As Machine Head main man Robb Flynn himself said, It’s Saturday night in London F***ing England! This past Saturday saw one of the metal tours of the year come to town, and there were plenty of fans through the doors early for the London debut of The Halo Effect (8). What follows is one of…
MACHINE HEAD is a fascinating band. A band that has generational appeal, who shot to prominence during the heyday of Roadrunner Records. They are arguably one of the most respected bands in heavy music. With that said, they have never been ones to make things easy for themselves. Their catalogue is littered with examples of…
25 years ago when Soulfly started, I don’t think anyone could have predicted the band they would become. Originally more of a nu metal band, they have amassed a diverse rich catalogue, featuring death metal, thrash, grind and punk influences across the board. It cannot be understated how creative and interesting Max Cavalera is as…
It seems unfathomable to think that Anthrax are now a band into their 41st year. It’s even crazier to think that they have seemingly not lost any of their edge over such an extensive passage of time. XL was recorded last summer to commemorate the band’s 40th birthday and was presented as a global live…
Released in March 2018, the debut album from Conjurer, Mire, was a real celebration in the UK metal scene as a new contender for the most exciting band around emerged. With four years of waiting to finally have its follow up arrive, it’s always felt like there was no rush for this band and that…
Municipal Waste are somewhat of a Ronseal band, in that they do exactly what it says on the tin. Brash aggro thrash played at the speed of light purpose built to crush skulls and kill brain cells. Electrified Brain starts aptly enough with the title track. After the sound of electricity fizzles out the track…
Earthless are the leading modern-day supplier of riffs and super-long jams. Their latest album Night Parade Of One Hundred Demons only goes toward further cementing that status. The space-rockers are back with carefree songs and there are none of those unnecessary vocals to be found. 2018’s Black Future was released to luke-warm reviews. Shorter songs…
Fifteen albums in for Ministry, and Uncle Al is still pissed off. Moral Hygiene is another reaction to the comings and goings of the world and, in particular, the good ol’ USA. Al Jourgensen doesn’t beat around the bush, does he? ‘Good Trouble’ includes him repeatedly commentating “The world is a mess” in his hoarse,…
Light The Torch had a less than Auspicious start to their career. Despite delivering two solid albums under their original guise Devil You Know, they largely went under the surface. After rebranding themselves in 2017, they seem to have truly roared to life. You Will Be The Death Of Me, their second album as Light…
Nailing your debut is a daunting challenge, no doubt. With all wares on the table, the pressure to deliver a lasting and genuinely innovative first impression is immense, only escalated when competing in an industry as forward-thinking as metal. Fortunately, progressive death trio Interloper bided their time and their first full-length, Search Party, is a…
