Author: Team Uber

FarCry – ‘Balance’ (AOR Heaven)

Originally formed in 2006 and with two album releases in 2009 and 2011, the main protagonists decided that they had taken the band as far as they could, and busy lifestyles resulted in the split in 2013. However, it seems that the guitarist Pete Fry had an unscratchable itch that started a new era and with new members on vocals drums, rhythm and bass new music resulted in this offering recorded at the end of 2019 and into 2020. 

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Shevils – ‘Miracle of the Sun’ (Self-Released)

Scandinavia has really become quite the hotbed of hard rocking groovy tunes in recent years with Norway being a prime contributor to that. Just look at Kvelertak who completely blew the lid off with their 2020 release and continue to wow fans with their intensely energetic live shows. So if Jonny B were to tell you that he has a new release from a band who have shared the stage with Kvelertak, would that get you all excited? Because it really should! They’re called Shevils, and they’re here to try and blow your mind. We know that, here at ÜRHQ, we keep talking about the light at the end of the tunnel, but perhaps that light is actually the ‘Miracle of the Sun’? There’s only one way to find out…

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Osyron – ‘Kingsbane: Deluxe Edition’ (Self-Released)

John B had gone on a rant about how important first impressions are in a previous review so he will try and keep it short on this one and simply say that they can shape your perception of the whole experience. JB knows this is a remastered re-release of ‘Kingsbane’ but it is his first time hearing it and therefore his first impression. What a damn good first impression it is – and, as the album goes in, it just gets better!

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Devin Townsend – ‘Ocean Machine: Biomech’ (Live Stream) – 1 May 2021

Set in the picturesque Farm Studios, cameras pan into a beaming and welcoming Devin Townsend. There’s a lot of positive buzz at the moment with talk of roadmaps and future planning for gigs to come back in person. While this is indeed an exciting prospect, we currently must make do with remote, streamed performances. On this occasion, a visibly keen Mr Townsend is prepared to take us through ‘Ocean Machine: Biomech’ in full with a splendid backdrop, beamed directly to wherever you’re sat. From the opening greetings, Click the link to find out why our Phil C was pulled into the infectious joy that Devin exudes.

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