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"Machinery": Debut Track From Norwich's SPINELESS Is Equal Parts Ethereal And Industrial
In places, the track heavily reminds me of "Diana" by Chelsea Wolfe (from DC's 'Dark Knights: Death Metal' soundtrack), balancing ethereal vocals with heavy, industrial instrumentation. Vocalist Ziggy Waldron floats effortlessly over the guitars, coming across as almost comforting to the listener. There are moments where angst is teased, but it never fully shows, instead simply adding to the dynamic.
May 24, 20252 min read


"Hibernation Devastation": UK Thrashers BANGOVER Deliver Grizzly Barrage Of Relentless Riffage
There's probably not many thrash bands that could pull off a song about trains, an evil shed, and a Leatherface parody, let alone all on the same album, but BANGOVER somehow not just make it work, but make it hit incredibly hard.
May 19, 20252 min read


BLAZE BAYLEY @ The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes - Former Maiden Frontman Unstoppable As 25 Years Of 'Silicon Messiah' Celebrated
The setlist is a blistering mix of the aforementioned album and tracks from Bayley's tenure in Maiden - an acoustic rendition of often forgotten 'X Factor' track "2 AM" surprises the most - and Bayley very much has the crowd in his palm. His gratefulness and appreciation is worn on his sleeve, smiling throughout and clearly having a great time.
One thing is clear, this is Blaze Bayley at his absolute strongest.
May 11, 20252 min read
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