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Vokonis – ‘Odyssey’ (The Sign Records)

Vokonis – ‘Odyssey’ (The Sign Records)

Posted by | May 14, 2021 | ,

Having released three albums which have shown them constantly evolving and embracing progression, it could be argued that Swedish progressive stoners Vokonis have defiantly upped the ante with this fourth full-length release. How so, we hear you ask? Well, they only went and recruited one of the most respected multi-instrumentalists in the whole of Scandinavia, never mind just Sweden, to help them take things to the next level. Yes, we’re talking about the one and only Per Wiberg, best known for his work with behemoths like Opeth, Spiritual Beggars and Kamchatka, and, most recently, a man carving an impressive path for himself as a solo artist.

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Feradur – ‘Parakosm’ EP (Self-Released)

Feradur – ‘Parakosm’ EP (Self-Released)

Posted by | May 14, 2021 | ,

Many of us have heard of “small man syndrome”, and I’m sure we all know someone who suffers from it (personally, Monk could name half a dozen), but is there such a thing as “small country syndrome”? Well, if there is, then, stepping outside of our home territory of Norn Iron for the time being, the tiny land-locked principality of Luxembourg must be a prime exemplar of the condition, seeming as it does to punch well above its weight, especially when it comes to the number of native bands ploughing their furrow at the more extreme end of the metal spectrum.

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Sumo Cyco – ‘Initiation’ (Napalm Records)

Sumo Cyco – ‘Initiation’ (Napalm Records)

Posted by | May 13, 2021 | ,

Regular ÜR readers should need no initiation (sic) into the dystopian world of Canadian punk/metal crossover crüe Sumo Cyco, as they have been melding and pushing generic boundaries for the best part of a decade now – as well as nearly killing our very own beloved Dark Queen on their last visit to our adopted hometown of Belfast some two-and-a-half years back… but, hey, we’re not ones to hold grudges, especially as DQ is still very much alive and kicking ass… just as Skye Sweetnam and her bandmates are continuing to do on this, their long-awaited and much-anticipated third album…

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Perturbator – ‘Lustful Sacraments’ (Blood Music)

Perturbator – ‘Lustful Sacraments’ (Blood Music)

Posted by | May 13, 2021 | ,

DJ Astrocreep always finds it immensely interesting to hear when an artist takes a big step in a different direction from where their previous musical work has been, as in the case of Perturbator. While James Kent, as Perturbator is known off stage, has a background as a black metal guitarist, synthwave is a pretty big departure from there and there’s always an interest in whether the artist can amalgamate successfully the various different influences they have, whether they continue with an entirely retro feel or, as per ‘New Model’, his 2017 EP, take a big step in quite a different direction from his roots as this particular incarnation or previous ones.

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Karnivool – ‘The Decade of Sound Awake’ (Live Stream) – 12 May 2021

Karnivool – ‘The Decade of Sound Awake’ (Live Stream) – 12 May 2021

Posted by | May 13, 2021 | ,

Jonny B was one of the many who were excited at the prospect of Karnivool returning to ÜK shores after what feels like far too long, but alas, the world had other plans and the ÜK tour has been forced to be pushed back to 2022. Instead, we’re able to celebrate an entire decade since ‘Sound Awake’ was released (yes it really was that long ago!) with a, now familiar, video stream. What better way to spend a Wednesday night than watching these Aussie lads play through his favourite album from cover to cover?! With four time slots available to let fans from around the world pick a convenient time slot, JB found mimself on the 8pm ÜK slot and raring to go…

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