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Nekrogoblikon – ‘The Fundamental Slimes and Humours’ (Self-Released)

Nekrogoblikon – ‘The Fundamental Slimes and Humours’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Apr 5, 2022 | ,

When a band that can be loosely bundled into the genre of “comedy metal” announces a new album for release on April 1st, you have to wonder whether it’s a joke. But for this band, the release date is no joke and neither is their commitment to their goblin mascot, John Goblikon, who appeared in the video that first brought them to my attention. It is, of course, Nekrogoblikon who will be hitting the Sophie stage for Thursday shenanigans at Bloodstock later this year, so that gives a good few months to get to grips with this latest offering in the form of ‘The Fundamental Slimes and Humours’.

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Voltstorm – ‘Voltstorm’ (L.B.C. Records)

Voltstorm – ‘Voltstorm’ (L.B.C. Records)

Posted by | Apr 5, 2022 | ,

They say you should never a judge a book by its cover, but one glance at both their name and the cover artwork for this self-titled debut EP tells you all you need to know about what to expect: classic NWoBHM riffage, front and central. And that is exactly what you get. In fact, the only surprise is that, despite the name suggesting a Teutonic origin, they in fact hail from the leafy suburbs of London… But then, that’s a more appropriate geographic location, given what lurks within the grooves of this rather tasty little offering.

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Týr – ‘A Night At The Nordic House’ (Metal Blade)

Týr – ‘A Night At The Nordic House’ (Metal Blade)

Posted by | Apr 5, 2022 | ,

When you’re a band that has already made a name for yourself through epic Nordic anthems, how can you take things up a notch? Well, it seems like the thing to do is follow in the footsteps of Skálmöld and enhance the epic nature of the music with the help of a symphonic orchestra! Having had plenty of good things to say about that effort, Jonny B was more than happy to get involved when he heard that the Faroe Islands’ most famous metal export had taken the symphonic route for their new live album.

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Decasia – ‘An Endless Feast For Hyenas’ (Heavy Psych Sounds)

Decasia – ‘An Endless Feast For Hyenas’ (Heavy Psych Sounds)

Posted by | Apr 4, 2022 | ,

Monk must admit that he knows very little, if practically anything, about the subjects of this review, apart from the fact that they are a trio from the French city of Nantes who describe their sound as “heavy psychedelic rock”. Well, that description alone would explain why they are signed to one of our favourite labels – and one which very rarely fails to please in the enjoyment stakes, never delivering a donkey to a pedigree showcase. In fact, in our experience, every single one of HPS’ entries into the canon of quality metal releases has been a sure-fire winner: if Monk was a bookie offering odds against them, he’d be a very poor man indeed!

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