You know those albums that cover both ends of the spectrum when it comes to what kind of energy (peaceful and brutal as fuck)? They always seem to have a certain level of elegance about them even in the more … Continue reading Show Me a Dinosaur – s/t
One of the great toss ups in all of metal is when you see a new super group being formed which nowadays seem to be every six minutes. It doesn’t matter who from what band is in it, it can … Continue reading Serpentine Dominion – The Vengeance in Me (single)
It’s really hard nowadays to come across bands you’ve never heard of and actually find those few with a sound that you immediately think “I can jam out to this” without having to even consciously think it. That’s what this … Continue reading The Devils Music – s/t
I’m the kind of guy that if there’s black metal in the area I turn my head in its direction and proceed to investigate. However, it’s not always something pleasant that I discover. Sometimes the find is a straight up … Continue reading Gjendød – s/t
When you’re a hardcore band looking to be a good hardcore band you need to do more than just try to be heavy with an aggressive anger seeping through every piece of the music. You gotta make it interesting, make it grab … Continue reading Poison Headache – s/t
I myself have always been fascinated with any form of instrumental music because, while vocals are a great and sometimes vital element of music, it’s the ultimate chill tunes for any occasion for me. So investigating the debut album of … Continue reading Sounds Like an Infection (self-titled)
I’ve never been one to shy away from a whiff of good grunge or punk to get a good burst of aggression because who doesn’t want that every once in a while? Bands like Iron Reagan capture my attention with … Continue reading Wrong – Wrong
One of the best things about loving metal and not being an elitist is that I can listen to whatever the fuck I want without thinking “this isn’t brutal enough”, “not kvlt enough”, or “Slayer for life” in some way. … Continue reading Erudite Stoner (self-titled)
I’m pretty sure that the moment everyone heard about Abbath going into a new band, we all turned our heads and collectively said “what?” I for one was very interested to see what this black metal icon was going to … Continue reading Abbath (self-titled)
It’s cool when bands two different sub-genres of metal (ex.: death and thrash) to create something unique, but it’s also interesting when a band combines two similar styles to create something that really transcends both of those styles and creates a mutant … Continue reading Mastemey (self-titled)
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