Album Review : Textures – Phenotype

It is said that every seven years a mutation is set to occur within the human DNA system, chemical reactions have eventually led life to evolve developing different characteristics both genetic and physical to suit our habitat. Determined to find the answer surrounding humans and their genes Gregor Mendel,  regarded as the father of genetics and the understanding of inheritance decreed certain characteristics are owing to genetical make up. Ever mutating cells create mass difference in genes which not only affect the organism’s inner physique but it’s outside appearance. Now just shy of seven years later a mutation has occurred in the genus of Textures.

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Album Review : Fleshgod Apocalypse – King

Combining the cinematic within a Metal environment has always been a diligent task that many have undertaken and fallen short. Having deep rooted foundations in both genres of Classical and Death Metal, Fleshgod Apocalypse have teetered between the two combining both polarising categories to a slightly clumsy interplay, until now. Carving a conceptual niche with their previous album Labyrinth the band are no strangers to the classic story. Bringing the term Rock Opera to a tongue in cheek fruition the band have assembled together for the oeuvre that is King.

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Steven Wilson Live At Hammermsith Apollo

Attracting anything from the most seasoned of metaller to the most gloomy of Goth’s Steven Wilson is able to cross boundaries with seemingly every single release. Pushing the blueprint further with each conceptual coup, after the phenomenal success garnered from Hand Cannot Erase as Wilson insists tonight’s tour in part of celebration of new mini album 4 1/2. Nevertheless prior to our exploration into the mini album the night is divided into two sections. Happily keeping the avid Prog fans at bay tonight’s setlist has been meticulously chosen to suit every kind of audience member.

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