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Hinayana – ‘Shatter And Fall’ (Napalm Records)

Hinayana – ‘Shatter And Fall’ (Napalm Records)

Posted by | Nov 9, 2023 | ,

Texan melodeath dealers Hinayana first made an impression on the wider Überverse back in 2018, when their self-released debut album did enough to capture the attention of the ever discerning Napalm Records imprint. Unfortunately, fate subsequently intervened, as it did for so many of us, and the pandemic struck just as the quintet prepared to release their first offering for the label… But, they say that good things come to those who wait, and so here we are, almost four years later, with the band’s second album threatening to destroy the speaker stacks at ÜRHQ…

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Sigh/Laster – Belfast, The Deer’s Head – 2 November 2023

Sigh/Laster – Belfast, The Deer’s Head – 2 November 2023

Posted by | Nov 9, 2023 | ,

It may have taken them three long decades to bring their distinctive brand of eastern darkness to the normally Emerald Isle, but there can be no doubt that Japanese avant-garde extremists Sigh more than adequately rewarded the patience of their legions of fans in this small corner of the Überverse with one of the most intense shows it has been Monk’s pleasure to witness in recent years.

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Sasquatch/Skypilot/Red Mountain/Space Shepherds – Belfast, Voodoo – 7 November 2023

Sasquatch/Skypilot/Red Mountain/Space Shepherds – Belfast, Voodoo – 7 November 2023

Posted by | Nov 8, 2023 | ,

For the second time in less than a week, we experienced another first as Californian stoners Sasquatch planted their big feet (sic) on the Emerald Isle for their debut shows in this wee corner of the Überverse. It was a tad disappointing that the brilliant Blind River were unable to make the short trek across the most expensive piece of water in the world, but this nonetheless promised to be an evening which brought the desert to the back streets of Belfast, especially with two other debut performances, at least in our books…

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Gong – ‘Unending Ascending’ (Kscope)

Gong – ‘Unending Ascending’ (Kscope)

Posted by | Nov 8, 2023 | ,

The current line-up of the legendary Gong, led by the inimitable Kavus Torabi, is now the longest running line up of the band since its original inception all the way back in 1969. ‘Unending Ascending’ is the third studio album to be released since the passing of founding member Daevid Allen, and promises another fascinating journey in the ongoing exploration of the planet Gong.

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