I’ve got goose pimples thinking about what lies ahead for Conchúr. Based on the strength of this debut album his future is bright as Swirling Violets is an absolute wonder.

Gavin Brown had the pleasure of talking to Ihsahn about this latest release and its creation as well as delving into his vast career as a musician including his time with Emperor and how excited he is to be still doing what he loves.

It is van der Giessen’s now fully-developed songwriting that leads the way here with ‘Blueprint’ being exactly that – a blueprint for modern post-punk.

The Sabbath worship comes to an end as it must with ‘War Pigs’. . . the song goes down a storm, naturally, andthe band take the applause and acclaim for themselves and for the architects of all the great music they have performed

New Nights of Euphoria is an album that is to be played in the dark with candles lighten in the room. And be prepared for massive listens to get an understanding on why Strange New Dawn aren’t your daddy’s prog band.

Regeneration is a challenging and worthy debut.

Photo credit: Suzi Corker (suzicorker.com)Next month (Feb 23rd) ‘Feedback’, the debut Rocket Recordings album by Thee Alcoholics – the London 5 piece formed by ex Hey Colossus member Rhys Llewellyn – is released. Obviously, as long time fans of both HC …

Four very distinct pieces, each examining different facets of man and their relationship with magic and science. Drawing deep on the ancient myths of Wales, there is an undeniable sense of the mystical.

Dau was able to use repetitive patterns to his benefit and come up with real musical substance with the six compositions included here.

Robert Calvert was frequently in collaborations and continually in conversation with the world around him, his work often inspired and influenced by the work of other writers.

Founded a decade ago by Marco and Andrea Abbrescia, TSO purveys an unadulterated 90s heavy-rock sound; songs that brim with infectious hooks, a healthy dose of distortion, melody-driven guitars and brooding vocals.

It is the same feel this trio of artists infused into their collaboration André 3000 on his album ‘New Blue Sun,’ taking the term ‘spiritual’ on both albums to a new, modern level.

Jared Dix caught up with Dunstan Bruce from. “one hit wonders” Chumbawamba about his film ‘I Get knocked Down’, dealing with the experiences from their hit single ‘Tubthumping’.

Everything on Ember and Rust is like a ticking time-bomb waiting to explode at any second.

New year, same old shit, burn it down. Bloody Head’s bad vibe dirge punk makes the perfect soundtrack.

Listening to Face Your Underground Vol. 27 feels like touching the first addictive poisonous mushroom heads of the season.

Their previous album Ummon really set them up as one of the finest space rock bands around, and now with Ilion they have taken that a step further.

On a rainy winter’s night, Matt Jarman from avant garde mavericks VOID invited Joe Norman from Echoes and Dust into his London home-studio to discuss the creation of his band’s latest album, Jadjow.

The charm of Hellfenlic is its unabashed love of black metal’s history, with The Infernal Sea once again showing themselves to be proficient necromancers.

Guiltless are a new band consisting of Billy Graves (Generation of Vipers), Dan Hawkins (A Storm Of Light), Sacha Dunable (Intronaut) and Josh Graham (A Storm Of Light, Battle of Mice). Josh explains more about the band through some of their influences.

A tantalising glimpse at the next chapter in Cold In Berlin’s tale, and whet’s the appetite nicely for the upcoming full-length.