Live review of the South Wales Metal 2 The Masses 2022 Semi Finals, at Fuel, Cardiff, on 24th and 25th June 2022. Review and Photography by Paul Hutchings.
Sarayasign – Throne of Gold
Review of Throne Of Gold, the 2022 concept album release from Cinematic Melodic Hard Rockers, Sarayasign. Review by Laura Barnes.
Tygers Of Pan Tang – The Wreck-Age / Burning In The Shade (1985-1987)
Review of The Wreck-Age / Burning In The Shade (1985-1987), the 2022 box set of classic Tygers Of Pan Tang Albums. Review by Simon Black.
Mortal Sin – Mayhemic Destruction / Face Of Despair (Re-issues)
Review of Mayhemic Destruction and Face Of Despair, the 2022 reissues of albums by Australian Metaller, Mortal Sin. Review by Chris Galea.
Charlie Griffiths – Tiktaalika
Review of Tiktaalika, the 2022 album release from Progressive Metaller Charlie Griffiths. Review by Rory Bentley.
I Fight Bears – Liberosis
Review of Liberosis, the 2022 album release from Welsh Metalcore band, I Fight Bears. Review by Paul Hutchings.
Fallen Sanctuary – Terranova
Review of Terranova, the 2022 debut album release from Power Metallers Fallen Sanctuary. Review by Laura Barnes.
BongBong BeerWizards – Ampire EP
Review of Ampire, the 2022 EP release from Psychedelic Doom/Sludge/Drone band BongBong BeerWizard. Review by Gaz Bates.
Jorn – Over The Horizon Radar
Review of Over The Horizon Radar, the 2022 album release from Norwegian Hard Rockers, Jorn. Review by Simon Black.
Goldsmith – Of Sound and Fury
Review of Of Sound And Fury, the 2022 album release from German Heavy Rock/ Thrash Band, Goldsmith. Review by Paul Hutchings.
4Gent7 (Agent 47, I don’t know) – Rise/Fall
Another band gets a good roasting from our metal chef, Rob Sutton. This time, it’s Agent 47!
Bloodstock Metal to the Masses South Wales Quarter Finals 3 & 4 – Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff 17 & 18/06/2022
Live review of Bloodstock Metal to the Masses South Wales Quarter Finals 3 & 4, at Fuel Rock Club, Cardiff 17 & 18/06/2022. Review by Paul Hutchings.
Soulfly – The Soul Remains Insane – The Studio Albums 1998 To 2004
Review of The Soul Remains Insane – The Studio Albums 1998 To 2004, the 2022 Boxset release of Soulfly’s first 5 albums. Review by Emma Torkington.
Aptera – You Can’t Bury What Still Burns
Review of You Can’t Bury What Still Burns, the 2022 album release from Germany-based Heavy/Thrash/Doom/Punk Metal band, Aptera. Review by Paul Hutchings.
Illucia – A New Reign
Review of A New Reign, the 2022 album release from Indian Traditional Heavy Metallers, Illucia. Review by Rory Bentley.
EMQ’s with VIRTUE IN VAIN
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Cardiff, Wales based Progressive Metalcore band Virtue In Vain. Huge thanks to their vocalist, Hywel, for taking part.
EMQ’s with INTO THE UNKNOWN
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with UK Symphonic Rock band, Into The unknown. Huge thanks to their bassist, Rupert, for taking part.
Metal 2 The Masses Stoke-On-Trent Final
Live review of the Bloodstock M2TM Stoke-On-Trent Final, featuring Mufunta, Warlock A.D., Mercia, Headpress, Leave Not Witness and Hellfekted, at The Underground, Stoke on 03/06/22. Review by Rob Sutton.
Bury The Kingdom- Bury The Kingdom
Review of Bury The Kingdom, the 2022 self-titled EP release from USA Metalcore band, Bury The Kingdom. Review by Rory Bentley.
Thrashatouille – U.K. Chef Metal EP
Roast review of U.K. Chef Metal, the 2022 EP release from UK Chef Metallers, Thrashatouille. Lovingly roasted to perfection by Dark Juan!
