It is always nice to be blindsided when writing reviews, especially in a genre often reliant on old timer veterans and hyped-up label darlings. Metal is after all a genre that prides itself on a strong underground presence but the rise of specialist labels and social media arguably has dimmed much of the mystique that used to shroud it in the ’80s and ’90s. Surprises are not absent but they are harder to come by yet when Owlbear reared its burly bulk a month ago, I took interest quickly. I was already aware of bassist Leona Howard’s excellent bass skills … Continue reading Review: Owlbear – Chaos To The Realm