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Beriedir – ‘Aqva’ (Rockshots Records)

Beriedir – ‘Aqva’ (Rockshots Records)

Posted by | Jan 24, 2022 | ,

Jonny B picked up this album to be greeted by a real combination of words to describe the genre. “Power Prog Melancholic Metal” declared the press release for Beriedir’s sophomore release ‘Aqva’, and JB couldn’t help but be curious as to how that combination would sound. The combination of power and prog is not an unusual one for our man, and this generally results in powerful epic music with upbeat energy, but to take that in the opposite direction and make it melancholic? That’s a new one for him…

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Great American Ghost – ‘Torture World’ EP (MNRK Heavy)

Great American Ghost – ‘Torture World’ EP (MNRK Heavy)

Posted by | Jan 24, 2022 | ,

Things have just got incredibly heavy as Boston-based hardcore band Great American Ghost have released their latest EP – ‘Torture World’. The group, described by Kerrang! as “an exercise in old-school extremity” and named one of the “50 Greatest American Hardcore Bands Right Now”, are certainly living up to the hype. Teaming up with producer Will Putney (A Day To Remember, Knocked Loose, The Amity Affliction), this EP is a sonic masterpiece. So naturally Steve M cranked up his speakers and dove right in to the pit…

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Über Rock Introduces… The Frequency Conspiracy

Über Rock Introduces… The Frequency Conspiracy

Posted by | Jan 23, 2022 | , ,

The Frequency Conspiracy may be another band with an unfamiliar name, but once again its membership will be more than familiar to regular ÜR readers, as it is one of those virtual supergroups which seem to have prospered during the Covidications of the past two years or so… In this instance, the project is the brainchild of 24-7 Spyz, Seventrain and Shockhead drummer Joel Maitoza, who called upon a host of friends and acquaintances from bands such as Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Raven, the Pat Travers Band, Tyketto and others to record a series of cover versions.

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Feminism and Black Metal: An Essay

Feminism and Black Metal: An Essay

Posted by | Jan 23, 2022 | ,

While maybe not having an obvious relationship, on an abstract level, feminism and black metal have a lot in common. In this essay, BM vocalist Raegina argues that both concepts centre around ideas of subversion, rebellion, individualism and personal freedom. Both subcultures challenge traditional norms and values and do not shy back from using highly controversial and provocative means to reach this aim.

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK – AVIANA

VIDEO OF THE WEEK – AVIANA

Posted by | Jan 23, 2022 | , ,

We may be less than a month into the new rock ‘n’ roll year, but we’ve already had a surprising number of videos already come our way – almost 100 of them in the past week alone – vying for the coveted title and virtual gong of being named our favourite… not the best, we stress, but our favourite…

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