Just A Little Spark Dec. 5, 2016

Frown Upon Us
by As A Conceit

The Pitch: Italian metalcore/post-harcore quintet unleash rebellious new anthems in the vein of Architects. What I Like: Quality riffs: melodic leads mixed with djenty, off-kilter blasts of distortion. The resulting hooks are fun and well-produced. Vocals are very passionate, rebellious,and ripe fo...

Blackened and Brutal Dec. 5, 2016

Horns In The Dark
by Tyrant Goatgaldrakona

The Pitch: Joint reissuing ofHungarian death metal band's debut album on CD via Caverna Abismal Records and Neverheard Distro. What I Like: This album kicks off heavy as hell and never lets up until it's over. The vocals are cavernously brutal, the blackened riffs batter the listener. There are som...

Alaskan Grimness Dec. 5, 2016

Arria Paetus
by Arria Paetus

The Pitch: Unsigned andugly technical black metal from Alaska. WhatI Like: I'm enjoying the sudden pace and tone changes on this album. The faster moments, with their ugly/croaky vocals remind me a lot of both Absu and Dendritic Arbor. Of course with those comparisons comes some heavy praise for th...

No Pity Dec. 2, 2016

Still
by Cowards

The Pitch: For fans of groups like Grieved, demented,Paris hardcore elite crew, Cowards, return with a new EP after the success of the ultraviolent Rise to Infamy. What I Like: The atmosphere these guys dish out continues to be some of the darkest, bleakest s#!t in the scene. People think of Paris ...

Death Metal Celebration Dec. 2, 2016

Deathgeneration
by Avulsed

The Pitch: Massive two-disc release from death metal veterans Avulsed; featuring 16 vocalists(!) across 18 new tracks and a collection of 18 others spanning the last 25 years. What I Like: I usually don't go in for collections and big collaborations. They often come off as a muddled mess or a cash ...

Going Places Dec. 2, 2016

Black Waters Deep
by In My Embrace

The Pitch: Sliptrick records release Swedish melodeath band In My Embrace's latest album. Recommended for fans of Insomnium. What I Like: These guys have actually been around since 2004, which was still a big time for the melodeath/Gothenburg scene. They have managed to keep the essence of that sou...

Contentment Is The Enemy... Dec. 1, 2016

Emeritus
by Arriver

Down for some more eclectic tunes? Check out Chicago's progressive blackened death metal band Arriver. Emeritus is a concept album recorded over the last two yearsfocused on theChernobyl event of 1986. "The despoliation of the land by man's folly is animistically reimagined as the moment of rebirth;...

Delightfully Weird Dec. 1, 2016

Sounds Like Murder
by Septa

The Pitch: Ukranian eclectic mixture of alternative rock, experimental, post-hardcore, and progressive. What I Like: This album is just delightfully weird. It's not overtly avant-garde, and yet within its vaguely alternative shell there is something gestating that is not quite of this earth.I am am...

Electro Tapas Dec. 1, 2016

Streghe
by Pavor Nocturnus

The Pitch: More creepy ambient/industrial music, this time courtesy of Eugenio Mazza from Milano, Italy. What I Like: First and foremost, if you're still kind of a noob to this genre like me you'll appreciatethis bite-sized point of entry. The EP is a good length which allows each track to be analy...

Syk, bruh Nov. 30, 2016

I-Optikon
by Syk

The Pitch: Italy-based progressive, avant-garde metal band Syk unlock the secrets of insanity with their new release from Phil Anselmo's Housecore Records. What I Like: Well, well. This is another one for the books. I think the "I" in the title stands for "Innovation." I-Optikon is an artsy, unconv...

Battle of the Borgirs Nov. 30, 2016

Omerta
by Misanthropia

The Pitch: Dutch melodic black metal for fans of Dimmu Borgir. What I Like: As much flack as Dimmu Borgir gets, I don't think anyone pulls off that sound as well as them. That having been said, Misanthropia make a good run of it. The vocals have power, and the drums...they sound amazing. Try not to...

Exclusive Cotillion Premiere Nov. 30, 2016

Korean Fan Death
by Cotillion

The Pitch: Welcome back New Yorkeclectic instrumentalproject Cotillion. The band has released another new album calledKorean Fan Death and are sharing two exclusice pre-release tracks. What I Like: Once again, the band does not dissapoint when it comes to showcasing a variety of styles. You've got ...

Decent Deathcore Nov. 29, 2016

Circles
by Crucify Me Gently

The Pitch: New deathcore fromUkraine."An existential ode for the human being who is facing the unthinkable pain before and after death." What I Like: As far as traditional deathcore goes, this ain't half bad. It's got some of those slow, heavy beatdown moments that make you grit your teeth and mime...

LIVE RECAP: Dark Tranquillity, Swallow The Sun, and guests at the Hawthorne Theater Nov. 29, 2016

Ranking Dark Tranquillity 2
by Dark Tranquillity

THE VENUE Welcome toanother typically rainy Portland evening. The Hawthorne theater is a popular all-ages venue located at 1507 SE 39th Ave in Portland, OR. It's in a hip part of town that draws a diverse audience. As you can see below, the dcor was fitting of a metal show, especially that glorio...

Another Promising Start Nov. 29, 2016

Nemo Optavit Vivere
by Insonus

The Pitch: Italian black metal band just formed this year puts out their first EP. What I Like: I like the mixture ofdepressive post-black (like thefirst intro) withother riffs that are more reminiscent of Taake. Even the occasional "Unghs!" sound a bit like Hoest. I also really like the variation ...

A Different Approach Nov. 28, 2016

Umbra Mortis / Nicość
by Srogość

The Pitch: Polish black metal bandSrogość, whose debut we covered prior to this site's full conception, has finally returned with a mixed release containing both old material and 3 brand new songs. What I Like: These guys maintain a raw sound that combines influences from the second wavewith more m...

Oslo, Ohio Nov. 28, 2016

Burial Oath
by Burial Oath

The Pitch: Debut EP from unsigned Cleveland black metal act, Burial Oath, consisting of members of Witchhelm, Cholera, and Atomic Witch. What I Like: I really like that opening guitar hook. It sounds like a cross between Satyricon and Opeth. In fact, across the board the guitar is a huge draw. Soli...

A Crusty "Harmageddon" Nov. 25, 2016

List
by Martyrdod

The Pitch: Swedish crust/metallic hardcore giants Martyrdd bring forth a "Harmageddon" of D-beat destruction. What I Like: Having D-beat in yourmusic almost triples your chances of me reviewing your album. I'm just a sucker for it. Luckily, Martyrdd understand that an album in this fairly straight-...

Pulverizing Nov. 25, 2016

Cast The First Stone
by Ion Dissonance

The Pitch: After a six year wait, Canadian mathcore legends Ion Dissonance return to keep things as violent and heavy as possible. What I Like:The riffs, basswork, drumming,and production on this album are pulverizing from the first few seconds. These guys do not f#@k around or otherwise waste time...

Dutch Old School Nov. 25, 2016

Through Realms Unseen
by Entrapment

The Pitch: Swedish-styled old school death metal from Dutch band, Entrapment's third album. What I Like: As maligned as it is, I am still a sucker for that HM-2 tone. I'm no expert, so this could be slightly different, but the similarities are there. Love the power behind the vocals while they rema...
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