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Shotgun Sawyer – ‘Bury the Hatchet’ (Ripple Music)

Formed in 2015 as the culmination of jam sessions and open mic nights, trio Shotgun Sawyer are returning for a follow up to 2016’s debut album ‘Thunderchief’. With an eclectic mix of influences, the three-piece look to provide a heavy electrified take on the Delta blues. One of the aspects that the band are hoping will make this album stand out from the crowd is its raw energy. According to singer/guitarist Dylan Jarman, the nine tracks on offer were recorded live in the studio with no additional overdubs and onto analogue equipment.

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Black Oak County – ‘Theatre Of The Mind’ (Mighty Music)

Denmark’s Black Oak County are back with a brand-new album titled ‘Theatre Of The Mind’.   The album was recorded in Hansen Studio owned by Jacob Hensen (Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, Volbeat) and is due to be unleashed on 26 April.  The band first formed as a quartet in June 2012 and within the first couple of years they had played and headlined some major festivals in Denmark.  This latest release follows on from their debut self-titled album in 2017 and although the wait has been long since then, has it been worth it?

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Vigilance – ‘Enter the Endless Abyss’ (Dying Victims Productions)

Since their formation in 2010, Slovenian four-piece Vigilance have been mixing the styles of NWOBHM inspired metal and first wave black metal to create a crossover genre. Taking key influences from the likes of early Maiden and Mercyful Fate, the band include dual guitars and galloping riffs coupled with an overlaying darker edge with song writing. Their output thus far includes numerous demos and EPs and three previous full-length albums, all of this has culminated in Vigilance cementing a solid standing in the European underground scene. ‘Enter the Endless Abyss’ looks to capitalise further on what they have already achieved.

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