Parius – Alchestronomy
Electrifying and downright masterful, the return of Parius is an overwhelming feast for every one of the senses. Continue reading Parius – Alchestronomy
Tag: progressive
Hanging Garden – Dream Death
As one finds themselves in the cacophonous depths of the underground, it can be quite difficult to not just stand out but find your own voice such that you can feel confident that you’re going toe-to-toe with the best version … Continue reading Hanging Garden – Dream Death
Namu – Wretched Spawns of Iniquitous Orders
I think it’s safe to say that when it comes to much of the underground of metal, there’s no shortage of bands that are looking to carve out a name for themselves. Thus, I’d argued it’s even safer to say … Continue reading Namu – Wretched Spawns of Iniquitous Orders
Februus – Construction of Conflict
Perpetually, we’re always on the look for the next band that can really surprise and confound us. Whether it’s a band that’s particularly good at their craft or one that manages to come around and subvert virtually all of our … Continue reading Februus – Construction of Conflict
Defect Designer – Depressants
To be weird and off-kilter is to try for something that hardly anyone else can ever hope to bring to the table, and that requires just as much vision and daring as it does talent and passion in order to … Continue reading Defect Designer – Depressants
Elder – Through Zero
We are ever talking about evolution when it comes to a band continuously moving forward and growing their catalog as the years pile on, but it’s not all that often that we’re given a band that actually manages to embody … Continue reading Elder – Through Zero
Kylver – The Gobi
Why does it almost always seem to be that some of the best kept underground secrets are those that have a release schedule that’s periodic at best? Perhaps it has something to do with the concept of “quality over quantity”, … Continue reading Kylver – The Gobi
Chaos Over Cosmos – The Hypercosmic Paradox
As it is the final frontier, space is something that modern heaviness has long drawn inspiration from. But, for every band out there that showcases grand exploration through tremendous talent, there are tens of names out there that just simply … Continue reading Chaos Over Cosmos – The Hypercosmic Paradox
Elder – Liminality / Dream State Return
The next step forward is something that can certainly trip up even the most experienced and dedicated musicians. The future is something that even the wisest of us can never clearly see for any and every reason but sometimes turning … Continue reading Elder – Liminality / Dream State Return
Smohalla – Ruina Draconis
Innovation has long been a driving force throughout the underground, but it’s not always the key to success. Oftentimes, acts bite off more than what they can chew as ambition can easily overshadow one’s capacity to bring such a vision … Continue reading Smohalla – Ruina Draconis