Author: Team Uber

Crossfire – ‘Switch To Reset’ (Wormholedeath Records)

Crossfire – ‘Switch To Reset’ (Wormholedeath Records)

Posted by | Dec 14, 2023 | , ,

We first came across Dublin thrashers right on the cusp of the Covidications which threw the Überverse into chaos back in March 2020, when they were the last band to play a Belfast stage before the world went into the enforced lockdown that dominated, and ruined, our lives for the next 18 months or so… Now, more than three years later, they have finally gotten around to releasing their debut album – and it is definitely a case of them setting the ‘Switch To  Reset’ with this declarative eight song collection.

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Helmet – Manchester, Club Academy – 12 December 2023

Helmet – Manchester, Club Academy – 12 December 2023

Posted by | Dec 13, 2023 | ,

Transport issues abounded once more as DJ Astrocreep headed across the M62 to his second home of Manchester for a second gig in successive nights, as he took in the mighty Helmet for only the second time. Having previously travelled up to Glasgow to catch them, due to a schedule clash, it’s good to see them on what feels like home turf. Grabbing a pint as he arrived, the big lad found there are surprisingly no supports for the show, so quickly head on down to claim his seat and prepare for the show.

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X-Ray Spex – ‘Conscious Consumer’ (Do Yourself In)

X-Ray Spex – ‘Conscious Consumer’ (Do Yourself In)

Posted by | Dec 13, 2023 | ,

Back in 1995, the wonderful and sadly missed Poly Styrene put a new version of punk legends X-Ray Spex together and recorded a new album, the second and final X-Ray Spex album, ‘Conscious Consumer’. It received a limited CD release at the time, but due to Styrene suffering serious injuries from an accident, the band were unable to promote it and it quickly disappeared. Officially unavailable for the past 27 years, now it finally gets the proper release it deserves.

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MAVIS – ‘Grief Is No Ally’ (Arising Empire)

MAVIS – ‘Grief Is No Ally’ (Arising Empire)

Posted by | Dec 11, 2023 | ,

Stuttgart-based four-piece MAVIS test the limits of modern metalcore with their debut album ‘Grief Is No Ally’, a grasping, questioning catharsis, this newest offering from MAVIS is an unflinchingly heavy, unrelenting dive into the blistering landscape of metalcore. With national tours planned, and the pre-Covid success of their riotous live performances preceding them, MAVIS have set the stage for a confident swipe for their place in the scene. 

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VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SAXON

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SAXON

Posted by | Dec 10, 2023 | , ,

Our latest selection fittingly comes from one of the truly legendary bands on the ÜK heavy metal scene, Saxon, who are proving that they are defiantly still a force with which to be reckoned as they unleash ‘Hell, Fire And Damnation’ with the title track of their forthcoming new album, the first to feature fellow NWoBHM legend Brian Tatler on guitar.

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