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ALBUM: Electric Wizard, Black Masses
Stoner legends, the magnificent Electric Wizard continue on their path of total boundary destruction with the utterly mesmeric Black Masses’. Dark and delicious, the Dorset demons truly set the benchmark for complete doom perfection.
Like a child sneaking sweets before bedtime, Polar. are bratty to the core and relentlessly hyperactive. Direct and to the point, from the opening kick to the closing rip, ‘This Polar Noise’ is a force to be reckoned with
SINGLE: Amon Amarth, War of the Gods
Formed in 1992, the Tolkien-referencing heavyweights have been battling against mainstream pop culture throughout their career, and as latest single ‘War of the Gods’ comes to light, it’s evident that the group are still set on their path of devastation
ALBUM: Turisas, Stand Up And Fight
Once upon a time, pirates would savage our seas and seize our booty for their own greedy pleasure. With hooks for hands and wood for legs, their lives often felt dismal and worthless, and during their valiant voyages, it was not long before they turned to their own devices in an attempt to conjure up some entertainment as they sailed on, the sea their only true companion
ALBUM: Primordial, Storm Before Calm
Boasting hints of pagan folk to slivers of doom, diversity is rife within ‘Storm Before Calm’, although it is generally misplaced and makes for uncomfortable listening, although it’s clear that excellent elements are scattered throughout.
All-girl powerhouse Civet embody punk rock; long hair, leather and loud guitars are all integral to the Long Beach quintet, with enough girl-power to kick the boys into line. With their sixth release, 2011 looks set to be their year
