2018 Metal Midterms: Enjoyability June 29, 2018

You'd think that the whole "metal about slugs" thing would become a limiting gimmick over time, but with Esoteric Malacology, Slugdge are slimier than ever. Not only have the lyrics and album titles gotten more creative (and often humorous); their compositional and perfomance skills have vastly matu...

2018 Metal Midterms: Musicianship June 28, 2018

Australian atmospheric blackened death metal legends Portal are back again for their 5th album, Ion, via Profound Lore. True to form, it's an album that challenges your senses and forces your ear to the iron in the name of progress.It is an album that demands multiple listens; and even as a fan my f...

2018 Metal Midterms: Innovation June 27, 2018

"This was my attempt at orchestrating anxiety." Solo artist Lou Kelly delivers a mathy bit of experimentation, chopping up hardcore vocals from various other projects with classical instrumentation.The Vulgarian Philharmonic's unhinged songwriting is indeed a stressful experience; but it's a panic a...

Raffy Reviews - Marduk: 'Viktoria' June 27, 2018

Viktoria
by Marduk

Background Sweden's diverse catalogue of heavy metal artists is widely known the whole world over. FromAmon AmarthandIn Flamesto the likes ofOpeth andDark Tranquility, there is a ton of variety to choose from. And today, we will be looking at one black metal outfit that's held its own throughout th...

Hekatomb June 27, 2018

Hekatomb
by Funeral Mist

Ariochs been known more in recent years for his powerful vocals that have become a trademark of Marduks sound over the past fourteen years, but his other band Funeral Mist has delivered violent and complex black metal for just as long. Since 2009s Maranatha Marduk has released four full lengths so i...

Fugue June 26, 2018

Fugue
by Moonreich

The Pitch: Excellent French label Les Acteurs De L'Ombre is at it again with more oppressive black metal, this time from Paris' Moonreich. FFO: In Cauda Venenum, Wiegedood, Raventale What I Like: Moonreich is equal parts aggressive black metal, atmospheric journey, and depressive doom aesthetic. Th...

Aphelion June 26, 2018

Aphelion
by Aphelion (Winnipeg)

The Pitch: Self-released instrumental, progressive metal from Winnipeg's Aphelion. FFO: Cotillion, MoRkObOt, Zilf What I Like: This debut self-titled EP is just a fun time. If you enjoy flashy, technical musicianship that is also engaging and palatable, Aphelion have just what you're looking for. I...

From The Depths of Flesh June 25, 2018

From The Depths of Flesh
by Wombripper

The Pitch:Pure HM-2 sound old school death metal band Wombripper from Russia get their latest album From The Depths Of Flesh reissued by Redefining Darkness Records. FFO: Mammoth Grinder, Crypt Rot, Expulsion What I Like: This album is a straight up beating. If the Russian threat is real, this is i...

White Noise and Black Metal June 25, 2018

White Noise and Black Metal
by Craft

Swedens Craft stood out early with the raw energy and abrasiveness of albums like Total Soul Rape and Fuck the Universe. In recent years their material was few and far between, with Void coming six years after its predecessor and this years White Noise and Black Metal coming close to seven years aft...

INDEXFEST 2018 TICKETS ON SALE! June 25, 2018

IndexFest 2018
by Mathcore Index

Metal Trenches is beyond stoked, and incredibly humbled, to announce our sponsorship of the 2018 Mathcore Index IndexFest. Presented by Metal Injection, this incredible festival could easily be THE concert of the year. That said, check out the full details below, and be sure to grab your tickets fas...

Roses And Thorns And Dead Unicorns June 22, 2018

Roses And Thorns And Dead Unicorns
by The Sound That Ends Creation

The Pitch: Texas one-man mathcore/grindcore project The Sound That Ends Creation follows up the highly impressive 2017 EP with an even more experimental full length release.FFO: Psyopus, Spurn, Gadget What I Like: The Sound That Ends Creation has come a long way in just two years. Chris successfull...

The Three Woes June 21, 2018

The Three Woes
by Curse Upon A Prayer

The Pitch: Blasphemous Finnish black metal band Curse Upon A Prayer drop their latest EP through Saturnal Records. FFO: UADA, Pestifere, Sacramentum What I Like: Like any good black metal band, Curse Upon A Prayer come with their share of controversy. They have been known to be staunchly against Is...

The Wolf Bites Back June 21, 2018

The Wolf Bites Back
by Orange Goblin

Twenty-three years and nine albums in, Orange Goblin shows no signs of slowing down. A Eulogy for the Damned and Back from the Abyss found the stoner metal/rock band doing what they do best, and theyve done it again with The Wolf Bites Back. At just over forty minutes this is the groups shortest eff...

Retrospective Review 1: Bloodlust June 20, 2018

Bloodlust
by Through The Eyes of the Dead

Background 2005 was truly a simpler time for many of us. When MySpace was still rampant in the realm of social media and I was but a mere teenager in junior high school, this era marked the peak of pioneering deathcore performance for countless bands.Through the Eyes of the Deadwas established as a...

Raffy Reviews - Madball: 'For The Cause' June 20, 2018

For The Cause
by Madball

Background The New York hardcore scene is one of great influence, historical value, and substance as well as prominence within the core community as a whole. Overall, this part of the country has given rise to countless notable acts; including, but not limited to:Full Blown Chaos,Sworn Enemy,All Ou...

Desolation June 20, 2018

Desolation
by Khemmis

The Pitch: Fresh off of an amazing tour with Enslaved, Myrkur, and Wolves In The Throne Room, Denver doom quartet Khemmis presents their anxiously-anticipated third album through Nuclear Blast. FFO: Monolord, Baroness, Seer What I Like: I only like my doom in two flavors: blackened and depraved (Pr...

Metal Trenches Volume VI June 19, 2018

Volume VI
by Metal Trenches

Hear ye, hear ye! We have just dropped our latest sampler for the amazing price of FREE!. Download it now to jam music from some of our favorite underground artists that we have shared this past quarter. It makes a great late Father's Day gift. If you enjoyed this article, be sure to share it wit...

The Sin and Doom Vol. II June 19, 2018

The Sin and Doom Vol. II
by Impending Doom

The Pitch:California deathcore crew Impending Doom delivery their latest album viaEntertainment One. "This is musical blunt force trauma, from a personal place of desperate salvation and resolve. No competition, no compromise, no careerism." FFO: Cabal, Whitechapel, Thy Art Is Murder What I Like: I...

errorzone June 19, 2018

errorzone
by Vein

The Pitch:Massachusetts metallic hardcore band Vein drop one of the harshest albums of the year with errorzone via Closed Casket Activities. The band will be hitting the road this week with Code Orange and Twitching Tongues. What I Like:Fuuuuuuuu#%. This album is hella intense and sure to be listed...

Urushdaur June 18, 2018

Urushdaur
by Mortuorial Eclipse

The Pitch: Argentinian band Mortuorial Eclipse combine blackened death metal with dark, exquisite symphonic compositions a la Fleshgod Apocalypse and Septicflesh. Pick it up now in physical format through Black Market Metal. What I Like: I love grand fusions of classical orchestration with hard-hit...
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