We could sit here all day and argue for the importance of speed in metal. There’s a time and a place for it and the lack of it, and I oftentimes find myself leaning more towards the latter given the … Continue reading Grave Risk – Mindkiller
In a swirling genre that has never had any concrete boundaries with anything and everything possible on the table, it’s still nothing short of a wonder that psychedelic rock is the garden of magnificence that it is today. From the … Continue reading Longheads – Layers of Wax
It’s one thing to bring some semblance of out-of-the-box thinking to your material in order to bring a different feel to what you bring to the table, but it’s another thing altogether to virtually surrender yourself fully in that direction. … Continue reading Thunraz – Incineration Day
In a realm where heaviness can really make or break a band depending on their approach and execution, it can sometimes take more than packing a simple punch to keep the listener coming back for more. Simple heaviness is not … Continue reading Warpstormer – s/t
Sometimes, all you need is a break. Whether it’s from working away at a task or taking a quick pause to appreciate what’s going on in the moment, a break can really make the difference for many and provide a … Continue reading At the Altar of the Horned God – Elements
At any given moment, we’re always ready for the next surprise to come leaping at us from out of nowhere. It doesn’t matter where it might come from in terms of style or who might be the one to put … Continue reading Daedric Shryne – s/t
There is well and truly no shortage of reverence for the old school nowadays. No matter what style we’re dealing with in particular, there is always a devoted sense from a vast swathe of people on board that seek to … Continue reading Blazemth – Gehenna
We could sit here for days on end discussing the many differences that metal has to offer within just one style with the whole spectrum a week-long debate at least. There are even plenty of more specific styles out there … Continue reading Cryptic Brood – Necrotic Flesh Bacteria
Every year always has a few surprises in its waning moments. Whether it’s a large band making the cut before the new year to make for a splendid creation the likes of which are expected from such talent or an … Continue reading Dewfall – Landhaskur
For all that doom metal has become known for in recent times, it’s intensity is certainly something that many can focus in on pretty easily. Whether it’s in the more sludge-oriented reaches of the sound, the riff-heavy acts that many … Continue reading Eurynome – Miserere
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