EP Review: The Fismits – Falling Joy (Self Released / Dirty Badger Music)
Indie-alternative rock project, The Fismits, will release their long-awaited new EP, ‘Falling Joy’.
Album/EP Reviews
Album Review: Exploring Birdsong – Every House We Built (Long Branch Records)
The strength of feeling in the album shines brightly. Brimming with heart and soul, it’s a very special listen and one of my favourites of the year.
Album Review: Amberian Dawn – Temptation’s Gates (Napalm Records)
Temptation’s Gates isn’t an album that’s looking to reinvent symphonic metal, but it doesn’t need to. Amberian Dawn know exactly what they do well and deliver it with confidence
Album Review: Loneshore – Nothing Left to Deconstruct (Willowtip Records)
Progressive post metal outfit, Loneshore, have joined the Willowtip roster and will release their second full-length album, ‘Nothing Left to Deconstruct’, on June 19th, 2026.
Album Review: Warning – Rituals of Shame (Relapse Records)
Warning return with ‘Rituals of Shame’, their first new album in 20 years, due June 19th via Relapse Records.
Album Review: Arms to Oblivion – Life Blood Deal (Self Released)
Released on the June 20th, ‘Life Blood Deal’ is the new album from Suffolk groove metal band, Arms to Oblivion.
Album Review: Belarus Beaver – Grind af den Brune Bäfver (Self Released)
Released on June 17th, ‘Grind af den Brune Bäfver’ is the new album from Swedish grindcore/death metal band, Belarus Beaver. You know, the one with lyrics about beavers.
EP Review: Prompts – Parasite Dream (Greyscale Records / Papercut Records)
Japan-based metalcore outfit Prompts will release their new EP, ‘Parasite Dream’ on June 16th via Greyscale Records in partnership with Papercut Records (US).