Jordan McEvoy

The rising stars in UK black metal, Necronautical, have returned with their third full length, 'Apotheosis'. Building on the strengths that caused their spike in underground popularity, the quartet have delivered a strong follow-up to 2016’s 'The Endurance of Night'.

Taking on a darker concept than its ancestor, Batushka’s 'Hospodi' is a polished, well-orchestrated record. However, while it has its glorious, exciting moments, and sees more experimentation than that heard in 'Litourgiya', it is far from the immersive masterpiece it followed.

South Wales hardcore punk quartet Torchbearer have set sail on their latest EP, Against The Tide. After an active tour season and time back in the studio, how does their latest effort fare?