S01 E23 We're sticking with our current theme of Finland for one more episode (for now). Join Dr Sam as he shares his thoughts on seeing Meshuggah in a municipal building designed for the Communist Party in Helsinki. Including Dr Sam's notes … [Read more...] about Meshuggah + Halo Effect @ Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki, Finland (live review)
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Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 – a gonzo review
S01 E22 Join Dr Sam and Andrew as they visit the very first Hellskinki Metal Festival (yes, note the two insertions of the letter 'L'). Find out what an extreme metal festival in the heart of one of the most metal countries in the world is … [Read more...] about Hellsinki Metal Festival 2023 – a gonzo review
New Black Sabbath… actually pretty good!
Big riffs, somnambulent head swaying pace, crunchy bits, smooth bits, tumbling chord progressions. Even Ozzy sounds pretty good! If you're a fan of 'old' Sabbath give this a listen, the six minute mark is where things get really … [Read more...] about New Black Sabbath… actually pretty good!
Metalocalypse – An introduction to brutality, Hanna-Barbera Style.
Originally published by AltSounds.com I’ve never been the worlds hugest death metal fan, in fact I’ve always thought it was all a bit silly, all that face paint and posturing seems a bit pantomime to me; CROWD – “He’s behind you,” LAD IN … [Read more...] about Metalocalypse – An introduction to brutality, Hanna-Barbera Style.