Reverence for classic material that was made decades before has always been a cornerstone of many sections throughout the different veins of metal with some wholly dedicated to keeping that original sound intact without compromisation, and it’s from the world … Continue reading Aether – s/t
Without so much as a second thought, the rise of Bandcamp in the last decade has allowed us to become exposed to some truly next-level material that has truly transformed our conception of what each genre is capable of as … Continue reading Behold! the Monolith – From the Fathomless Deep
When the new year was just starting and plenty of us were thinking of what to look forward to just as we were done recollecting the wonders of the year past, there was one name that was lodged at the … Continue reading Sergeant Thunderhoof – This Sceptred Veil
Not often enough do we come across a record that’s as fun as it is still serious in its approach. You tend to see such factors come and go in favor of one or the other as many bands find … Continue reading Bog Wizard / Froglord – A Frog in the Bog
Whenever we think of stoner influence throughout the world of metal, I don’t think it’s any stretch to say that we tend to plant it firmly with the realms of doom and sludge without much possibility for success outside of … Continue reading The Crux – Time and Space
The many different forms of heaviness will never cease to amaze me and will likely never run out of excellence even if that means treading the same grounds over and over again until the end of days, but it’s even … Continue reading Moonstone – 1904
While it can be a fascinating sight to see a band bring forth a sound that is highly specialized in a single style taken to a great extent, it’s my firm belief that it’s more impressive to see a band … Continue reading Restless Spirit – Blood of the Old Gods
When it comes to peak acts of psychedelia that often don’t get enough attention for all that they’ve achieved and brought to the table, there certainly are a few that come to my mind after a few minutes. Weedpecker … Continue reading Weedpecker – IV: The Stream of Forgotten Thoughts
I’ve always said it’s immensely entertaining to come back around to a band years after that first discovery at the start of the band’s journey, especially when it’s after the band has had the time to not only put out … Continue reading Merlock – You Cannot Be Saved
In today’s extremely layered and complex soundscape, it’s not hard to listen to any number of bands and hear the strings of influence from many great acts of the past and present come through into the sound of fresh acts … Continue reading Callus – A Breath of Flesh Air
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