurst
Alustrium: ‘Insurmountable’ Review
Alustirum are a technical death metal band from Philadelphia. This is the band’s third studio release since forming over half a decade ago. Whilst this release is on the shorter side at 24 minutes,...
Pyramid Theorem: ‘Beyond the Exosphere’ Review
Formed in the late 2000s, the Toronto rock outfit Pyramid Theorem have released their third album ‘Beyond the Exosphere’. This is the first of their work that I’m personally coming across, and it’s been...
Ayreon: ‘Transitus’ Review
Arjen Lucassen is back with another album to add to his Ayreon project, full of royalty from across the power and symphonic metal scenes. Vocal talent from Simone Simons (Epica), Cammie Gilbert (Oceans of...
Pain of Salvation: ‘Panther’ Review
Pain of Salvation are back! After the success of their 2017 release ‘In The Passing Light of Day’ being a very moving reflection of the lead singer’s near-death experience, the band have come back...
Steve Howe: ‘Love Is’ Review
‘Love Is’ is the latest studio album from guitar legend Steve Howe now in his 70s. Known for his work as long term guitarist in the prog-rock band ‘Yes’ and also ‘Asia’, his play...
A.A. Williams: ‘Forever Blue’ Review
After amassing a small following from releasing two EPs, one self-titled, the other ‘Exit in Darkness’ which was written in partnership with ‘MONO’, A. A. Williams’ has released their debut album ‘Forever Blue’. In...
Haken: ‘Virus’ Review
Only two years since ‘Vector’ was released, Haken are back to finish off the the origin story of the cockroach king. First presented to listeners in their 2013 album ‘The Mountain’, the song ‘Cockroach...
Kyros: ‘Celexa Dreams’ Review & Interview
Much to the pleasure of us all, Kyros have released their third studio album ‘Celexa Dreams’. The band have created an eclectic assortment of sounds and arranged them together into a fantastic record. I’d...
Shaman Elephant: ‘Wide Awake But Still Asleep’ Review & Interview
The post-rock band ‘Shaman Elephant’ from Bergen in Norway have released their second album, following on from their 2016 release ‘Crystals’. ‘Wide Awake But Still Asleep’ is full of interesting and unique harmonies that...
