As is the case for many throughout the underground, growth is something that can effortlessly make or break an act as it moves through the realm. For all intents and purposes, people tend to see growth as a band moving … Continue reading Dysgnostic – End Whispers
Ever since the underground was first carved out, there have always been names that have sought ever darker depths where even the ground itself is hostile. As we’ve seen endless corridors carved out and all sorts of performances come out … Continue reading Seven Chains – Swollen, In Flux
For everything that can ever hope to be brought to the table, a dichotomous work can easily be some of the most engaging and interesting of creations when it’s pulled off correctly. A constantly piece can offer listeners quite a … Continue reading Void of Light – Asymmetries
A new name in the scene is far from an uncommon occurrence. We’re constantly bombarded by the arrival of fresh bands coming out of the woodwork to show us what they’re made of, but it’s not often whatsoever that we … Continue reading Ignobleth – Manor of Primitive Anticreation
At any given point in time, there are legions of names out there in the dense underground that are seeking to either revive, perpetuate, or hearken to the old school flame in a way that maintains the sound’s original passionate … Continue reading Spectr3 – A Procession of the Dead
In the world of heaviness, damn near anything goes. At any given time, competition is a fierce thing that can chisel out some truly exceptional talent should the right circumstances arise, and it’s still fascinating to see excellence sprout out … Continue reading Okay You Win – End of Days
When a band is able to stride forth with a sound that carries real weight and presence, great things can be summoned should that band know how to approach it all with tact, care, and passion the likes of which … Continue reading Verdun – Abyssal Womb
I don’t know about you, but I find 2026 to be an absolutely fascinating year for heavy music all the way around. Sure, every year has something in particular to boast. However, it is this year that we’re seeing the … Continue reading Solace – Fading Failing Ruin
Every so often, we bear witness to a band that manages to do far more than simply succeed in what style they happen to perform. For some, a band becomes the absolute embodiment of what the sound can be, to … Continue reading Inferi – Heaven Wept
Where raw passion and talent intersect, anything can seem possible. In the vastness of the underground and all that it can offer therein, it’s no shock to see plenty of people across numerous acts strive to tap into their sounds … Continue reading Soothsayer – The Unbinding