Tim Bolitho-Jones, Author at Distorted Sound Magazine

ALBUM REVIEW: The Spin – Messa

Every once in a while, you discover a record that makes you think you should be wearing a tuxedo when

Italy’s DISARMONIA MUNDI are one of the unsung gems of melodeath. The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Ettore Rigotti, they’ve been active

SPIRITWORLD’s breakthrough album Deathwestern was one of 2022’s underdog triumphs. A brutish combination of 90s groove metal and hardcore with

The rise of BLOODYWOOD to superstardom has been an absolute joy to behold. After starting life as a cover band,

Greek lads NIGHTSTALKER aren’t especially well known around these parts, but they’re a cult act in their home country and

You’ve got to give EPHEMERA credit, they don’t get overshadowed easily. When a comparatively young and little-known band talks a

Germany’s MANTAR have forged an impressive discography in their decade-plus career. Now on their sixth album, they have become very

If we were to be overly pedantic, OBEYER shouldn’t really be considered a ‘new band’. The Northampton-based quartet are veterans

Despite being a beloved institution in their native Germany, GRAVE DIGGER have never gained much traction in the UK. They

Under normal circumstances, an album coming out on December 27th would not be a good sign. The immediate post-Christmas period