Author: ChrisW

A ionate rock/metal fan since age 14, I am the lead guitarist/vocalist of Manchester based hard rock/metal band Viral Strain. I love all things traditional heavy metal but have a soft spot for Thrash too.

Killerkorp is a five-piece metal band formed in Ipswich, UK in 2017 and featured as our Band of the Day back in March last year. With influences ranging from Slipknot to Slayer and with acts like Behemoth and Bloodbath in the mix too, the band pride themselves on their own cross of death and black … Continue reading Single Review: Killerkorp – The End

Straight For The Sun is a five-piece alternative metal band from Birmingham, UK. Formed in 2018 they have toured extensively since their inception, even ing the likes of Welsh punk/ragga metal band Skindred, hard rock legends Uriah Heep and NWOBHM pioneers Diamond Head. To date the band have released three singles: “Villains”, “Sirens” and “Unbound”, … Continue reading Single Review: Straight For The Sun – Walk

At long last Wednesday 13's brand new album Necrophaze is upon us! Recorded and produced by Devildriver guitarist Michael Spreitzer, it is the long awaited follow up to 2017's Condolences and is the band's second album on the Nuclear Blast label. But that however is where the similarities end. Unlike its darker predecessor, this album … Continue reading Album Review: Wednesday 13 – Necrophaze