Skip to content
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Latest:
  • Video Premiere: Lower Slaughter ‘Take A Seat’ – New Album ‘Deep Living’ Releases 6th June
  • Review: Staraya Derevnya ‘Garden Window Escape’
  • Review: Neptunian Maximalism ‘Le Sacre Du Soleil Invaincu’
  • Review: mclusky ‘the world is still here and so are we’
  • Review: AAWKS ‘On Through The Sky Maze’
The Sleeping Shaman

The Sleeping Shaman

The 'Heavier Than Thou' Webzine

Header - Spotify Playlist

  • News
  • Album & EP Reviews
    • #
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Interviews
    • A-F
    • G-Q
    • R-Z
  • Live Reviews
  • Articles
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop
    • Shaman Recordings
    • Vinyl Records
    • Compact Discs
    • Merch
    • Downloads
    • Basket

Avalanche Recordings

Album & EP Reviews Featured G 

Review: Godflesh ‘Purge’

12th June 202312th June 2023 Mark Hunt-Bryden Avalanche Recordings, Godflesh, Industrial, Justin K Broadrick

In 2023 I probably shouldn’t need to opine about the cultural impact of one Justin K Broadrick on heavy music,

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews G 

Godflesh ‘A World Lit Only By Fire’ CD/LP/DD 2014

13th October 20142nd September 2019 Mark Hunt-Bryden 2014, A World Lit Only By Fire, Avalanche Recordings, CD, Digital, GC Green, Godflesh, Heavy, Industrial, Justin K Broadrick, LP, Mark Hunt-Bryden, Review

It literally seems like a life time ago that I was a first day buyer for Godflesh‘s last appearance, the

Read More >>
News 

GODFLESH Unleashed New Track Imperator; A World Lit Only By Fire Released Next Month

18th September 2014 Lee Edwards A World Lit Only By Fire, Audio Stream, Avalanche Recordings, GC Green, Godflesh, Imperator, Justin K Broadrick, New Album Details, News

GODFLESH have released a new track off their upcoming full-length A World Lit Only By Fire to be released on

Read More >>
Godflesh
G-Q Interviews 

Godflesh: Justin K Broadrick Talks To Dave Bowes About The Past, Present & Future

11th August 201411th September 2019 Dave Bowes A World Lit Only By Fire, Avalanche Recordings, Dave Bowes, Decline And Fall, Godflesh, Interview, Justin K Broadrick

In the two-and-a-half decades since Streetcleaner’s release, not once has Godflesh been forgotten or deemed anything less than awe-inspiring. They

Read More >>
News 

GODFLESH Announce Details Of First Album In 13 Years, Share New Song & Announce UK Tour

5th August 2014 Lee Edwards A World Lit Only By Fire, Audio Stream, Avalanche Recordings, GC Green, Godflesh, Justin K Broadrick, New Album Details, New Dark Ages, News, UK Tour 2014

Industrial metal innovators GODFLESH have announced the details of their highly anticipated full length A World Lit Only By Fire,

Read More >>
Review
Album & EP Reviews J 

Jesu ‘Everyday I Get Closer To The Light From Which I Came’ LP/DD 2013

14th October 20132nd September 2019 Mark Hunt-Bryden 2013, Ambient, Avalanche Recordings, Drone, Everyday I Get Closer To The Light From Which I Came, Industrial, Jesu, Justin K Broadrick, Mark Hunt-Bryden, Review, Shoegaze

Anyone who is an aficionado of extreme music is familiar with, and loves, some of the work that Justin Broadrick

Read More >>
News 

Follow The Wandering Gaze Of JESU’s Stark New Video For ‘Homesick’ + Pitchfork Stream Entire Album

19th September 2013 Lee Edwards Audio Stream, Avalanche Recordings, Everyday I Get Closer To The Light From Which I Came, Homesick, Jesu, Justin K Broadrick, New Video, News, Pitchfork

Last month, you may have heard ‘Homesick‘, the opening track from jesu‘s forthcoming album, Everyday I Get Closer To The

Read More >>
News 

Listen To ‘Homesick’ The Opening Track From JESU’s Brand New Album

23rd August 2013 Lee Edwards Audio Stream, Avalanche Recordings, Everyday I Get Closer To The Light From Which I Came, Homesick, Jesu, Justin K Broadrick, New Album Details, News

Today we are delighted to share the full version of “Homesick“, the opening track from jesu‘s brand new studio album

Read More >>

Basket

If You Can Help

Shaman Shop

Latest StreamsView All

Video Premiere: Lower Slaughter ‘Take A Seat’ – New Album ‘Deep Living’ Releases 6th June
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: Lower Slaughter ‘Take A Seat’ – New Album ‘Deep Living’ Releases 6th June

16th May 202516th May 2025 Lee Edwards

Gather ’round and prepare for a sonic assault with a twisted smile! The Shaman is absolutely thrilled to be hosting

Premiere: Clamfight – Self-Titled Album Releases This Friday, 16th May
Featured Streams 

Premiere: Clamfight – Self-Titled Album Releases This Friday, 16th May

14th May 202514th May 2025 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: Spider Kitten ‘The Spoiler’ –  ‘The Truth Is Caustic To Love’ Releases 27th June
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: Spider Kitten ‘The Spoiler’ – ‘The Truth Is Caustic To Love’ Releases 27th June

30th April 202530th April 2025 Lee Edwards
Premiere: Earl Of Hell ‘Macabra Cadabra’ – Debut Self-Titled Album Releases 25th April
Featured Streams 

Premiere: Earl Of Hell ‘Macabra Cadabra’ – Debut Self-Titled Album Releases 25th April

27th March 202527th March 2025 Lee Edwards

Must Attend

Roadburn Festival

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

About

The Sleeping Shaman
After a hiatus The Sleeping Shaman is awake. Although we won't set the world on fire, we aim to bring you the latest reviews, interviews and premieres from the 'heavier than thou' underground.

Information

  • Disclaimer
  • FAQ
  • Get Involved
  • Payment & Delivery Info
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Quick Links

  • Album & EP Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Articles
  • Live Reviews
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop

Get Involved

Wanna Get Involved
© 2005 - 2025 The Sleeping Shaman // Artwork by CAVUM. All rights reserved.