Mythical Metalcore Nov. 18, 2016

Pacific Myth
by Protest the Hero

Protest the Hero took an unconventional approach to their new EP, Pacific Myth. Harnessing the power of Bandcamp, the band released a song every month along with extras via a subsription service. It was a move that many seemed to enjoy, but it discouraged meon one level: I still like to collect phys...

Blackened Death From The Bog Nov. 18, 2016

The Cursed Travails of the Demeter
by Vircolac

The Pitch: More black magic from the growing metal hub of Dublin, Ireland. Blackened death metal bringing "tales of the macabre." What I Like: They sure know how to set the tone. That first minute and a half between the drums and guitar was the perfect warmup for what is to come. Then you've got th...

Certified Canadian Nov. 18, 2016

Phantom of the Hill
by Galactic Pegasus

The Pitch: Canadian progressive metalcore/deathcore group Galactic Pegasus mix brutally harsh vocals with intense melody tobring us one of the best core releases of 2016. What I Like: Though the band leans heavily on djenty deathcore chug and groove, the progressive leads keep tracks interesting. T...

Faith In The Dark Nov. 17, 2016

Debris of Faith
by Serpent Seed

The Pitch: We take a detour into the past to explore the 2014 album from Polish black metal band, Serpent Seed. What I Like: The band has a very consistent sound and solid production when it comes to allowing each instrument to come through while still leaving a gritty edge. The vocals are grim and...

As Above... Nov. 17, 2016

Ctulu
by Ctulu

The Pitch: German black/blackened deathmetallers Ctulu deliver their fourth album with a surprising amount of melodic fury. What I Like: "Serce krwawe" sucks you in in a big way. Even the brief clip in the teaser was enough to get me interested. The rest of the album doesn't dissapoint, and the len...

Imperfectly Intriguing Nov. 16, 2016

Hero
by Bölzer

The Pitch: I loved Swiss extreme metal duo Blzer's EP, Aura. With just 3 fairly simple songs, the band demonstrated a signature sound and became one of the best of Iron Bonehead's roster. I did not feel the same way about Soma, though arguments have been had. Even so, I was excited at the prospect o...

Norwegian Spirit Nov. 16, 2016

Stornelli Distopici
by Nulla Plus

The Pitch: Gritty black metal from Italy for fans of Darkthrone, Cripple Bastards, Negazione, andearly Ulver. What I Like: Not everyone seems to get what it means to be black metal. Nulla+ nails the spirit, ugliness, and rebellion perfectly. This is classic 2nd wave sound with all of the 80's thras...

Unique Instrumental Prog Nov. 16, 2016

Blackbound
by Second To Sun

The Pitch: Russian instrumental black prog project continues to mature its uniquesound with another eclectic release. "The album includes artwork and story lines for each individual track, which should not be ignored if a person is to truly understand the songs." What I Like: There are plenty of dj...

Unlove Me Nov. 15, 2016

I Have Failed
by Sinatra

The Pitch: Berlin's Sinatra skip the crooning in favor of explosive mathcore and hardcore inspired by Cursed, Converge, and their friends Wlfenstein. What I Like: Noisy, crusty, and destructive. The wailing guitars and unfettered vocal delivery bring with them a very real sense of disgust and conte...

Noise War Nov. 15, 2016

Examination Of The Eye Of A Horse
by MoE

The Pitch: Female-fronted Oslo noise group releases 4th album with the help of reknowned pop producer Jrgen Tren and contributions from Japanese noise project Pain Jerk and string duo Sheriffs of Nothingness. What I Like: That opener knocked my block off. It's like a more aggressive, experimental t...

Bugs Scary Nov. 15, 2016

Entomophobia
by Boreworm

The Pitch: "Insectile Death Metal" and sci-fi inspired band Boreworm unleash cosmic horror on their sophomore EP, Entomophobia. Out 11/19. What I Like: Another interesting take on fusing the more brutal elements of death metal with the melodic without resorting to the Gothenburg or metalcore aesthe...

Disconnect From The Herd Nov. 14, 2016

The Sum Of Our Parts
by Disconnect

The Pitch: Experimental metal crew from Belfast, UK provides "new age catharsis" via a unique amalgamation of doom, death, post, Viking, and electronic music. Name Your Price release. What I Like: Lots of cool experimentation with post-metal and electronics. Meanwhile, some of these guitar parts ("...

Cover The Daylight With Ashes Nov. 14, 2016

Gaerea
by Gaerea

The Pitch: New kids on the black metal block, Gaerea, release their debut EP with the intent to "cover the daylight with ashes and smash the massive skull thats blocking your brain." What I Like: Great atmosphere, brimming with cathartic feels...in a dark and haunting sort of way. The vocals are al...

Drift Away Nov. 14, 2016

Chrysalis
by Degraey

The Pitch: Barcelona post-metal bandget moody and proggy on this Name Your Price album for fans of Alaskan, Sleeping In Gethsemane, and Russian Circles. What I Like: If you're down to chill, this is the perfect album for that. You can just close your eyes and drift away. The delay effects make for ...

Math Metal Midpoint Nov. 11, 2016

Meta
by Car Bomb

The Pitch: Two New York bands called Neck and Spooge join forces over a decade ago to channel a new take on Faith No More, Frank Zappa, Mr. Bungle, Meshuggah, Ion Dissonance, and other varied influences. What I Like: Good golly, miss Molly. I do declare that Meta is the long division of math metal....

"Rising" Exclusive Premiere Nov. 11, 2016

Sovereign Heresy
by Lucifer's Cold Embrace

The Pitch: Lucifer's Cold Embrace is a melodic black metal project form the mind of Martin van Beek (Non-Divine). Inspired by bands like Naglfar, Dissection, andDimmu Borgir; it is a decidedly aggressive and dramatic affair. Martin has also been gracious enough to give Metal Trenches the exclusive e...

The Album We Need, But Not The One We Deserve Nov. 11, 2016

Where the Merfalo Roam
by Into the Storm

Get ready for this one. Sometimes it's hard to quantify what makes an album really turn heads, but whatever it may be... this one has it. Seattle progressive/sludge band Into the Stormbring us another standoutreleasein 2016 withWhere the Merfalo Roam. Into the Storm have been recommended for fans of...

New York Gothenburg Nov. 10, 2016

Ruiner
by The Hudson Horror

The Pitch: After some lineup changes, one of my surprise breakout hits from 2015, New York's melodeath/blackened death band The Hudson Horror, make a return with their new EP Ruiner. What I Like: THH are still bringing the tasty Gothenburg influences in the guitarwork that drew me in to begin with....

The Sleeping Gods Nov. 10, 2016

The Sleeping Gods - Thorn
by Enslaved

Enslaved is the gift that keeps on giving. Not only did the Norwegians drop one another fantastic album into their ever-evolving discography last year; now in 2016 we get a vinyl reissue of their debut AND a disc of unreleased(ish) material (not to mention the Skuggsja project on the side).The Sleep...

Nightwing Nov. 10, 2016

Eyes On Backwards
by Dead When I Found Her

Oh how I have been waiting for this moment. It has become clear over the years that Skinny Puppy won't be making another Too Dark Park any time soon. And that's fine. They've done it, they've grown, they've moved on. But that's not to say I would not welcome that sound back into my life in a split s...
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