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Tag: gothic rock

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ALBUM REVIEW: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal – ‘Wicca Phase Springs Eternal’

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  • Posted on May 29, 2023May 29, 2023

Stepping out of emo-rap and into experimental post-punk and artistic inventiveness, Adam McIlwee embraces the reinvention for his most identifiable work yet.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Frozen Soul, Esben And The Witch, Bad//Dreems

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  • Posted on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

In this Review Round-Up, Frozen Soul make their solid next impact on death metal, though there’s arguably more intrigue and complexity to be found in new albums from Esben And The Witch and Bad//Dreems.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Grave Pleasures, Black Orchid Empire, Through Fire, Picturesque

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  • Posted on April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

In this Review Round-Up, standout returns come from Grave Pleasures and Black Orchid Empire, alongside some steps towards reinvention from Picturesque, and a total dud from Through Fire.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Katatonia – ‘Sky Void Of Stars’

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  • Posted on January 16, 2023January 16, 2023

Katatonia’s newest album finds them once again doing what they do best, and pumping up their gloomy, gothic atmosphere to tremendous levels.

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ALBUM REVIEW: VV (Ville Valo) – ‘Neon Noir’

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  • Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

The former HIM frontman goes it alone for an exceptional goth-pop debut.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Shaam Larein – ‘Sticka En Kniv I Världen’

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  • Posted on December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

The intent is there with even a few cool ideas, but Shaam Larein’s attempts at gothic gloom can sometimes fall short of a successful mark.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: The Rasmus, Lande Hekt, Yumi And The Weather

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  • Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022

In this Review Round-Up, both Lande Hekt and Yumi And The Weather strike on solid to strong indie-rock, while The Rasmus’ comeback becomes severely damper on their new album.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Oceans Of Slumber – ‘Starlight And Ash’

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  • Posted on July 18, 2022July 18, 2022

In their attempts to blend a gothic mood into their progressive metal, Oceans Of Slumber hit an awkward mid-space not devoid of quality, but lacking the firepower of those in similar fields.

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REVIEW ROUND-UP: Quicksand, The Joy Formidable, Slaughter To Prevail

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  • Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

In this Review Round-Up, deathcore dominates with new releases from Slaughter To Prevail and Lorna Shore, as well a big new album from Quicksand, and more from The Joy Formidable, Kississippi, GosT, Blacktop Mojo, Calva Louise and Wasted Death.

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EP REVIEW: Creeper – ‘American Noir’

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  • Posted on August 2, 2021August 2, 2021

Creeper’s new EP takes what could easily be just a victory lap and turns it into yet another credible and excellent step forward.

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A combination of DIY spirit and the knack of Britrock’s best and brightest continues to take False Advertising far on their new album.

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🎸 ALBUM REVIEW: @siloband - 'Haze' 🎸

On a debut that’s a near-perfect synthesis of shoegaze, grunge and melodic hardcore, Silo are already well on their way towards stepping up from their newcomer status.

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Away from the noise of Metz, Alex Edkins’ Weird Nightmare melds indie-rock fuzz and a classic pop sensibility for a truly addictive and charming listen.

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