For the very last review anno 2024 we present you to a Portuguese band going under the moniker of Louvado Abismo (Eng. ‘Praised Abyss’). It’s also the title for their self-titled debut album, released a […]
Another killer release from Godz Ov War Productions to end this year the way it started, the world and our civilisation on the way to collapse! Even looking outside my window it’s all darkness and […]
Now that’s what I call a proper progressive music! To be more accurate, I’m talking of Past And Secrets, a progressive metal project of guitarist/composer, Yohan Delasalle. The band hails from Lille (France) and his […]
Just a week after I received it, and four spins later, hereby I want to introduce you to another metal band hailing from Poland and city of Kraków. Moniker for the band is Ekoa, a […]
Older metallers would know that Canada have always had a great reputation when it comes to thrash metal with iconic acts as Annihilator, Exciter, Razor, Sacrifice, Voivod etc. Founded in 2018, a female-led four piece […]
I am pleased with Austrian-based Running Wild Productions for providing high-quality metal releases from non-English (typically German speaking) metal acts. Next in line is a death/thrash band from Vorarlberg, Austria. The band consisting of; Tankred […]
Harmonize Oracle is an epic, dark and power metal band from Nicosia, Cyprus. Moniker for the band, Harmonize Oracle reflects the deeper meaning and philosophy behind their music. The band currently consists of; Panayiotis Takkides […]
Formed 10 years ago in one of the most beautiful cities on earth (and largest city in Türkiye) Istanbul, Persecutory are a black metal quartet who ‘spreads the majestic and satanic spirit of black metal […]
Belgian quartet Tim’s Favourite have been active for more than 25 years, where they released their debut back in 2003 entitled, Noises from the Dark Room. Six years later their sophomore full-length Geometry for the […]
What’s the point of releasing live albums anno 2024? Taking into the consideration that there is an amateur recording of just about any live performance on YouTube, which despite dreadful quality perhaps does serve as […]
Dyscordia are a Belgian (Kortrijk-based) melodic heavy metal band featuring veteran musicians who have played with Gwyllion, Double Diamond, Artrach, and others. Current band line-up consists of; Piet Overstijns (vocals), Stefan Segers (vocals & guitars), […]
Self-released, and distibuted by Bad Dog Promotions, A Game of Whispers is is debut full-length album by Age of Distraction. A natural question that arises now; who are Age of Distraction? It’s a relatively new […]
Fabulae Dramatis is a female-led progressive metal quartet hailing from Belgium. The band consists of Isabel Restrepo (vocals), Daniel Diaz (guitars), Teo Dimitrov (drums) and Marco Felix (bass). A proper band that has released two […]
Morgue (not to be confused with Morgue – a death metal band from Dijon, or Morg – a death metal from Nice) is a death metal powerhouse hailing from France. The horde was founded in […]
Desires Profane is the first full length album by Sweden’s ‘avenging witches of black metal’, going under the moniker of Völva. The powerful trio behind Völva (In Norse mythology the seeress is usually referred to […]
Rotten music for rotten people?! It’s not like that but it’s pretty dark, nasty and raw. I’m talking of the latest full-length from a death metal trio going under the moniker of Rotpit. The band […]
Recently, I had an interview with Steven Vrieswijk from Dutch band Klaïton. Apart from the aforementioned Steven Vrieswijk (bass) the band is comprises Gratiën Versijpt (vocals), Erwin Wesdorp (guitars), Stefan Verdoorn (guitars) and Ronald Camonier […]
Archive photo: Zoran www.sonic-shot.com With a noteworthy career filled with ups and downs, and some truly spectacular breakups and lawsuits, Seattle’s prog metal legends have seen it all. The fact remains that through it all, […]
The amount of buzz surrounding the return of drummer Mike Portnoy to Dream Theater was colossal, but to understand all the fuss, it’s important to know that Mike Portnoy has always been much more than […]
Violent Definition is thrash metal quartet from Athens, Greece. The band is comprised of; IronBeast (vocals), Nick P. (guitars), Chris Z. (bass) and Maelstrom (drums). They have been making their brand of thrash noise since […]
Originally released as split 12‘‘ LP containing 3 songs from the first and only Fessus demo Pilgrims Of Morbidity and 4 songs from Kill The Lord. You can hear the whole split LP below, but […]
Interview with Steven Vrieswijk (bass) https://www.facebook.com/Klaiton666/ Klaïton is a Dutch death metal band that has released their debut EP in October 2024. Although the band was founded in 2013, this is really only the first […]
Rheinkaos is founded in 2007 by guitarist Dimitrios B. and vocalist Savaoth, drawing influence from avant-garde pioneers like Dødheimsgard & Ulver, and progressive legends Fates Warning. In 2008, the band self-released their debut demo, featuring […]
Founded circa 2013, Cryptic Brood are three maniacs hailing from Wolfsburg (Germany), and is comprised of Steffen Brandes (drums & vocals), Michael Lehner (guitars & vocals) and Dennis Butzke (bass & vocals). Yes, you read […]
It is well known that Poland has an extremely vibrant black metal scene. Another good thing about Polish scene is that you don’t have to choose between quality vs. quantity, as with majority of Polish […]