Where does one even begin when discussing talent that can be deemed truly representative of their style and craft? At some point, there are bands and names out there in the underground that rise to such heights that they become … Continue reading Hooded Menace – Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration
They say that it is best to strike while the iron is hot, but what’s to be said for those that never let the iron become cold in the first place? The underground is absolutely littered with tons of names … Continue reading Veilburner – Longing for Triumph, Reeking of Tragedy
While it cannot always be said that extreme metal is a place where its stereotypical side of true evil is given so much as the time of day, there are always those out there that find the appropriate time to … Continue reading Kingdom – Primeval Cult of Strength in the Womb of Suffer
There are many different bands out there that have helped shaped death metal into the magnificent beast that it is today, and there’s just no shortage of names coming out of the woodwork to perpetuate the genre in whatever form … Continue reading Revocation – New Gods, New Masters
In the current state of the underground, I think it’s safe to make the claim that the musicians are more involved than ever before given the sheer breadth of talent out there that find themselves spread across several different bands … Continue reading Unsouling – Outward Streams of Devotional Woe
There’s not much that can compare to some well-done, straightforward death metal. It’s a sound that has stood tall against the grueling test of time for all the right reasons, and we should consider ourselves incredibly fortunate that the sound … Continue reading Glorious Depravity – Death Never Sleeps
It can be quite difficult to make your impact known in an underground where only the strongest can truly thrive, but all you need to survive is passion and a little bit of know-how. Such a thing can take many … Continue reading Wstręt – Subhuman Eschatology
There are some things that make almost too much sense. Across the whole of the metal spectrum, there are so many deadly combinations out there that work stupendously well with the years showcasing thousands upon thousands of brilliant examples of … Continue reading Pandemic Outbreak – Torment Beyond Comprehension
For many, raw intensity is the path forward. While that’s a path that can be consistently bombastic for all the right reasons, there are times when you have to be smarter rather than brute-forcing your way through to success. Nuance … Continue reading Yotuma – The Final Void
There’s always a time and place for thinking outside of the box and going for something that goes against the grain in a big way, but there’s nothing that can compare to a tried-and-true approach done with tact and nuance. … Continue reading Last Retch – Abject Cruelty
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