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Tag Archives: Ireland

MAEL MÓRDHA – “Damned When Dead”

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Mike

Mael13I was delighted to hear that Mael Mórdha had signed to Candlelight Records and joined a fantastic roster of bands currently with the UK’s best metal label, joining Winterfylleth, Wodensthrone, Falloch and Cnoc An Tursa. Imagine this mob in a shield wall!  Continue reading →

Posted in Music Reviews | Tagged 2013, Candlelight Records, Damned When Dead, Doom Metal, Dublin, Eire, Folk, Ireland, Irish, Mael Mordha

GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT & EAT LIGHTS; BECOME LIGHTS – Live @ The Relentless Garage, London (22/09/2013)

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Roo

GIAA 2013With the release of their rather splendid new album “Origins”, Post Rock greats God Is An Astronaut pay a welcome return to Olde London Town. Continue reading →

Posted in Live Reviews | Tagged Eat Lights; Become Lights, God Is An Astronaut, Ireland, Irish, London, Post-Rock, Relentless Garage

ALTAR OF PLAGUES – “Mammal”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mike

AOPThe most atmospheric Blackened Post Metal band around, both on record and live, AOP top all forerunners with ‘Mammal’, outstandingly beautiful and all encompassing. Continue reading →

Posted in Music Reviews | Tagged 2011, Altar Of Plaagues, Black Metal, Candlelight Records, Ireland, Irish, Mammal, Post Metal, Profound Lore Records

PRIMORDIAL – “Redemption At The Puritan’s Hand”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mike

PrimordialRedemptionPrimordial are on top form for this release, Alan Averill is at his bristling best with his lyric writing and unique phrasing on my favourite album of 2011. Continue reading →

Posted in Music Reviews | Tagged 2011, A.A. Nemtheanga, Alan Averill, Album Of The Year, Black Metal, Celtic Metal, Foel Studio, Ireland, Irish, Metal Blade Records, Primordial, Redemption At The Puritans Hand

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