Returning to deliver unapologetic waves of sneering death metal, Kataklysm release their fifteenth studio album Goliath. Opening in a style which has very much been their way for over three decades, "Dark Wings of Deception" contains a multitude of drop tuned guitars and unrelenting drum patterns. This is followed up by the punishing circle pit … Continue reading Album Review: Kataklysm – Goliath

Kataklysm are known for churning out some heavy stuff, both under this moniker and their Roman-era alter ego Ex Deo. However, prepare yourselves, as Unconquered contains some of the heaviest stuff the band have dropped in a long time. And it's magnificent. You'll likely have heard "The Killshot" by now, and seen it's rather disturbing video, … Continue reading Album Review: Kataklysm – Unconquered

A quick band round-up today as I managed to rattle round all three stages a couple of times. I didn't get to the festival as early as I'd hoped as I was writing up the last couple of days' events! When I arrived, Saille were giving it large on the second stage, but I was focused … Continue reading MetalDays 2018: Day 5

Finally up to date with our #ROADTOBOA2017 posts. If you're playing non-main stage and not got your answers back to us then now's a good time to do so! Rattle them off while you listen to this bunch... Myth of a Life - "God Within (feat. Efthimis Karadimas)" Myth of a Life will be releasing … Continue reading Video Roundup: Myth of a Life, Alter Bridge, Doomsday Outlaw, Kataklysm, Bliss of Flesh, The Cartographer

Ex Deo are currently gearing up to release their long awaited new album The Immortal Wars, which we reviewed recently. A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to have a chat with the founder and frontman Maurizio over Skype. Amongst other things, we discussed the response to the singles that have been released and how … Continue reading Interview: Maurizio Iacono of Ex Deo & Kataklysm

I got caught up drafting the Black Stone Cherry review from last night, so these videos are a little late up! Beef up your afternoon with this quartet... Apherium - "Resolve" Alternative rockers Apherium are pleased to reveal their new video for single release "Resolve". Resolve is a song about finding your inner strength, letting go … Continue reading Saturday Video Roundup: Apherium, Van Halst, Kataklysm, Elephant Stone