Gary Davidson catches up with Gozer to discuss measuring success as a UK post-metal band, what drove the change from Archelon to Gozer and the cyclical musical success of the mighty village of Sheffield.

Doom mixed with black metal that provides a rewarding and massively enjoyable album.

Sleep In Light is the finest post-metal album this country has ever produced. In its quieter moments it remains threatening and in full flow there isn’t much that betters it.

Sometimes the only way to rid yourself of the rage is to expel it and for that I can’t prescribe this album fast enough.

On the eve of the release of third album Carrion Movements, Gary Davidson caught up with Novarupta creator Alex Stjernfeldt to talk over the final two albums, the April Fool’s songs and Euro-pop.

Stunning post-hardcore which has barrel loads if originality and would be for any fan of Converge, Birds In Row and Dillinger Escape Plan.

Album three of a four part series see Novarupta turn to longer instrumental post-metal and it is glorious. When given the correct time and attention these two tracks have endless rewards.

Imagine a combination of Respire, Godspeed You! Black Emperor and La Dispute and that hardly cuts through the numerous layers of this exceptional release.

A wondrous mix of avant-garde, post-metal and psychedelia which is made truly unique by some excellent performers.

Four prestigious musicians unite to create a bleak and abrasive doom album which never treads on their other bands sounds and also stands out in a crowded genre.

By blackening a post-hardcore background Copse manages to find a space for itself with two excellent tracks and to think, this is just the beginning.

This could be the best effort yet from Celeste, filled with the usual bleak ferocity but also tingles of hopefulness, it makes for a stunning concoction.

This debut album with a fascinating mix of stoner, sludge, heavy psych and doom was a long time in coming but its quality ensures it will endure for even longer.

In the digital world of endless bands, Agvirre take on post-black metal continues to find a corner that feels unique.

This is a breath taking ride which really should disrupt any finalised end of year top 10 for fans of blackened post-hardcore.

Post-metal built on a heavy post-rock foundation which provides delightful music with a warm familiarity.

Two exceptional works of blackened post-metal available physically again thanks to Belgium’s finest curators.

Post-metal mixed with doom which really rewards attention and dedication but will also floor a listener if played in the background.

Exceptionally good crust influenced post-metal which highlights the wealth of creativity in the UK underground.

An excellent, short EP which will leave any post-metal fan desperate to hear more.

Danish lunar sludgers LLNN return with album number three which is a career best and certainly amongst the years heaviest releases.