Haste March 1, 2018

Haste
by Kenaima

The Pitch: "Kenaima is a band of uncompromising intensity. Bringing Hardcore sensibilities to Technical Metal, they remain true to the cause of Progressive music. Wrapped with a bow of snark and delivered unapologetically, they aim to leave a lasting impression on audiences far and wide." What I Li...

Forced To Suffer Feb. 28, 2018

Forced To Suffer
by Misrule

The Pitch: Misrule is Portland deathgrind from Sentient Ruin. "Within its framework of devastating extreme metal and tumefying aggression lies a critical mass of collapsing emotions and unravelling psychological horror that have yielded a mere eight minutes of absolutely unfathomable sonic terror, w...

Nordicity Feb. 28, 2018

Nordicity
by Divine Realm

The Pitch: Ontario progressive metal band Divine Realm (endorsed by Protest The Hero) returns with a new EP. FFO:Animals As Leaders, The Human Abstract, Mendel What I Like: Another returning act! I covered these guys back in 2016 with the excellent Tectum Argenti when I was getting a slew of instru...

Raffy Reviews - Necrophobic: 'Mark of the Necrogram' Feb. 27, 2018

Mark of the Necrogram
by Necrophobic

Background Lately we have had several very entertaining black and/or death metal acts reviewed on this site that were heavy and enjoyable for many different reasons. And today, we look at yet another Swedish band that is still on the path to destruction within their thirty year legacy.Necrophobicis...

Sunward and Starward Feb. 27, 2018

Sunward and Starward
by Battlesoul

The Pitch: Canadian Celtic/folk melodeath band Battlesoul seriously deliver with their latest effort through CDN Records. "In Battlesoul's versatile world, the renaissance faire-like moments are never at the expense of sheer brutality." FFO: Amon Amarth, Equilibrium, Moonsorrow What I Like: I was s...

Esoteric Malacology Feb. 27, 2018

Esoteric Malacology
by Slugdge

The Pitch: "Delve into the the mephitic melodies of Molluscas malodorous minions once more with Esoteric Malacology, the latest gastropodean gospel from Slugdge. Journey through the annuls of Slishic history; through the death and rebirth of the supreme cosmic overlord, and unlock mental gateways to...

Raffy Reviews - Avslut: 'Deceptis' Feb. 26, 2018

Deceptis
by Avslut

Background So we have come back to the blackened homeland of Sweden for one of the first reviews to kick off this week. Today's act is one that is truly hard to follow. Interestingly namedAvslut, this new five-piece band hailing from Stockholm are here to present to you their own take on the black ...

Great Addictions to Blindingly Dark, Wordly Life Feb. 26, 2018

Great Addictions to Blindingly Dark, Wordly Life
by Rebel Wizard

The Pitch: Black metal entity Rebel Wizard, "splattered in thrash, baptized by NWOBHM and exacerbated with an epicdose of power metal," returns with another thrilling EP via Relapse Records. FFO: Absu, Vektor, Skeletonwitch What I Like: While I enjoyed Rebel Wizard's debut full length, Triumph Of G...

Suzanne Feb. 26, 2018

Suzanne
by Sulphur Seas

Close to four years after forming, Spanish black metal band Sulphur Seas has released their debut full length Suzanne. In the time between this effort and 2015s self-titled EP the group gained a drummer after previously relying on drum programming and has pushed their sound outwards significantly, d...

EINF​/​dusK Village Split Feb. 23, 2018

EINF​/​dusK Village Split
by Escape Is Not Freedom

The Pitch:Returning Chicago alternative/grunge crew Escape Is Not Freedom have joined forces with dusK Village for a new split release. FFO: Helmet, Sonic Youth, Quicksand What I Like:For just four songs, two from each band, this is a pretty ecclectic release.I certainly favor Escape Is Not Freedom...

Under the Cloven Hoof Feb. 23, 2018

Under the Cloven Hoof
by Infernal Legion

It has been quite a few years since the last Infernal Legion album, but the long-running U.S. death metal band has returned to deliver another dose of Satanic gospel with Under the Cloven Hoof. But even with the length of time thats passed since 2011s The Spear of Longinus its clear that these guys ...

Raffy Reviews - Metamorphosis: 'The Secret Art' Feb. 22, 2018

The Secret Art
by Metamorphosis

Background: Metamorphosisis a long-running one man black metal project that comes out of the Bavaria region of Germany. Kicking it for a couple of decades now, this act has released six full length albums to date and is run solely by Boris Ascher, who is responsible for all the band's instruments a...

Misery Rites Feb. 22, 2018

Misery Rites
by Wake

The Pitch: The "scorching" new album, Misery Rites, from Canadian blackened grind outfit, WAKE via Translation Loss Records.FFO: Full Of Hell, Bufihimat, Vermin Womb What I Like: Misery Rites is a relentless rager stacked high with the corpses of Wake's enemies. The album deals with "the metaphoric...

Poisoned Atonement Feb. 22, 2018

Poisoned Atonement
by Demonomancy

Italian black/death metal band Demonomancy enters their tenth year of existence in 2018 and has marked that occasion with the release of their second full length Poisoned Atonement. This follow-up has been a long time coming, as Throne of Demonic Proselytism came out in the summer of 2013, but its c...

Raffy Reviews - Triverse Massacre Feb. 21, 2018

Hades
by Triverse Massacre

Background: The UK is notable for its established, yet ever growing heavy metal scene, especially within the underground communities. We've had a plethora of English bands from diverse subgenres such as black metal, doom, grindcore, deathcore, death metal and more on here thus far. That being said,...

Mark Of Rot Feb. 21, 2018

Mark Of Rot
by Cabal

The Pitch: Experience crushing, djenty, "visceral and doom-laden" deathcore out of Denmark's Cabal with their debut LP fromLong Branch Records/SPV. Featuring guest appearances fromCJ McMahon (Thy Art Is Murder) and Filip Danielsson (Humanitys Last Breath) What I Like: Literally two days before I re...

Designed To Disappear Feb. 21, 2018

Designed To Disappear
by Dead Empires

The Pitch:Silent Pendulum Records debuts the latest album from progressive/mathcore/rock band Dead Empires; the first to feature maniacal new vocalist Jason Sherman of Torrential Downpour. FFO: The Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Clutch What I Like: I'm not familiar with the band's previou...

Raffy Reviews - Senses Fail: 'If There Is Light, It Will Find You' Feb. 20, 2018

If There Is A Light, It Will Find You
by Senses Fail

Background: Senses Failare a New Jersey post-hardcore outfit that have had a huge impact on my initial experiences with the genre. From humble beginnings in the very early 2000s, this notable element in the core world has gone through countless line-up changes since its formation, leaving lead voca...

Raffy Reviews - The Plot In You: 'Dispose' Feb. 20, 2018

Dispose
by The Plot in You

Background: Ohio-based metalcore actThe Plot In You is one that needs very little introduction to those who are heavily into the genre and keep up with the current artists out there. Starting in 2010, this consistently active and dynamic band has taken the scene by storm with their diverse sound st...

Feast Feb. 20, 2018

Feast
by Alterbeast

The Pitch:Sacramento, Ca based tech death powerhouseAlterbeast have returned with their highly anticipated sophomore albumFeast via Unique Leader Records. FFO: The Black Dahlia Murder, Archspire, Entheos What I Like: I haven't been following Alterbeast, but they seem to be one of those bands that a...
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