Phil Cooper, Author at Distorted Sound Magazine

Grim, remorseless and not for the faint-hearted. Enough about festival toilets though. One band set to make a mighty impact

Volcandra: Integrity & Good Humour

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In an episode of Doctor Who, the Doctor uses the oft quoted phrase that time is not linear, more like a

Hot on the heels of a variety of festival performances where they’ve cultivated a swath of new fans and followers,

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No one can deny that historical events and persons of interest play a key role in vast amounts of metal