(written by Islander) We wish you a Happy June Solstice, the longest day of the year for everyone living north of the Tropic of Cancer and the shortest day for people living south of the Tropic of Capricorn. (I hope I got that right!) We also wish a Happy Father’s Day to fathers in the […]
This is the debut album from Icelandic black metallers Forsmán. Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur is the 46-minute follow up to 2021’s promising debut EP Dönsum i Logans Ljóma. Containing members of Misþyrming and Múr, Forsmán’s brand of esoteric black metal is a very potent one. If cold, lethal, atypical black metal is your thing, … Continue reading “Forsmán – Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur (Review)”
Haugesund is a small city located almost halfway between Stavanger and Bergen. The city is also home to the Norwegian Viking metal band Einherjer, who were founded in 1993. Since then, the band has released nine studio albums, with a longer gap in the early 2000s when the band disbanded for four years. Since their… Continue Reading →
Dozenz doesn’t ease in but detonates on “Mercy Mercy”.
A pop-rock surge that feels like neon rain over cracked pavement. The track moves with restless guitars and a hook that refuses to sit still, bending emotion into something almost cinematic. There’s a raw edge in the delivery, like they’re singing from the middle of a chase scene, heart racing but eyes locked forward.
“Mercy Mercy” thrives in contrast: glossy but bruised, anthemic yet intimate. The production leans into sharp drum hits and shimmering distortion, letting the chorus bloom wide before snapping back into tension. Dozenz sounds unfiltered here, pushing the vocals into that space where pop polish meets rock grit.
It’s the kind of record that sticks after one spin, not because it asks nicely, but because it doesn’t leave. Dozenz is carving their lane louder with this one. A true must hear gem that shines to the fullest!
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It’s that time of year again where we talk to as many bands as we can who are raring to blow you away at Bloodstock! Outergods will be on fairly early on the SOPHIE stage on the Saturday… Simple things first – where are you guys from? We’re from Nottingham, UK. How long have you … Continue reading Road To Bloodstock 2026: Outergods
Razor Lust taps into the bittersweet reality of heartbreak with their latest classic rock release “Lay It To Rest”.
Fueled by emotional vocals, gritty guitar work, and a timeless rock spirit, the song explores the painful moment when you realize a relationship has reached its end—even when your heart isn’t ready to let go. Rather than fighting the inevitable, “Lay It To Rest” embraces the difficult process of acceptance and finding the strength to move forward.
The record balances raw vulnerability with powerful melodies, capturing the loneliness and reflection that often accompany goodbye. Razor Lust delivers a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh, drawing on classic rock influences while telling a story that resonates with anyone who has struggled to walk away from someone they still love.
“Lay It To Rest” is a heartfelt anthem about closure, healing, and beginning again that is truly must hear for fans everywhere.
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