Parish
From:
London,
United Kingdom
Last Known Status: Active
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Parish Uploads New 7" Single
The disciples of downer rock Parish have returned with a new 7” single, "Queen of the Skies" b/w "Sisters of the Light." On this release, their first since their 2022 self-titled debut, Parish explore humankind’s relationship with the sun over the course of two heliolatrous hard rock hymns.
"Queen of the Skies" sees the trio channel Humble Pie, Free and perpetual favourites Budgie in celebrating our brightest star's life-giving properties. On the B side, the singer-songwriters of Laurel Canyon, Bob Welch-era Fleetwood Mac and Thin Lizzy serve as inspiration for "Sisters of the Light "- a look at the darker side of sun worship.
Download or pre-order your physical copy today. A limited edition bundle including the record, t shirt and enamel pin badge will be available exclusively from Crypt of the Wizard - More...
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Satan Reigns Over London
The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal is both an extremely important movement and a disputed term. While some bands embrace being a part of it, others prefer to think of their journey as something self-made, which is fair enough. Whatever your view, it was unquestionably an era which gave us some incredible albums and one of the classics was delivered by one of the North East's best bands of the time (which is saying something,) in the form of "Court In The Act" by Satan. Though after the release they would undergo lineup and even name changes, since their return in 2011, Satan has been making their claim as one of the most active and strong bands from the NWOBHM period with consistently excellent material. So how are they live? We attended the London stop on their British and Irish tour to find out.
Support on the tour was originally going to come from Seven Sisters, however due to health concerns, they were forced to pull out of the trek and instead, local bands would be opening each date. In London, this honour was given to Parish, who released their solid eponymous debut in 2022. They proved to be a great pick, as their style is very much rooted in seventies heavy metal, leaning on the doom side. Parish are very much a trio that lets their music do the talking, though not ignoring the crowd by any means. The music is very easy to get lost in, with slow grooves echoing around the room, which counteracts the more subdued stage presence, though there were a few people in attendance wearing Parish shirts so clearly that isn't much of an issue. A good way to begin the night. More...