Black Metal Enya Aug. 19, 2016

Mausoleum
by Myrkur

So as with Skuggsja, this istechnicallynot a "metal" release, but more an acoustic album by a metal musician. In any case, love or hate her,black metal mistressMyrkuris back. Last year'sM seemed to largely divide fans of the genre; which to me was silly. People liked to argue due to some old videos ...

Long Live The Witch Aug. 19, 2016

The Apthic Gloom
by Skeletonwitch

The return of the kings! Whenit comes to the world of blackened thrash, there are two names that always come most readily to mind: Absu and Skeletonwitch.With their own different takes on the style, these bands haveruled on high for some time now. When it comes to speed, intensity, and catchiness;on...

Silence is a Deadly Weapon Aug. 18, 2016

Entropy
by Spire

Welcome Spire from Australia. Formed in 2007, the band has already released two EP's and a split, but this is their first LP: Entropy. This is a combination of black, death, and doom that is sure to compliment a miserable day. And not a "I just failed a test" or :"my wife just left me" kind of day; ...

3 For 1 Aug. 17, 2016

Split (ICV/H/S)
by In Cauda Venenum/Heir/Spectrale

Three French groups, all displaying different takes on atmospheric black metal. And all of this presented by the ever growing power of label LADLO. What dwells within? Let's start things off with Toulouse band, Heir. "Descent" starts off as a sleepy meditation in drifting post-metal before erupt...

First! Aug. 16, 2016

Paramnesia
by Destroying the Devoid

Destroying the Devoid is a progressive death metal band you need to know about. Featuring Craig Peters of Deeds Of Flesh and formerly Arkaik, this is the group'sdebutLPfrom Unique Leader Records. Paramnesiareportedly "takes listeners through a dark exploration of the human psyche, specifically how a...

Mini-Review Roundup: Deadly Towers, Epidemia, Aka Funeral, and more Aug. 16, 2016

If you only listen to one song on this album, make it "Cursory." That's not at all to say that the other songs on this lovely little blackened death EP aren't equally worth your time, but the infectious rhythm and demented vocals are too hot to miss. The album art for Montreal band Deadly Tower's ne...

Belly of the Beast Aug. 15, 2016

Underbelly
by The Apex

The Apex is a mathcore/metallic hardcore, or as they put it ghetto tech metal, band from Windsor, Ontario. If you havent already, you should check out our previous review of their excellent self-titled LP that came out last year. In any case, this week they are following that one up with a new EP ti...

Born to be Epic Aug. 12, 2016

Armageddon
by Equilibrium

Equilibrium is aGerman band that has been growing in popularity over the years, but never quite tipped entirely over into the mainstream. They play a particularly bombastic union of melodic death metal with heavy-handed folk elementsallwritten and orchestrated by keyboardist, guitarist,and composer,...

Wizard Bros for Life Aug. 11, 2016

Black Hole Space Wizard Part 1
by Howling Giant

Howling Giant is a three-piece sludge and progressive metal band from Nashville, TN recommended for fans of Baroness, Mastodon, Elder, Melvins and Red Fang.Drummer Zach Wheeler saysof the band name:Howling Giant sounds a lot like a loud beast, which is what we strive to do musically. We aim to creat...

Mini-Review Roundup: Hypnotic, [::], Psicosfera, and more Aug. 10, 2016

Hyponic from Hong Kong today release their new album after over a decade. Officially titled 前行者, the album explores the darkest reaches of ambient black metal atmosphere and drone. Seriously, this is some truly ominous stuff. That first shrill high note on the opening track covered my entire body wi...

Trudge Through The Ice Aug. 9, 2016

Nukk
by Nukk

Nukk is a self-described neocrust/drone/screamo/ambient band from Wroclaw, Poland. This self-titled effortis their debut EP,thoughthe members have previouslybeen in other bands. It will be released August 10th digitally and physically in two versions a standard digisleeve and a "mystery pack." Like...

More Eclectic BM Aug. 8, 2016

Mongrel's Light
by Gilded Lily

Gilded Lily was formed in 2014 in Barrie, Ontario with members of Swarms. The eclectic black metaltrio released a demo in 2015, and now they are back with their first LP courtesy of Lion's Jawbone. "Desperation. Malaise. Contempt.": These are the themes that Gilded Lily purport to cover in their mus...

Anxiety is a Bitch Aug. 5, 2016

Honestly, Honesty
by Armed With Books

Armed With Books is perfect for fans of Touch Amor, Defeater, Fugazi, and William English. Grandad Records is happy to be reissuing their latest album, Honestly, Honesty on vinyl.The Norwich post-hardcore group seem to have much to say, with the focus largely on highly passionate and personal lyrics...

Psychodelic Sludge Aug. 4, 2016

Ashes (2016)
by Goram

Goram is a little band that comes to us from Bristol, UK. Jumping into the fray with other groups like Seer, The Bedal Interlude, and Grizzlyman;they have a southern-tinged bit of blues groove to their sludgy, stoner sound. They have just recently released a 5 song album titled Ashes, and it's prett...

Unconventional Aug. 3, 2016

Mona
by Death Will Tremble

Mona is the debut release from Austin, TX band Death Will Tremble. The quintet have reportedly been playing together in one form ar another for the greater part of 10 years, but havefinallylanded on a sound that "feels like home." I'm always intrigued to hear what sounds are coming out of the untain...

Extreme Ho-Down Aug. 2, 2016

Grizzlyman
by Grizzlyman

Featuring members of 12 Gauge Dead, Prowess and Damage, the members of Grizzlyman have some experience between them.Their lyricsfocus on the ideathat there's a raw instinct in everyone and also a desperate need for being human. Thisself-titled EP is an introduction to the bear god Shardik (inspired ...

Mini-Review Roundup: Subliminal Fear, Skognatt, Morte, and more Aug. 2, 2016

Subliminal Fear is an Italian band that combines elements ofmelodic death metal,industrial metal, and symphonic death metal. They have been recommended tofans of Sybreed, Mnemic and Fear Factory. This album deals with "a futuristic and apocalyptic vision of the world and the society, inspired by mov...

Scare The Parents Aug. 1, 2016

Dying Light
by Void Omnia

Black metal band, Void Omnia, is a ripping good time out of Oakland, California. The band was formed in 2011 from the ashes of a number of other Oakland bands, taking their time to hone their craft. The result of those past years is this debut LP, Dying Light. With the help of the local Earhammer St...

Make a Choice July 29, 2016

Pilgrimage of Loathing
by Make

"Do you feel it...when you touch me?" This question and more are posed by the North Carolina doom metal band, Make,on their latest album Pilgrimage of Chaos. Also, what is the sound of "Two Hawks Fucking"? You'll just have to listen and see for yourself. Guitarist/Vocalist Scott Endres sums things u...

Technical Powerhouse July 28, 2016

Comfort In Nothing
by Spurn

Spurn is a mathcore/grind group from Calgary, Alberta.Just this July, they released their debut full length, Comfort in Nothing. Let me tell you right off the bat: this thing rips. I get a lot of review requests from smaller bands, and as you have seen there is some really great stuff out there wait...
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