The term of “traditional metal” is such a confusing term for me, and I say that because it can be interpreted as being more related to Black Sabbath-like bands or just being edgier hard rock that it’s almost impossible to … Continue reading Wounded Cross – Bonecrusher
If you have ever worried about a blackened death metal band that lacks a blast beat, a ferocious pace, and maximum brutality, I can assure you that will not even begin to find it here with Blood of the Wolf’s … Continue reading Blood of the Wolf – I: The Law of Retaliation
Itnuveth was a band for me that put out one of the more under stated and sadly unrecognized album of 2014: their debut album, “The Way of the Berserker”. That album was the very definition of “pagan black metal” and … Continue reading Itnuveth – Paulsilaur: “Under the Wolf’s Skin”
I’ll be upfront and say that this is technically not an actual album as this is just Motherslug’s first two EP’s put into one record by their record label, NoSlip Records, but they did it this year and it is an album … Continue reading Motherslug (self-titled)
I’ve always heard my doom metal and typically it’s been slow as that is the nature of the genre, but some bands have never been afraid to quicken the pace just a bit while still remaining true to the style (ie. Crypt … Continue reading Disenchanter – Strange Creations
I love me a good concept album, I love me some quality sludgy doom metal, and I love me a medieval theme. Now did I ever hope that such a combination would come to be? Only every day of my … Continue reading Roundtable – Dread Marches Under Bloodied Regalia
Sometimes an album comes along that transcends the genres of both metal and rock, and those albums can be either good or bad of course depending upon the band and how well they do it. But in the case of … Continue reading Owler – Waves
It’s always cool to see that some band somewhere is trying to do their best at creating something that others have done before, but in their own unique way and for Grip that’s creating a post-hardcore sound that is interesting … Continue reading Grip – Wolves/Fawn
Of any band name that wasn’t death metal that made me turn my head the most, Mammoth Salmon by far has to take the cake. And in terms of their style which combines doom metal style guitars, a stoner rock … Continue reading Mammoth Salmon – Last Vestige of Humanity
If someone were to ask me what other genre goes well with doom metal I would have to settle with sludge metal because so many bands have been able to do a lot with that combination and so many times … Continue reading Flesh of the Stars – Hide
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