Raffy Reviews - The Stone: 'Teatar Apsurda' Jan. 3, 2018

Teatar Apsurda
by The Stone

Background/Band History: Oddly enough, this is the first black metal band (at least to my current knowledge) that I've discovered from Serbia. The genre itself is not immensely popular in that region's music scene; however, the acts that do reside there--the ones that are few and far in between-- a...

Trident Wolf Eclipse Jan. 3, 2018

Trident Wolf Eclipse
by Watain

The Pitch: The latest album from Swedish black metal stalwarts, Watain, via Century Media Records.""After 20 years of carving our own path through and out of the world, Trident Wolf Eclipse feels like a worthy point of arrival indeed. One of power and force, shining a new harsh light upon all that h...

Fallow Jan. 3, 2018

Fallow
by Morrow

The Pitch:UK-based, string-infused crust/hardcore group Marrow (members of Anopheli, Archivist) drop a new Name Your Price LP just in time for Christmas. FFO: Anopheli, Herida Profunda, Nukk What I Like:It's always nice to get a surprise release from a band you have been quietly following for some ...

Raffy's Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases of 2018 Jan. 2, 2018

Well, here it is...the number 1 spot. This is a band that I hold very near and dear to me. Have been a fan of almost fifteen straight years and counting, so a long-awaited return is in order. And, now that they're officially back together again, new music is announced and could be very likely, altho...

Dark Cold Grim Jan. 2, 2018

Dark Cold Grim
by Northwind Wolves

The Pitch: Classic-sounding, symphonic black metal from California's Northwind Wolves via Black Lion Records. FFO: early Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, early Satyricon What I Like: I was already impressed after listening to the first two tracks blind, but even more so after learning that these guys are fro...

Arthaneum Jan. 2, 2018

Arthaneum
by Redemptor

The Pitch: The third album from Polish progressive/blackened death metal band Redemptor via Selfmadegod Records. "The album is a concept built around the word ARTHA, which in Sanskrit means purpose, goal, wealth. It's a constant pursuit for resources, stabillity and fulfilment of all material things...

Flight On The Scene Jan. 1, 2018

On Taake and Antifa
by FlightOfIcarus

Taake will not be performing at the Karmygeddon festival after all, due to ruthless pressure put on the organizer from, among others, none other than Kreator. Let it be said that this does not hurt Taake, as we are not at all doing this for the money. But it certainly hurts innocent parties like...

For These Sins Who Must Die Jan. 1, 2018

For These Sins Who Must Die
by Chronic Xorn

The Pitch: The latest album from Indian death metal/deathcore band, Chronic Xorn:"History reveals that in every religion, community and caste, there has always been a major race of common people, those who suffer and rot under the reign of a corrupted helm. Unwillingly their blood spills as the ever...

Flight's Most Anticipated Metal of 2018 Dec. 29, 2017

Please, please, please, plleeeeeeeeeease. If there is one album I've been wanting even more than Tool, it is the latest from Absu. Seeing them live last year and hearing a snippet of new material only increased my intense desire to see this record finally released. Arguably the best USBM group that ...

The Mortal Coil Dec. 28, 2017

The Mortal Coil
by Polaris

The Pitch: Djenty metalcore goodness from Australia's Polaris takes me back to the early 2000's. FFO: Underoath, Architects, A Day To Remember What I Like: If you loved albums like They're Only Chasing Safety and Define The Great Line, this is definitely the one for you. Very few bands these days r...

IDDQD Dec. 28, 2017

IDDQD
by Wvstelvnd

The Pitch: Schizoid mathgrind from Russia's Wvsteland built around concepts of videogames, movies, and books. FFO: Psyopus, Horse The Band, Full of Hell What I Like: Pure chaos punctuated with plenty of audio samples and electronic manipulation. There are few things that put a smile on my face quit...

Raffy Reviews - Perdition Winds: 'Transcendent Emptiness' Dec. 27, 2017

Transcendent Emptiness
by Perdition Winds

Background WIth the year swiftly coming to a close soon, we've had numerous albums and other releases that showcased very decent and diverse efforts in the genre of black metal. And now, right before the end of 2017, the release of Finnish black metal project'sPerdition Winds' latest full-length op...

Void Masquerading as Matter Dec. 27, 2017

Void Masquerading as Matter
by Thantifaxath

The Pitch: Dark Descent Records presents the next release from dissonant Canadian black metal trio Thantifaxath. FFO: Seputus, Veilburner, Howls of Ebb What I Like: Another stellar album that impressively illustrates the concept of spiraling into complete existential oblivion. Between the eerie str...

Material Control Dec. 27, 2017

Material Control
by Glassjaw

The Pitch: Post-hardcore legend Glassjaw are at it again. 15 years after their seminal full length, Worship and Tribute, and 6 years since their comeback EP, The Coloring Book, this New York crew delivers up a brand new LP to close out 2017. What I Like: Glassjaw's sound has a timeliess quality, an...

V: The Inside Scriptures Dec. 26, 2017

V: The Inside Scriptures
by Aosoth

The Pitch: "Aosoth is the second project of vocalist lyricist MkM (the founder of Antaeus) evolving in the black/death metal genre. While Antaeus sets boundaries for violent, grinding black metal, Aosoth delivers more dissonant and 90's death metal elements" featuring members of The Order Of Apolly...

Exclusive Premiere: EXALTER Dec. 26, 2017

Persecution Automated
by Exalter

The Pitch: We're premiering the latst track from old school thrashers, Exalter, via Transcending Obscurity. "Arguably Bangladesh's best known thrash metal band,Exalterhave surfaced late this year to give us a brand new full length packed with their trademark style of old school thrash. Carrying on i...

Abzu Dec. 25, 2017

Abzu
by Absu

This is the comeback record that should have been. After the intensely lukewarm Absu, I was pretty sure that Absu no longer had what it takes. Obviously offended, Abzu kicked my ass. It told me it only let me live so I could tell everyone that it is coming, and no one will be spared. If you havent ...

FREE SAMPLER VOL IV!!! Dec. 22, 2017

Metal Trenches Volume IV
by Metal Trenches

Our latest compilation has landed! Stuff your stocking and earholes with some of our latest underground favorites before we ring in the New Year. Volume IV is available as a FREE download, but if you appreciate what we do here I'm not one to scoff at donations. In any case, enjoy. Grab volumes 1-3 w...

List Central 2017 Dec. 22, 2017

List Week
by Metal Trenches

Want to really dig into 2017? We've got all of our Best Of lists in one place for you here. Enjoyability: Flight Part One Flight Part Two Dave Musicianship Flight Part One Flight Part Two Dave Innovation Flight Part One Flight Part Two Dave...

2017 Part Deux: Enjoyability Dec. 22, 2017

Can the nearly 30 year old Converge possibly continue their seemingly endless upward trend in passionate, quality material?Yes, yes they can. Thanks to Ballou's trademark hooks alongside Bannon's vicious-yet-passionate vocal delivery, The Dusk In Us is another incredible album that levels the opposi...
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