Utilitarian is a three piece from Sheffield, UK – Jon Crowder (vocals), Jon Addams (bass), and Amara Wears (guitar and drums). Their newest E.P. “Stay
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Album Review: Charred Fields of Slaughter – Bear Mace
In recent years I’ve lost much of my interest with old school Death Metal, much of what I was hearing just wasn’t working for me
Album Review: Rise of the Merciless – Dystopia A.D.
Dystopia A.D., the now two-man Progressive/Technical Death Metal outfit from New Jersey return with their second album, “Rise of the Merciless”. For this release, project
Album Review: When Life Falls Silent – Phobetor
It has taken me some time to figure out what to say about this band. Upon first hearing their soon to be released debut “When
Album Review: The Larval Hope – Sallow Moth
Discovering a new band. Now, there’s one of the ultimate joys in being a music fan! Each and every time it is equally exciting, especially
Album Review: THE FATAL SHORE – BLACK TRILLIUM
Do you like your Doom like you like your coffee; a little bit Blackened? Well, Black Trillium are in plentiful supply! Hailing from New South
Album Review: Woe To The Kingdom Of Blood – Hellfekted
Hellfekted are three lads from the Midlands of England that have come together to bring us eight tracks of face shredding Blackened Thrash with accelerated
Album Review: Never Enough Snuff – Abramelin
A 20-year gap between full length releases can just about kill any band’s hopes at fulfilling expectations from an ever-hungering fan base. But every now
Album Review: Songs of Blood and Liberation – Grind
Full disclosure – GRIND’s “Songs of Blood and Liberation” is my favourite album so far in 2020. For a number of reasons this album absolutely
Album Review: The Afterparty – Killitorous
An acquaintance back in ye-olde-goth-days once passed the sage advice: “don’t be a goth if you don’t have a sense of humour about yourself.” When
Album Review: Midnight – Brigantia
DOOM METAL!!! Is there a better pairing of words? There might be, but there aren’t many. Off the top of my head, a few might
Demo Review: To Rot In A Shallow Grave – Månen Skygge
What’s the filthiest thing about one of the cleanest cities in Australia, you ask? Why, it’s the crusty Black Metal, of course. However, only one
EP Review: The Transience of Flesh – Descend to Acheron
Is there more of a reassurance that Death Metal is alive and well in 2020 than Descend to Acheron? The answer is no. The band
