ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Universal Chaos’ by Rendezvous Point
Rendezvous Point, the Norwegian progressive metal quintet, has returned with their new album Universal Chaos. This follows on from the release of their debut album, Solar Storm, in 2015. The […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Unbreakable’ by New Years Day
New Years Day have grown over the past few years, breaking through into the mainstream metal scene. Unbreakable is the band’s fourth studio album following the release of their EP […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Reclamation’ by Sworn Amongst
Reclamation is the new EP from metalcore quintet Sworn Amongst. The metalcore scene is seeing a large amount of releases which begs the question, will Sworn Amongst stand out with […]
LIVE REVIEW: Skarlett Riot @ Satan’s Hollow, Manchester – 23rd March 2019
Not many venues are almost full in time for the first supporting band. Satan’s Hollow clearly continues to be a popular venue for both bands and gig goers as part […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Apple Of Discord’ by Ghost Iris
Once you’ve heard dissonance you’ve heard it all, right? Well, not necessarily. Dissonance can become overused and overly repetitive and ultimately boring. However, Ghost Iris have variety within their sound […]
LIVE REVIEW: Widdershins & Nights Tribunal @ G21 (The Saddle Inn), Chester – 9th February 2019
Home to a number of small music venues, Chester has a growing live music scene with a great community feel. Heading to the G21 stage, a new venue incorporated into […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Ascend To Clarity’ by Bury The Traitor
2018 was a great year for the metal scene with new bands emerging and well-known favourites releasing some incredible new material. Metalcore quintet Bury The Traitor are continuing this trend […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Resist’ by Within Temptation
Dutch symphonic metallers Within Temptation have gained the position of one of the genre’s leading bands. Their sound has evolved over the years; with more folk influences early in their […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Penumbra’ by Khaidian
Penumbra is the debut album from London based Khaidian. This release is long over due for the metal quartet who originally formed back in 2010. Eight years of line up […]
The Soundboard’s Albums Of The Year 2018
To round off our year end lists for 2018, it’s the big one, looking back on everything released over the last twelve months and choosing what stood out right through […]
LIVE REVIEW: Nightwish @ Arena, Manchester – 11th December 2018
Following their year-long break in 2017, Finnish symphonic metal giants Nightwish have returned celebrating their previous albums with their Decades World Tour. With people of all ages and backgrounds flowing […]
EP REVIEW: ‘Procreate // Annihilate’ by I Am Pariah
Procreate // Annihilate is the sophomore EP from metal trio, I Am Pariah. Originating from Stoke-on-Trent, Bassist Dave Snell describes their new release thusly: “The EP title is relevant to […]
LIVE REVIEW: Within Temptation @ Apollo, Manchester – 10th November 2018
The queue outside the Apollo is clearly full of symphonic metal fans, with the extensive range of goth clothing, and Within Temptation T-shirts setting the tone for the evening. The […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘The 119 Show – Live In London’ by Lacuna Coil
London’s 119 Show took place on the 19th January 2018, celebrating twenty years of Lacuna Coil. The Italian metal band formed back in 1994 initially named as Sleep Of Right […]
LIVE REVIEW: In Depths @ The Saddle Inn, Chester – 1st November 2018
Chester’s The Saddle Inn is a growing hotspot for live music in this historic city. With remnants of Halloween haunting the cobbled streets, November 1st hosts the launch show for […]
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Greater Than’ by SHVPES
Greater Than is the second studio album from five-piece rock band, SHVPES. The band from Birmingham, UK are growing fast with their first single from this album, Undertones, proving to […]
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