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Dim Aura – ‘The Triumphant Age of Death’ (Saturnal Records)

Dim Aura – ‘The Triumphant Age of Death’ (Saturnal Records)

Posted by | Mar 15, 2019 | , |

It doesn’t matter how many times you hear about metal being a global phenomenon, there’s something inherently fascinating about finding bands from some of the most far-flung, unique places on earth. Doubly so when that place happens to be Tel Aviv, and the band pioneer some of the fiercest black metal this side of Darkthrone. Meet Dim Aura, the Israel-based black metal band who first emerged in 2010 but are just now making their first major moves on the international metal stage with the release of their second full-length, ‘The Triumphant Age of Death’.

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The Machinist – ‘Confidimus in Morte’ (Prosthetic Records)

The Machinist – ‘Confidimus in Morte’ (Prosthetic Records)

Posted by | Mar 14, 2019 | , |

The Machinist, founded in 2012, are a ferocious foursome from New York. As an all-rounder, it’s easy to say that they align with the death metal genre. However, the new album, is truly dynamic and diverse, mixing a variety of genes together. They bring a unique sound that will send shivers crawling down your spine. As someone who was not very aware of the band previously to this, on a first listen I have instantly become a fan, and our youngest team member has no doubts the release will place a spotlight onto them. ‘Confidimus in Morte’ offers something for everyone, an album which needs to be on your radar.

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From Sorrow To Serenity – ‘Reclaim’ (Long Branch)

From Sorrow To Serenity – ‘Reclaim’ (Long Branch)

Posted by | Mar 13, 2019 | , |

Proudly waving the metalcore flag, Scotland’s From Sorrow To Serenity bring the crunch on ‘Reclaim,’ their second full length album. Having attracted a reasonable amount of praise with their debut, this follow-up should see their star continue to rise, even if it isn’t an especially ground-breaking record. It’s a decent collection of pulverising riffs and mechanised breakdowns and while not as good as last year’s exceptional Bleed From Within album (guitarist Steve Jones plays in both bands), it should satisfy anyone looking for a big plate of mosh potatoes.

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Bloodbound – ‘Rise of the Dragon Empire’ (AFM)

Bloodbound – ‘Rise of the Dragon Empire’ (AFM)

Posted by | Mar 13, 2019 | , |

Power metal six-piece Bloodbound are back with their eighth album ‘Rise of the Dragon Empire’. Since the band was formed, Bloodbound have been gaining a large fanbase through their record releases and extensive touring and 2019 sees them taking to the road once again in support of the new record. With previous albums taking influence from the classic metal style then fusing this with a combination of Nordic folk and large-scale orchestral instrumentation. Not to mention the ever-present fantasy element of titles such as ‘Stormborn’ and ‘War of Dragons’.  Bloodbound have been a solid fixture of the Scandinavian power metal genre. With the new album featuring artwork and a title that sounds like it’s straight out of Dungeons and Dragons. Phil Cooper rolled a twenty to find out what’s going on.

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