(((O))) Year: 2024

GHLOW – Levitate

An infusion of hammering metal and punk interspersed with Emille’s vocals, sounding a bit like Siouxsie in spots.

Nektar – Recycled (Remastered & Expanded Edition)

A crown jewel that deserves the recognition it is needed.

Echoes of the Past: Van der Graaf Generator – Vital

With Vital, you feel the intensity, the vibes, the heat, and the power that was struck on that recording. Most of the mind-blowing live takes are like shivers down your spine.

John Jarvis from Nest & Agoraphobic Nosebleed

Gavin Brown caught up with Nest vocalist/guitarist John Jarvis who gave us the lowdown on what went into the creation of Endeavors as well as the band’s new label Housecore Records, and more.

Celestial Trails – Lunar Beachcomber

….sounds like either Klaus Schulze, Tangerine Dream or Ash Ra Tempel could’ve collaborated during their Ohr years in the early ‘70s.

Kira McSpice – The Compartmentalization of Decay

McSpice’s music here is covered in dark colours but it is dark colours that can shed light both on her music and within listeners too.

The Vision Bleak – Weird Tales

Kitsch histrionics from the suave German duo takes us down some very peculiar trails.

Brian Rush from Skeletal Remains, Aenigmatun, Old Machines, and much more…

To say Brian Rush is always working on music is an understatement. He recently discussed several topics with J. Donovan Malley, including managing multiple projects, his label Pale Magus Productions, some of his influences and favorite gigs, and much more.

UTO – When all you want to do is be the fire part of fire

One of the better electro-pop albums of this year so far.

Trifecta – The New Normal

With incredible twists and turns, The New Normal isn’t your daddy’s fusion album, this is where all of the ingredients are mixed in into some hot and spicy stew, blended in with a massive amount of wasabi sauce that is a dish served well.

Project Gemini – Colours & Light

Colours & Light fulfils that dual task Osborne seems to set out for himself – harking back to some previous musical times and making them as modern as they should be.

METZ – Up On Gravity Hill

Not the Canadian noise punk trio’s strongest work, but an enjoyable album, nonetheless.

sleepmakeswaves – It’s Here, But I Have No Names for It

Whilst clearly being influenced by older music, sleepmakeswaves have created a fresh and vibrant sounding album.

Cruel Mother – Cut Down For The Earth

The marriage of old traditional English murder ballads with the funereal despair of doom metal brings such joy in its fresh perspective.

Tommy Meehan from Squid Pisser / GWAR (+ Exclusive Track Premiere)

Gavin Brown caught up with Squid Pisser guitar master Tommy Meehan to hear all about their latest releases, his role as new guitarist in the mighty GWAR, his other band Cancer Christ and loads more.

Zombi – Direct Inject

Whether its film-noir, horror, science-fiction, or a dystopian city that’s on the brink of collapse, it’s all there.

Reigns – Dead Centre

I have avoided listening to it while wandering through a shopping centre for fear of the unconscious horrors doing so may call forth.

Rosalie Cunningham – Return of the Ellington

For Rosalie, she’s got enough engine to get the wheels rolling by giving us a sneak peek for what’s to come.

Coffin Storm – Arcana Rising

Arcana Rising is a brilliant album that is a worthy addition to the number of great albums that all three members have been part of over the years.

Douglas and Siobhan from Cwfen

David Bowes spoke to Siobhan and Douglas of Scottish doomsters Cwfen to discuss their first year as a band and what comes next.

Kavus Torabi – The Banishing

It takes a lot of bravery and courage for Kavus to embark on the next journey that awaits him.

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