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Wednesday 13 – ‘Necrophaze’ (Nuclear Blast)

Wednesday 13 – ‘Necrophaze’ (Nuclear Blast)

Posted by | Sep 25, 2019 | ,

Jonny B will never forget the moment that an impressionable younger self was first introduced to Wednesday 13, when he was handed the ‘Fang Bang’ album. It had a great punk sound which really appealed to him at the time, and the use of horror and morbid themes with Wednesday’s clever word play cemented it as one of my favourite albums at the time. That feels like a lifetime ago but since his surprisingly good performance at Bloodstock last year, the older JB’s interest in Wednesday 13 has been somewhat rekindled. So, when he found out that there was a new album coming out, he made sure to get his hands on it for a sneak peek.

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Nevaria – ‘Finally Free’ (Dr Music)

Nevaria – ‘Finally Free’ (Dr Music)

Posted by | Sep 25, 2019 | ,

‘Finally Free’ is a more subtle album thanJohn B is used to. Symphonic metal is by far his favorite genre. It is powerful and tends to have very complex arrangements that involve many instruments not always included in metal. It creates this hard-hitting experience that is filled with passion. Here, what we have is much more subdued. Instead of big overwhelming movements, you get a more reserved and planned arrangement. It did catch our man a little off guard as he was expecting that massive sound that we see in Nightwish or other similar bands but, once he was able to get past that expectation, he found that he found something really worthwhile.

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Ancient VVisdom – ‘Mundus’ (Argonauta)

Ancient VVisdom – ‘Mundus’ (Argonauta)

Posted by | Sep 24, 2019 | ,

There is something oddly nostalgic about this album. John B never really listened to this style of music growing up so he’s not sure why this brings him back to old muscle cars in southern California, but it just feels right for that environment. There is a great old school flair to this that just makes the album fit into any situation. There are a few different styles here that it is hard to pin down where the inspiration comes from. Sometimes there is a blues or jazz-like arrangement and sometimes it is straight-up rock and roll there are even little hints of country-western. It is a very unique experience.

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Download 2020: The Moaning After The Day Before…

Download 2020: The Moaning After The Day Before…

Posted by | Sep 24, 2019 | , ,

Just 24 hours after it was made, the first announcement re Download’s 2020 bill inevitably has divided both critics and fans alike, with the annual Moanfest already in full swing. Our special festivals correspondent, Rich Hobson, analyzes the announcement and presents his thoughts on the acts already confirmed – as well as the severe absence of unicorns (well, at least so far)!

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