We do love the musings of the blackhearted Yorkshireman, known only as Dark Juan! And here, for your pleasure, are more musings about the albums that lit up his darkness in 2022!
EMQ’s With HOSTIA
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Czech/ Polish Death Metal/ Gridcore band, Hostia. Huge thanks to Guitarist, St. Anacletus, and Vocalist, St. Sixtus, for taking part.
EMQ’s With Faustus
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Swedish Death Metallers, Faustus. Huge thanks to them for taking part.
EMQ’s With Twisted Mind
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Israeli Modern Power Metallers, Twisted Mind. Huge thanks to their front man, Yanir, for taking part.
EMQ’s with Supermodel Taxidermy
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Canadian Crossover Thrash band, Supermodel Taxidermy. Huge thanks to their drummer, Reilly Williams, for taking part.
Simon’s Top 10 Releases of 2022
Simon has been a busy chap this year! Check out his Top 10 out of the hundreds of albums that have passed through his ears in 2022!
The Dead Daisies / Graham Bonnet / FM at SWX, Bristol, 15/12/2022
Live review of The Dead Daisies / Graham Bonnet / FM at SWX, Bristol, on 15/12/2022. Review and Photography by Paul Hutchings.
EMQ’s With Die Tired
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with USA Rock ‘n’ Rollers, Die Tired. Huge thanks to their guitarist, Matt DeAngelis, for taking part.
EMQ’s With Segmentia
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Finnish Heavy Metal band, Segmentia. Huge thanks to their drummer, Jere Luokkamäki, for taking part.
Richard’s Top 10 Albums of 2022
Check out what made Richard’s Top 10 of 2022. Some absolute crackers on here! Review by Richard Oliver.
Alex Swift’s Top 10 Hard Rock and Metal Releases of 2022
Here’s a look into the music that made Alex happy in 2022, with his Top 10 Rock and Metal releases 2022. Review by Alex Swift.
Dungeon Crawl and Throne Of Iron – The Side Quest
Review of The Side Quest, the 2022 split album release from Heavy Metallers Dungeon Crawl and Throne Of Iron. Review by Dark Juan.
Element – 2198 Secondi di Odio
Review of 2198 Secondi di Odio, the 2022 album release from Italian Crossover Thrashers, Element. Review by Paul Hutchings.
Legendarium – Death’s Hand In Yours
Legendarium – Death’s Hand In YoursSelf-ReleasedRelease Date: 09/12/22Running Time: 35:00Review by Rick Eaglestone6/10 Veering through genre’s left and right Netherland’s […]
Laura’s Top 10 Albums Of 2022
Check out what made Laura’s list of greatness in 2022, in her Top 10 Albums of the year! Review by Laura Barnes.
Al’s Top 10 Albums of 2022
Here’s Al’s Top 10 for 2022, filled with many amazing albums! 10 to be precise! Review by Alun Jones.
Celestial Season – Mysterium II
Review of Mysterium II, the 2022 album release from Dutch Doom Metallers, Celestial Season. Review by Laura Barnes.
Devin Townsend – Lightwork
Review of Lightwork, the 2022 album release form Canadian Progressive Rock/ Metal god, Devin Townsend. Review by Simon Black.
Deathless Legacy – Mater Larvarum
review of Mater Larvarum, the 2022 album release from Italian Horror Metallers, Deathless Legacy. review by Victor Augusto.
Rory’s Top 20 of 2022
Here’s Rory Bentley’s top 20 albums of 2020. He couldn’t narrow it down to 10, so we let him off, because he’s been a good boy all year!
Absolute Darkness – Failure of State
Review of Failure Of State, the 2022 album release from USA Death Thrasher, Absolute Darkness. Review by Paul Hutchings.
Jessie May – Money Hacks for Metalheads and New Millennials: The Revised and Expanded Second Edition
Review of Jessie May’s book, Money Hacks for Metalheads and New Millennials: The Revised and Expanded Second Edition. Review by Rick Eaglestone.
Heron – Empires of Ash
Review of Empire Of Ash, the 2022 album release from Canadian Sludge Metal band, Heron. Review by Alun Jones.
Interview with Bob Catley from Magnum
Interview with Bob Catley from Magnum. Interviewed by Simon Black, at Tramshed, Cardiff on 7th December 2022.
Magnum, with support from Vega, and Theia at Tramshed, Cardiff 07/12/22
Live review of Magnum, with support from Vega and Theia, at Tramshed, Cardiff, on 7th December 2022. Live review by Richard Oliver. Photography by Paul Hutchings.
Woods of Desolation – The Falling Tide
Review of The Falling Tide, the 2022 album release from Australian Black Metallers, Woods Of Desolation. Review by Rick Eaglestone.
Krilloan – Emperor Rising
Review of Emperor Rising, the 2022 Debut album release from Swedish Power Metallers, Krilloan. Review by Simon Black.
Casket Robbery – Rituals of Death
Review if Rituals Of Death, the 2022 album release from USA Brutal Death Metallers, Casket Robbery. Review by Victor Augusto.
Twisted Mind – From Slave to Prophet EP
Review of From Slave To Prophet, the 2022 EP release from Middle Eastern inspired Modern Power Metallers, Twisted Mind. Review by Paul Hutchings.
Various Artists – Dark Side Of The Sacred Star
Review of Dark Side Of The Sacred Star, the 35th Anniversary compilation release from Peaceville Records, showcasing the best of Black Metal from their roster. Review by Richard Oliver.
Cobra Cult – Don’t Kill The Dark
Review of Don’t Kill The Dark, the 2022 album release by Swedish Hard Rockers, Cobra Cult. Review by Laura Barnes.
Deströyer 666 – Never Surrender
Review of Never Surrender, the 2022 album release from Australian Black Thrashers, Deströyer 666. Review by Rick Eaglestone.
EMQ’s With Dark Phantom
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Iraqi Heavy Metal band, Dark Phantom. huge thanks to their Guitarist and founder member, Murad, For taking part.
Napalm Ted – Pestilential Pursuit EP
Review of Pestilential Pursuit, the 2022 EP release from Finnish Death Metallers, Napalm Ted. Review by Rick Eaglestone.
pMad – Who Why Where What
Review of Who Why Where What, the 2022 album release from Post-Punk/ Gothic Rock project, pMad. Review by Dark Juan.
Grimner – Urfader
Review of Urfader, the 2022 album release from Swedish Viking/ Folk Metallers, Grimner. Review by Rory Bentley.
EMQ’s With Opus Arise
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Canadian Folk/ Prog ensemble, Opus Arise. Huge thanks to their Guitarist/ String player, Shawn, for taking part.
EMQ’s With OAKS
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with French Metal band, Oaks. Huge thanks to their Guitarist, Thibault, for taking part.
EMQ’s With Jaded Truth
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Canadian Heavy/ Punk/ Alt Metal band, Jaded Truth. Huge thanks to their Drummer, Michael Small, for taking part.
EMQ’s With Revenge Of The Fallen
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Portuguese Metal/ Metalcore band, Revenge Of The Fallen. Huge thanks to them for taking part.
EMQ’s With Mad Symphony
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Canadian Rockers, Mad Symphony. Huge thanks to their Lead Vocalist, Kevin Wright, for taking part.