Album Review: Amberian Dawn – Temptation’s Gates (Napalm Records)
Temptation’s Gates isn’t an album that’s looking to reinvent symphonic metal, but it doesn’t need to. Amberian Dawn know exactly what they do well and deliver it with confidence
Author: Brendan Fisher
Album Review: Demetra’s Scars – Born Unbroken (Self Released)
Demetra’s Scars blend groove, heaviness, melody, and electronic elements into a sound that feels distinctly their own, while the excellent vocals and standout drumming consistently impress. At times, the band’s ambition works against them, with some songs feeling a little overcrowded and in need of more restraint. However, that same willingness to experiment is also what makes the album so interesting.
Album Review: Khemmis – Khemmis (Nuclear Blast)
This sounds like a band enjoying what they do. The heaviness, emotion and incredible song writing that have always defined Khemmis are all present, but there is an added spark here that makes this album feel special.
Album Review: Fires In The Distance – Circadian Promise (Prosthetic Records)
Powerful, intelligent and completely absorbing, Circadian Promise by Fires In The Distance is one of those albums that grabs hold of you from the start and refuses to let go. An exceptional release.
Album Review: Apostle – A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon (Terminus Hate City)
A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon feels like a very clever and deliberate statement from Apostle. Across its short runtime, the band showcase just how much depth, creativity and emotional weight they can pack into their evolved sound.
EP Review: Melting – A Pathetic Excuse For A Life (Greyscale Records)
Melbourne’s metal outfit, Melting will release their sophomore EP, A Pathetic Excuse For A Life, on Friday 19th May via Greyscale Records.
Album Review: Hecate Enthroned – The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried (M-Theory Audio)
Hecate Enthroned are back with The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried, their new album, due out on
Live Review: Machine Head (An Evening With…) at O2 Academy Brixton (17/05/2026)
It’s Sunday night in London as we head to Brixton for An Evening With Machine Head for the final night of their EU/UK tour.