A style that’s always been incredibly hit or miss for me has been post-metal with how you can easily lose yourself in the immersive atmosphere yet find yourself going in circles with the music not really progressing or just becoming … Continue reading Soul Attrition – Vashon Rain
Whenever a band comes along and tags themselves as a “post” act, it always intrigues me because that typically means some atmosphere is gonna be involved, and that’s some shit I’m always ready for. Some bands are going to be better … Continue reading Third Island – Omelas
It’s all well and good to play some crispy doom metal that is no less than crushing, but it’s another thing entirely to mix it with other elements to create a tasty sound in the end that’s both cohesive and … Continue reading Onhou – s/t
There are some bands out there that have truly defined the metal scene in places like Bandcamp where it’s bands like Saor and Mesarthim that reign supreme whenever they put out even one song. Among such ranks is the act … Continue reading Harakiri for the Sky – Arson
Australia has always been a place that I’ve associated with having a very rich metal scene that’s constantly impressing me. It’s not only rich in talent but also in diversity as you can find dozens of bands for each potential … Continue reading Hawkmoth – Godless Summit
I’ve always felt like black metal can be put in environments much different than woods or space (despite how vast those locations can be made) because the chaos can be morphed so easily if put in the right hands. For … Continue reading Stavves – The Desert Gloats
There’s a tricky thing that new bands have to try and conquer in order to get a proper foothold in the world, and it’s nothing more than having a good sound. Sure, that sounds fucking stupid and practically trivial. But … Continue reading Birth of the Monolith – s/t
Long days can truly take their toll on the mind and body. After it all, we all have our ways to wind down and move on whether it be preparing an easy to make a meal in the microwave, reading … Continue reading The Last Sighs of the Wind – We Are Trees
One realm of metal that has always seemed too far off for me to grasp with my mind is post metal. It’s always just so surreal and so transcendent of the highest variety that hearing an above average piece of … Continue reading Ex Eye – s/t
I love, love, fucking love coming back to bands that I’ve reviewed before and seeing what they’re up to. New material with the possibility of being fucking awesome, innovative, or even groundbreaking? Sign me up! Does that come with the … Continue reading Gray Souvenirs – Magnificence
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