Nick Laidlaw solo single premier (interview) Most people on the Scottish metal scene – and further afield – will know the name Seed Of Sorrow. One of Inverness’ heaviest exports, they have been stomping around for some time, and nailing slots on various illustrious live bills (obviously, we mean Hordes…

Sectlinefor – Kissing Strangers During An Outbreak (album) Release date: 28th May 2021||Genre: Industrial||Label: Self released I… Um… Huh..? I think, unless they’re familiar with Sectlinefor‘s previous efforts, a lot of people are going to be lost here. Ok, a couple of parts are a bit more straightforward. However, the…

Flotsam & Jetsam – Blood In The Water (album) Release date: 04th June 2021||Genre: Thrash metal||Label: AFM Ok, hands up. I am a massive Flotsam & Jetsam fan, so there was almost no chance I wasn’t going to love this. They are one of my all time top bands. I…

Catalysis crack open Dundee metal scene It has to start somewhere. The return to live music. For the metal scene in Dundee, that means a self-promoted collection of local acts, taking to the stage at the end of May. Rising name, Catalysis, have gathered the troops to break the gig-fast,…

Against Evil – End Of The Line (album) Release date: 14th May 2021||Genre: Old school/thrash||Label: Doc Gator Records (Europe)/Self released (ROW) Against Evil deliver 100% old school, 80s metal, warts, hair and all. While it’s something we’ve certainly heard before, there’s just a feel to this sound which always grabs…