Articles written by Tom Findlay

The snow was admittedly beautiful and a change from the seemingly infinite cloud cover and mild that are the status quo, but it had drawbacks too.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

Across many media one may find a sense of déjà vu from the background noises used. This is because corners are cut and sounds are easily accessible.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

Yes, it does happen. Unless the wool has been pulled over your eyes since birth you will know that movies cash in on previous movies successes and innovations.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

The usage of other bands riffs in other songs can be both blissful and blunderous depending on the circumstances. This article looks at both sides of the coin.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

Acronyms are usually associated with boring organisations and yawnsome companies. However, many times they have been used to tickle the funny bone.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

How does the newest Ensalved album compare to the rest, and how does the new album fare as a stand alone. These issues and more are addressed within.

Mar 19, 2009 - Tom Findlay

The American/Mexican band The Chasm have built a strong fanbase, and the new album scheduled for 2009 is set to be an exciting event.

Mar 18, 2009 - Tom Findlay

The self-titled lastest album from American black thrash band Absu is a stunner, and this article describes why.

Mar 18, 2009 - Tom Findlay

The American success story that is the 24 series starring Keifer Sutherland as Jack Bauer has many plot lines that despite making the show what it is, are repetitive.

Mar 10, 2009 - Tom Findlay

Everyone has TV that they cannot stand, but this collection here are most definitley some of the worst offenders, in the UK anyway.

Dec 19, 2008 - Tom Findlay

We all like our metal to be over the top and in your face as metal is an expression, a cathartic release and the larger the statement the greater the satisfaction.

Dec 19, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Many bands get sidelined because they have not started off in Noway and are not immediately associated with black metal. This article seeks to shed a little (black) light

Dec 19, 2008 - Tom Findlay

The Film Link game is a spoken memory and trivia game, probably played in some form by most people especially film buffs. This article offers one way to play.

Dec 18, 2008 - Tom Findlay

In this article, laid down for the headbangers of the future, is a selection of fine death metal albums that will withstand the fall of time.

Dec 16, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Die Hard (1988) and Lethal Weapon (1987) were the pinnacles of an inundation of Hollywood action films with tongue firmly in cheek during the 80's and early 90's.

Dec 15, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Finnish extreme metal has fine riff masters who gel the aura of an estranged wintery wonderland and the urgency of a decent song to create some truly classic material.

Dec 15, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Another delve into the minds and careers of some very important people in the history of extreme metal.

Dec 12, 2008 - Tom Findlay

A comedian, instantly recognisable by his very long black hair and gothic chic, O'Neill is an upcoming funnyman worth keeping an eye on.

Dec 10, 2008 - Tom Findlay

This article brings together football history's greatest mistakes and a fantasy team of bullies, thugs, junkies and alcoholics to rival any team previously assembled.

Dec 10, 2008 - Tom Findlay

In the history of metal there have been legendary bands as well as legendary warriors whose ability transcends teamwork as their influence is felt across a wide catchment

Sep 18, 2008 - Tom Findlay

The heavily politicised issues of climate change and global warming as well as other environmental concerns have given a fertile growing patch for good metal inspiration.

Sep 18, 2008 - Tom Findlay

The piquant latest album from Greece's metal maestros Septicflesh proves their case a strong one and maybe a spot in a few top ten lists at the end of the year.

Sep 15, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Many well established bands release new albums this autumn and this article looks back at the history and forward to the future in anticipation of these new records.

Sep 15, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Many bands draw on the mystic and ancient histories of civilizations past, whose pastimes, beliefs and philosophies seem alien to a modern culture.

Sep 5, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Viking pirate and pagan ways have influenced many metal bands and could also be classed as battle metal. This is a rough guide to the bands and scenes involved.

Sep 1, 2008 - Tom Findlay

The affinity between Nietzsche and extreme metal is clear and this article explains some major ideas and how they have precipitated inflence in songs and lyrics.

Aug 28, 2008 - Tom Findlay

A look at why H.P. Lovecraft and his surreal stories and style have become the thematic backbone of many songs and lyrics by metal bands.

Aug 20, 2008 - Tom Findlay

A deeper delve into the inspiration behind metal bands reveals that a lot derive music and lyrics from Lord Of The Rings and other Tolkien tales

Aug 20, 2008 - Tom Findlay

How bands have created an apocalyptic and futuristic sound as well as theme within extreme metal over the past decade.

Jul 28, 2008 - Tom Findlay

In light of it being tough for Cornish rock punk and metal bands to break out of the locale, it is worthwhile to present some great bands to the rest of the country.

Jun 17, 2008 - Tom Findlay

To most movie fans film sequels inspire dread as tiresome, watered down versions of the originals. Not always: Empire Strikes Back, Aliens and Terminator 2 buck the trend

Jun 17, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Looking at the forms that the sound of emo can take in the contemporary music climate and how these came about as well as why this has caused so much controversy.

May 13, 2008 - Tom Findlay

A review of the latest album by death metal band Brain Drill released on Metal Blade Records.

May 8, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Celebrating some of the career highlights of master actor Al Pacino, and how his iconic roles as villanous characters have earned him the title of a classic anti hero.

Apr 30, 2008 - Tom Findlay

A breif insight into the highlights of Robert DeNiro's villainous characters that are irresistable and a look into why viewers sympathise with these roles.

Apr 21, 2008 - Tom Findlay

A look at the history and evolution of the goregrind and death metal band Carcass as well as an insight into their influence on the metal world since their career.

Apr 14, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Looking back at the violent moments that have become immortalised in movie history from the films Alien and Robocop.

Apr 9, 2008 - Tom Findlay

Review of the show at the Orange Box in Yeovil, UK on the 26th Feb 2008.

Mar 30, 2008 - Tom Findlay

These are some records of festering death metal genius that may not be on everyone's top 10 lists, but are classics in their own right.

Mar 19, 2008 - Tom Findlay