Originally hailing from Brighton but now basked in Clapham, Puppet Kings are one of those growing number of bands who perhaps can best be described (and have already been so) as a “power duo”, in that they make a fucking big noise for just two people, in this guitarist/bassist/vocalist Tomas Cochrane and drummer/vocalist Harry Lehane. And it has to be said that this, their third EP, is an extremely accomplished offering indeed.
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Having crawled out of the sewers of Copenhagen back in 2012, and describing their sound as “diabolic rock”, Demon Head’s name may suggest that they are positioned squarely front and centre of the Danish black metal scene. However, the evidence the this, their third album (but only the first Monk has encountered) suggests that something more akin to the new wave of classic metal revivalism meeting the original generation of space rockers, via the old guard of doom.
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With the increasing prevalence of electronic samples and drops in mainstream rock, sometimes it feels just right to flick on a meat and potatoes rock record and lose yourself to a world of slick riffs and thick grooves. That’s exactly what ‘Sun Rose’ by Belgian trio My Diligence offers – albeit riffs with a cosmic bent that seem to take the template of Kyuss and Mastodon and crank up the weirdness factor to such a degree that it makes every other band seem completely bland by comparison.
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David O’Neill was so impressed by Danish metallians Statement during their recent support slot with Gin Annie that he immediately put his wallet where his heart is and shelled out for an advance copy of their forthcoming third album. What he found was a well crafted and varied collection of tunes which have been giving him much needed motivation on his daily commute…
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Heather and Hannah McKay, the two sisters who were part of Scottish all-female power trio The Amorettes, have confirmed that they have left the band.
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