EMQ’s With MOONSHADE
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Portuguese Melodic Extreme Metal band, Moonshade. Huge thanks to their vocalist, Ricardo Pereira, for taking part.
EMQs with GOLDSMITH
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with German Classic Rock/Thrash band, Goldsmith. Huge thanks to guitarist, vocalist, and band founder, Michael Goldsmith, for taking part.
Patroness – Fatum
Review of Fatum, the 2022 album release from Belgian Blackened Metal band, Patroness. Review by Rick Eaglestone.
Sergeant Thunderhoof – This Sceptred Veil
Review of This Sceptred Veil, the 2022 album release from UK Psychedelic Stoner Rock band, Sergeant Thunderhoof. Review by Alun Jones.
Portrayal of Ruinn – Awakened Hate
Portrayal of Ruinn become the latest victims of Rob’s Roasting! Here, their song, ‘Awakened Hate’ is cheffed up to perfection by Rob Sutton.
EMQ’s with L.A. PROJECT
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Portuguese Heavy Rock project, L.A. Project. Huge thanks to main man Luis Amaro for taking part.
EMQ’s with KOLLAPS
Welcome to another EMQs interview, this time with Australian Post-Industrial project, Kollaps. Huge thanks to main main Wade Black for taking part.
Infanteria – Patriarch
Review of Patriarch, the 2022 album release from South African Progressive Thrash band, Infanteria. Review by Rory Bentley.
Interview with INFANTERIA
Interview with South African Progressive Thrashers Infanteria, on the release of their new 2022 album “Patriarch”.
Midnight, Night Demon, and Overthrow at New Cross Inn, London (England) 30/05/22
Live review and photography of Midnight, supported by Night Demon and Overthrow, at the New Cross Inn, London, on 30th May 2022. Photos and review by Chris Galea.
Paul Di’Anno’s Battlezone – Killers In The Battlezone
Review of Killers In The Battlezone, the 2022 album reissue of Paul Di’anno’s Battlezone albums, via Cherry Red Records. Review by Simon Black.
EMQ’s With THE CASSINI PROJEKT
EMQs interview, this time with Irish Progressive Metal solo project, The Cassini Projekt. Huge thanks to main man Alex McDonnell for taking part.
M2TM North Wales 2022 – Semi Final 2 – (Special Guest Headliners) Democratus
Live shots of special guest headliners Democratus, performing at the second semi final of the M2TM North Wales 2022 competition. Photos by Beth Jones.
M2TM North Wales 2022 – Semi Final 2 – Solitary (Special Guests)
Live shots of Solitary performing a guest headline slot at the North Wales M2TM 2022 Semi final 2. Photos by Beth Jones.
M2TM North Wales 2022 – Semi Final 2 – Apollyon
Live shots of Apollyon competing in the North Wales M2tM 2022 Semi Final 2. Photo’d by Beth Jones.
Jizzy Pearl’s Love/Hate – Hell, CA
Review of Hell, CA the 2022 album release from Sleaze Rockers, Love/Hate. Review by Richard Iggo.
Bloodstock Metal to the Masses South Wales Quarter Finals 1 & 2
Reviews of quarter final 1 and 2 of this years M2TM South Wales competition. Reviews by Paul Hutchings.
EMQ’s With THRASHATOUILLE – M2TM Edition
Welcome to another special edition, M2TM based EMQs interview, this time with Cheshire UK based ‘Chef Metal’ band, Thrashatouille. Huge thanks to frontman, Rob, for taking part.
EMQ’s With STINKBRUTE
EMQs interview, this time with Portuguese Brutal Death Metal/ Grindcore project, Stinkbrute. Huge thanks to main man, Bernardo Rebelo, for taking part.
M2TM North Wales 2022 – Semi Final 2 – Bad Earth
Live shots of Bad Earth competing in the second semi final at M2TM North Wales 2022. Photos by Beth Jones.
M2TM North Wales 2022 – Semi Final 2 – Wrath Of Man
Live shots of Wrath Of Man competing in the second semi final at M2TM North Wales 2022. Photos by Beth Jones.
M2TM North Wales 2022 – Semi Final 2 – In Depths
Live shots of in Depths competing in the second semi final at M2TM North Wales 2022. Photos by Beth Jones.