When it comes to high octane melodic black/speed metal, there’s no doing it by halves: commit to this shit or go home. James McBain’s blackened thrash outfit are all in, and ‘The Nuckelavee’ , the lead track from forthcoming third album, Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags tells you everything you need to know in just shy of six minutes. Get your lugs round it here:
Hellripper – Live
Hellripper will be supporting the release of their new album with live shows & festivals throughout 2023 – so far they have confirmed the following with more to be announced
11 February – The Flying Duck – Glasgow, Scotland (UK)
11 March – Welcome to Hell Fest – Eindhoven, Netherlands (EU)
30 June – Pitfest 2023 – Emmen, Netherlands (EU)
5 July – Obscene Extreme Festival 2023 – Trutnov, Czech Republic (EU
27 July – Goldgrube – Kassel, Germany (EU)
28 – 29 July- Burning Q Festival 2023 – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, Germany (EU)
21 October – Derby Alt Fest 2023 – Derby, England (UK)
Pic: MM Photography
Aural Aggravation 