Album Reviews
Album Review: Bewitcher – Spell Shock
Album Review: Bewitcher – Spell Shock Reviewed by Richard Oliver The old school speed metal revival is showing no signs of slowing down despite an onslaught […]
Articles by Richard Oliver
Live Reviews
Live Review: Ascended Dead – Bristol
Live Review: Ascended Dead – Exchange, Bristol 17th September 2023 Support: Slimelord, Cryptworm, Hellish Torment Words: Richard Oliver Ah the dreaded mid week gig. Usually […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: Oceans of Slumber – Where Gods Fear to Speak
Album Review: Oceans of Slumber – Where Gods Fear to Speak Reviewed by Richard Oliver Some bands make a career out of creating an established […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: Wolfheart – Draconian Darkness
Album Review: Wolfheart – Draconian Darkness Reviewed by Rich Oliver When it comes to Finnish metal, one of the most prolific musicians in terms of […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: God Dethroned – The Judas Paradox
Album Review: God Dethroned – The Judas Paradox Reviewed by Rich Oliver Veteran Dutch death metallers God Dethroned are back with their twelfth album – […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement
Album Review: Leprous – Melodies of Atonement Reviewed by Rich Oliver It is safe to say that there is not another band that sounds like […]
Live Reviews
Live Review: KK’s Priest – Cardiff
Live Review: KK’s Priest – Tramshed, Cardiff 18th August 2023 Support: Tailgunner Words: Richard Oliver Photos: Tim Finch Sunday evenings are usually relaxed affairs where […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: HammerFall – Avenge The Fallen
Album Review: HammerFall – Avenge The Fallen Reviewed by Richard Oliver HammerFall have been a force in heavy metal for over thirty years forming at […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: Dream Evil – Metal Gods
Album Review: Dream Evil – Metal Gods Reviewed by Richard Oliver After what feels like an eternity (it’s actually been seven years), Dream Evil are […]
Album Reviews
Album Review: Vanhelgd – Atropos Doctrina
Album Review: Vanhelgd – Atropos Doctrina Reviewed by Rich Oliver Forging away since 2007, Vanhelgd are one of the best kept secrets from the Swedish […]