Author: Donnie Kemp

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...

LIVE REVIEW: Alice Cooper & The Cult @ Resorts World Arena, Birmingham 30th May 2022

Southampton Goth rockers Creeper were the opening band however, your author and MVM editor Andy, failed to arrive in time to witness their performance. ...

REVIEW: Schizophrenia – Recollections of the Insane (2022)

Naming yourselves after an early Sepultura album is no bad way for a band to introduce themselves in the extreme metal world.  Particularly when...

Review: Uriah Heep – …Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble & Salisbury (Picture Discs 2022)

…Very ‘Eavy …Very ‘Umble Originally this album was released in 1970 but it sounds as fresh as it is possible to sound 52 years on....

Review: Reid Paley & Black Francis – Paley & Francis (2011 Vinyl Re-Issue)

If you don’t know the key things you need to know about Black Francis by now then perhaps a touch more research and investigation...

Review: Black Francis – The Golem (2011 Vinyl Re-Issue)

It was back in 2008 when Black Francis advised that an unexpected soundtrack album was on the cards.  It would be a first time...

Review: Black Francis – NonStopErotik (2010 Vinyl Re-Issue)

The gods of musical talent – if they exist – have blessed Charles Thompson IV, Black Francis or Frank Black to you and me,...

REVIEW: Ferocious Dog – The Hope (2021)

Whilst many, mentioning no names, have been busy getting lazy during the past Covid smothered 18 months Notts six-piece Ferocious Dog have been working...

Review: Cradle of Filth – Existence is Futile (2021)

In the prelude to the release of the album, frontman Dani Filth, advised that this would be reminiscent of an old-school COF album, perhaps...

Live Review: Ari Hoenig – Peggy’s Skylight, Nottingham 14/10/2021

There is a palpable buzz of anticipation as the clock ticks past 8pm.  In the next few moments three rather unassuming gentleman will take...

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