Bäkken – Death Of A Hero
Posted on 15th Aug 12 by John O Brien | 
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“Classic Rock/Metal, Thrash, NWOBHM, Power Metal… It’s all on offer on the debut album from Belfast newcomers, BÄKKEN.” Word count: 666.
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Three Hour Ceasefire – Cry Havoc EP
Posted on 16th Jul 12 by John O Brien | 0
Rising from the ashes of previous bands… DISCORD, VICTIM-X, INREIGN and ROPER. Four lads from Limerick have presented us with a truly superb debut release of relentless headbanging fury and aggression.
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Blogosphere: Irish-Metal Archive (June 2012)
Posted on 16th Jul 12 by John O Brien | 0
More metal gems and rare treats from John at the Irish Metal Archive!
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Streaming: Tome – Demo MMXII
Posted on 16th Jul 12 by John O Brien | 0
Dank and filthy doom from the land up North. Streaming now!
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Astralnaut – Back To The Bog EP
Posted on 1st Jun 12 by John O Brien | 0
“…one of the more exciting and enjoyable Northern Irish releases I’ve heard so far this year…”
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Documentary: A Joyful Slog
Posted on 14th May 12 by John O Brien | 1
Community of Independents’ DIY documentary shines a light on Irish independent music…
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Blogosphere: Irish-Metal Archive (April 2012)
Posted on 30th Apr 12 by John O Brien | 0
Dead Label and Vagrants head up our monthly look at Irish metal courtesy of John O’Brien at the Irish Metal Archives!
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Blogosphere: Irish-Metal Archive (March 2012)
Posted on 30th Mar 12 by John O Brien | 0
John from the Irish Metal Archive is back with more metal from the vaults.
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Blogosphere: Irish-Metal Archive (Jan-Feb 2012)
Posted on 28th Feb 12 by John O Brien | 0
The Irish Metal Archive has become one of the most important resources for Irish music’s modern history. John O’Brien highlights its most recent additions.
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Blogosphere: Irish-Metal Archive
Posted on 7th Feb 12 by John O Brien | 0
“…So after a number of posts all echoing “Yeah! Someone should set up an archive”, I said I’d give it a go…”
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