Author: Donnie Kemp

Canada's Supermodel Taxidermy is a dynamic force in the thrash metal and hardcore punk scene, delivering a unique blend of intense guitar hooks, heavy drums, and catchy bass lines. Formed after the success of the solo project EP...
The switch from "In The Beginning" to "End Of Illusion" on "Afterlife" - the first of these epic albums- is actually a decent signpost to the record as a whole. It goes from grandiosity to heavy in...

REVIEW : DEADPEACH – THE COSMIC HAZE AND THE HUMAN RACE (2024)

Deadpeach were formed in 1993 in the town of Cattolica, Rimini, Italy and create a heavy and heady mix of late 60s/early 70s psychedelia,...

REVIEW: Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages – Robby Krieger & The Soul Savages (2024)

Whilst most artists of Krieger’s vintage would be more than happy to pick up a pay check rehashing and revisiting their storied back catalogue,...

LIVE REVIEW: Duran Duran – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 5th May 2023

For the younger music lover it might seems quite strange watching these legendary bands live.  Some of these gig goers who adorned the Utilita...

REVIEW: Thron – Dust (2023)

Germany is no stranger to the world of metal.  It would take many an hour to list all the great bands from that country. ...

Review: Behemoth – Grom (2023 Re-Issue)

As you would and expect Behemoth 2023 are a different beast from young pups with attitude, ability and angst of 27 years ago.  All...

Review: Enslaved – Heimdal (2023)

It has been quite a journey thus far for Scandinavia’s favourite sons.  Born, or spawned if you wish, into existence in 1991 the road...

REVIEW: Love Gang – Meanstreak (2023)

Something you should be aware of from the off. This is classic hard edged, no compromise rock n roll in the finest tradition...

LIVE REVIEW: Magnum – Rock City, Nottingham 14/09/2022

It only takes the opening few seconds of the first track “Days Of No Trust” to change the crowd from respectable excitement into pure...

REVIEW: Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9 (2022)

The title track is a little disappointing if I’m being honest.  It has a catchy pop hook, which is never a good sign when...

REVIEW: Behemoth – Opvs Contra Natvram (2022)

It’s that happy time again when the dim lights in darkened souls burn a little brighter as one of the best bands of the...

LIVE REVIEW: Jeff Beck @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham 6th June 2022

As England’s second city Birmingham has played host to pretty much every major musician on the planet.  Living in the West Midlands essentially means...

REVIEW: Deos – Furor Belli (2022)

Formed in 2014 you may be forgiven, but not by me, for coming across this ferocious foursome for the first time.  If so, you...

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