There is always something innately special about whenever a band manages to create a gripping performance without a key factor that the vast majority of others lean on: vocals. The simple lack of a singer both greatly limits and expands … Continue reading Trigona – s/t
As the years go on, it feels like the various realms of instrumental metal and rock are becoming more and more fleshed out as more people begin to realize the vast amounts of opportunity that’s to be had within such … Continue reading Lord Elephant – Cosmic Awakening
Instrumental, drawn-out, and unbelievably heavy doom metal with a good dosage of sludge is the sort of metal that I live for nowadays. There’s nothing quite like falling back into a piece of ultimate heaviness and coming out on the … Continue reading Jagannatha – Trimurti
Without a doubt, one of the best things to ever happen in the entire history of metal and beyond has got to be the very existence of the riff. It’s a concept that many people still hold as a golden … Continue reading Drone Hunter – In Gear
When we take into consideration all that the many different realms of rock music have to offer to us, it’s no surprise to see that most instrumental approaches from most tend to reside in the worlds that take on psychedelia, … Continue reading Behind the RedGiant – How Far Is Far Away?
The true glory of the underground comes into play when we manage to get a band that comes out of what feels like utter nothingness to bewilder us with an experience that cannot be considered anything less than essential for … Continue reading Novarupta – Carrion Movements
It should go without saying that if we were to look towards the news or even a simple walk outside of our doors will show us that the world in truly in a state of turmoil the likes of which … Continue reading Breaths / Dimwind – Seasons
Whenever a band managees to come around way ahead of my expectations, rarely does it lead to a situation where I find myself wanting either more or thinking that a little bit more time would’ve been bountiful. That tends to … Continue reading Black Sky Giant – End of Days Pilgrimage
Just when you think you’ve seen a good bit of all that there is to discover in ways of creativity throughout the underground, there’s always at least one act that’s ready to come around at any given moment to blow … Continue reading Eaters of the Soil – Eaters of the Soil EP II
it’s no secret that my fascination with instrumental rock has been a real cornerstone of my explorations and listening habits for years now, and there have been plenty of bands to come around that constantly manage to impress and stand … Continue reading Frozen Planet…. 1969 – Not From 1969
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