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Hanging The Nihilist – ‘Crow’ EP (Prime Collective)

Hanging The Nihilist – ‘Crow’ EP (Prime Collective)

Posted by | Feb 5, 2019 | , |

Mention the words “Denmark” and “metal” in the same sentence and the average headbanger will likely think of one of two artists; Volbeat or King Diamond. Maybe Hatesphere, Pretty Maids or Raunchy at a push. Or even a certain tennis player turned thrash drummer with a tendency to get up from his kit a lot. The Danes have contributed a lot to the world but let’s face it, they have a tendency to get overshadowed by the Germans or the Scandinavians.

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Press Club- Late Teens (Hassle Records)

Press Club- Late Teens (Hassle Records)

Posted by | Feb 4, 2019 | , |

There’s something inherently joyous and triumphant to be said of the contemporary punk revival. Taking cues from the likes of post-hardcore, heartfelt arena rock protest songs and the American indie movement of the ‘00s, the genre has moved on enormously from its nihilistic – oft antagonistic – origins to become a true agent for social and personal change. Australian newcomers Press Club tap into this sense of empathy and enormity on ‘Late Teens’, producing a debut record which brims with ambition and excitement as it blasts out the best parts of arena rock inclusivity and punk authenticity.

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Darkwater – ‘Human’ (Ulterium Records)

Darkwater – ‘Human’ (Ulterium Records)

Posted by | Feb 4, 2019 | , |

Returning for their third album. Swedish five-piece metallers Darkwater, have put together ten tracks for ‘Human’. Formed in 2003, Darkwater have blended together elements of symphonic, progressive and melodic metal to create their sound. Their 2007 debut ‘Calling The Earth To Witness’ was well received by the greater metal community and helped to establish a sturdy fanbase. Live shows followed and after a line-up change, ‘Where Stories End’ was released in 2010. Since then the band have continued to perform live at various festivals across the US and Europe. It’s been some time since a new record has been heard from Darkwater but 2019 is now the time. Has nine years been a creative time for the band?

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