Regular readers of this site will know that when it comes to metal or the louder sides of things I like a band that have the ability to throw a curve ball or two, I don't want a generic album full of the predictable riffs and random grunting, I want a little originality and a barrel load of zest. In recent times no metal band have really grabbed my attention that was until I hit play on the debut

A fair whilst back on a different version of the Rhythm & Booze website I reviewed a demo or promotional copy of a past release by multi-national, Nottingham based four-piece Illumninatus, even now I can remember being more than little impressed by the post-metal outfit.Since those early days the band have moved on to bigger and better things, supporting the likes of My Ruin, Ministry,Breed 77 and

Title: TruciznaArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Agnonai RecordsDo you like subtlety, do you like your music full of light and shade, nice melodies and infectious vocal harmonies, do you need pop hooks or a big sing-a-long chorus? if you answered yes to any of the above, then I suggest you move on to the next review, if however you like balls to wall, hard hitting black and thrash metal you've come

Title: War On The InsideArtwork: Type: AlbumRecord Label: Silverwolf Productions69 Chambers is a place where metal meets melody, a place where down tuned riffs collide with battered drums and driving bass. 69 Chambers are a three-piece Swiss based band featuring perhaps one of the best female metal singers to have turned up on scene in as very long time.Nina Tremi possesses one hell of a voice,

Title: Sands Of DesolationArtwork: Type: EPRecord Label: Self ReleasedAs I've said before the second half of last year we kind of lost the plot here at Rhythm & Booze, we were so busy trying to design a new website we neglected a number of releases. Now after a recent sorting spree I've discovered a few gems that I feel the urge to share with you.One such release is Sands Of Desolation by Newcastle