altarus

[altarus]

Church of the Sea - Eva

Just so you know, Church of the Sea’s Eva is a serious contender for one of my favourite albums of the year. Does it demand a review then? You bet. Continue reading Church of the Sea – Eva

[altarus]

Ofnus - Valediction

Welch black metallers Ofnus have released their second album all the way back in February, so it’s about time we gave it a well-deserved listen. Continue reading Ofnus – Valediction

[altarus]

[Live Review] Iron Maiden, Gelredome Arnhem

Iron Maiden is now fifty years old and that deserves a party. Said party was had in Arnhem and we were invited. Or at least, bought tickets for it. There was no cake. Continue reading [Live Review] Iron Maiden, Gelredome Arnhem

[altarus]

Ghost - Skeletá

Dear readers: prepare to be Ghosted. Skeletá is now out. Continue reading Ghost – Skeletá

[altarus]

Hannah Mae - Rode Draad

Get ready for some Dutch music this time, courtesy of singer/songwriter Hannah Mae. Continue reading Hannah Mae – Rode Draad

[altarus]

Majestica - Power Train

All aboard the power train! Majestica is back! Continue reading Majestica – Power Train

[altarus]

The Cure - Songs of a Lost World

After sixteen long years, The Cure is back with a new studio album and so, we review. Continue reading The Cure – Songs of a Lost World

[altarus]

Here we go again. As soon as you finish your top 10 list, someone comes along to fuck it up. This year it’s Blood Incantation’s turn. Continue reading Untitled

[altarus]

Bruce Dickinson - The Mandrake Project

With the year slowly coming to an end it might finally look back at Bruce Dickinson’s long-awaited The Mandrake Project that was released back in March. The Mandrake Project, the first solo studio album by Iron Maiden vocalist Bruce Dickinson in nearly twenty years, was dropped all the way back in March, and I’ve been meaning to review it, only to constantly get waylaid by hyper-kinetic releases…

[altarus]

Nightwish - Yesterwynde

Four years after the moronically titled Human. :II: Nature., Nightwish is back with Yesterwynde, which rolls a bit easier off the tongue. After two ok-ish albums with Floor Jansen, can the third time finally be the charm? Let’s find out. Continue reading Nightwish – Yesterwynde

[altarus]

[Live Review] Epica, Afas Live Amsterdam

Symphonic metallers Epica gave two special shows in Amsterdam’s Afas Live venue with an orchestra and choir. We were there. Continue reading [Live Review] Epica, Afas Live Amsterdam

[altarus]

Rage - Afterlifelines

German metallers Rage are back with their twenty-sixth album. It’s a double whammy this time and we had a long, hard listen. Continue reading Rage – Afterlifelines

[altarus]

Perchta - D'Muata

Austrian folk black metallers Perchta are back with their sophomore effort and I’ll be damned if it’s not the craziest shit you’ll hear all year. Let’s investigate. Continue reading Perchta – D’Muata

[altarus]

Sounds from the Dark Side top albums of 2024 (until now)

It’s that time of the year again where we tell you what we’ve liked so far this year and try to mind-melt you into liking the same thing. Vulcan mode on! Continue reading Sounds from the Dark Side top albums of 2024 (until now)

[altarus]

[Live Review] Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht

A night of Pink Floyd oldies from 1971 and before? Count us in! Continue reading [Live Review] Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht

[altarus]

Sonata Arctica - Clear Cold Beyond

Power metal fans rejoice! Finland’s Sonata Arctica is back and they’re at the best they’ve been in a long, long while. Continue reading Sonata Arctica – Clear Cold Beyond

[altarus]

Codex Mortis - Tales of Woe

Dutch death/black/grind metallers Codex Mortis are back with their second sonic assault. We withstood the attack. Continue reading Codex Mortis – Tales of Woe