There have already been a shit ton of great rock acts to come out this year with, as always, so much more to go from bands both new and old. Arguably, though, for me, it’s the new bands whose fresh … Continue reading Stonus – Aphasia
Whenever I delve into any sort of instrumental band and think about whatever they may put forth in the future, I never really think about the possibility of them gaining a vocalist. Such a transition is very much trading one … Continue reading Late – The One and I
It’s not terribly often that we get a progressive record that just feels fun in its essence. Typically, we get stuff that’s far more serious than it has to be, and that can be a little soul-draining at times because … Continue reading Altesia – Paragon Circus
The amount of atmospheric black metal acts that are out and about in the current landscape of the scene can easily feel to be overwhelming, and that’s simply because it is. They absolutely overflow onto one another and it’s only … Continue reading Lux Luna – Mors Coronati Autumnus Est
How often is it nowadays that we get a band that absolutely loves to listen to and play music that is heavily inspired by anything to have come out of the 70s? Extremely often, if you weren’t aware. But, it’s … Continue reading Isles of Mars – s/t
Of all the different styles that I’ve listened to since starting these reviews, it has easily been grind that I’ve had the most difficulty getting into with some success with barely a handful of acts here and there that have … Continue reading Medium – s/t
A good few songs are sometimes all a band needs in order to show us that they’re far from anything to be ignored. Even just one song at the right time can show a band’s worth, and by the rule … Continue reading LeatherFrank – Dark Forest
Should I dig into some melodic black metal, it is absolutely paramount that it does more in order to become a truly noteworthy record of its kind. There’s nothing wrong with some straightforward melodic black metal, but a band that … Continue reading Voidfire – Ogień Pustki
It’s been since the last release from Elder that I was curious when the next piece of exciting instrumental rock of any sort would cross my path, and, thankfully, it didn’t take long. Psychedelia tends to work all too well … Continue reading Praÿ – s/t
To say that there is an ungodly amount of bands that at least try to bring old school death metal to their sound would be an egregious understatement the likes of which the metal world can do without. Don’t get … Continue reading Innards – Back From the Grave, Straight In Your Face
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