Phil Cooper, Author at Distorted Sound Magazine

ALBUM REVIEW: Ryujin – Ryujin

A brief timeline: in 2011 GYZE formed, a band delivering self-styled Samurai metal, going on to release four acclaimed albums

Solo and side projects are nothing new – many musicians enjoy the creative freedom of expression while still being committed

Here it is. The benchmark album for COHEED AND CAMBRIA fans turns the big 2-0. Sure, Second Stage Turbine Blade

“…who’s the other guy that’s singing in VAN HALEN?” So goes the line in 1985, a song made popular by

When it comes to the virtue of consistency. Few bands, if any, come close to the titans AC/DC. Occasionally derided

Sometimes it doesn’t take long for a band to come round and turn heads. Texas-based HINAYANA came out of the

Since their beginning and release of their 2009 debut Untold Wait, Boston quartet MORNE have been tricky to label. For

October, a month enjoyed by many, represents a proper change in the seasons. As nights draw in, leaves change colour,

Since forming in 2017, BLACK BILE have gone through several changes. Their path of development led them to produce The

Three-piece melodic death metal project ASTRALBORNE made a mark for themselves with their space themed debut; Eternity’s End in 2020.