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Big Muff 68 – ‘Swing Metal’ (Mas-Kina Recordings)

Big Muff 68 – ‘Swing Metal’ (Mas-Kina Recordings)

Posted by | May 19, 2022 | ,

Do you ever find that your reception to music varies depending on your mood? Jonny B certainly found that recently nothing was really tickling his pickle so he chalked it down to having a rough patch and decided that he would give this album another chance once the clouds lifted somewhat. The combination of a ridiculous band name, I mean who could not resist at least trying Big Muff 68 (you know why they call it a 68? It means you go down on me and I’ll owe you one), and the promise of pioneering a new genre called “swing metal” had built up high expectations. So, when JB played it through and found himself completely underwhelmed, he decided a second chance was in order and this is the result…

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Employed To Serve/Burner – Huddersfield, The Parish – 17 May 2022

Employed To Serve/Burner – Huddersfield, The Parish – 17 May 2022

Posted by | May 19, 2022 | ,

A stupidly humid day in the middle of May brings Jase W to a new place and a new venue, The Parish in Huddersfield. he had been meaning to come here for a while now and sadly wasn’t able to see Modern Error play here a short while back due to health issues. Employed to Serve took Jase’s attention a few years back with their style of hardcore laced with catchy melodies and some really bouncing grooves and they’re touring in support of their latest album finally!

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Insidious Void – ‘Entropy’ EP (Self-Released)

Insidious Void – ‘Entropy’ EP (Self-Released)

Posted by | May 19, 2022 | ,

In the immortal words of chef Gordon Ramsey “It’s fucking raw”. Our new EMC – that’s “extreme metal correspondent” – Alex Montgomery thinks that’s the most apt descriptor for the debut EP from Insidious Void: cooked on the outside but raw on the inside. They have the imagery and vibe down pat but in terms of real substance our latest recruit feels its like the three (four if you count the intro) songs here really needed more time in the sonic oven.

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Helsott – ‘Will And The Witch’ (M-Theory Audio)

Helsott – ‘Will And The Witch’ (M-Theory Audio)

Posted by | May 18, 2022 | ,

Formed in 2010, Helsott, meaning “fatal illness” in Old-Norse, are a pagan death metal band from southern California. The band proudly pay homage to pagan cultures and ancient mythologies while keeping true to their American influences.  This latest album is a concept record that tells a fictional story about how Billy The Kid became the fastest gunfighter in the wild west. The album was mixed and mastered by J-F Dagenais and features special guests Tim “Ripper” Owens, Vladamir Reshetnikov (Arkona), Freddie Vidales (Ashes Of Ares), Lethien (Elvenking), Kevin Storm (Kalmah, Shining), Bjorn Friedrichsen, Mikey Muller and Whistlin’ Rick Story. So quite a line up of special guests.

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