Phil Cooper, Author at Distorted Sound Magazine

ALBUM REVIEW: Summer – Valletta

North Carolina quartet VALLETTA are a band with pedigree, with members featuring in various projects and bringing something of their

Modern death metal phenomenon UNDEATH have gone from strength to strength. The Rochester New York outfit have earned legions of

2021 saw the release of one of the most emotionally heavy and sludge-driven debuts of recent times. SWAMP COFFIN’s Noose

When it comes to symphonic metal, few artists can conjure up the evocative soaring imagery of NIGHTWISH. The six-piece metal

Since 1980 (albeit with a 20-year hiatus), Newcastle-based traditional heavy metal stalwarts SATAN have been churning out intoxicating riffs and

There’s a glut of melodic death bands about. Some have more of a symphonic edge, others a thematic schtick and

With a style self-referred to as ‘Rotterdoom’, OFFICIUM TRISTE have been evolving their sound and style over the last three

War and the stories held within conflict have often been a source of lyrical inspiration for many artists. Some dabble

Chilean quintet MOURNERS LAMENT started making waves in their local scene shortly after their formation in 2004. Live shows kept

From establishing a strong foothold in the underground scene of the early 90s, melodic doom five-piece SCALD built up a