Ecosystem Oct. 24, 2019

Ecosystem
by Botanist

The Pitch: Avant-garde, hammered dulcimer black metallers Botanist return with a new concept album about theWest Coast redwood forests via Aural Music. FFO: Bosse-De-Nage, So Hideous, Palace Of Worms What I Like: No matter how many times I say the phrase "black metal with hammered dulcimer," it som...

Vast Vortex Litanies Oct. 23, 2019

Vast Vortex Litanies
by Shrine of Insanabilis

Shrine of Insanabilis appeared out of thin air with one of the most fully formed black metal debuts the genre had heard in awhile with Disciples of the Void in 2015. With little known about the band aside from their German origins, they took a pummeling approach that expanded outwards to build into ...

Norma Jean (& The Chariot) Tier List Oct. 23, 2019

Ranking Norma Jean
by Norma Jean

FlightOfIcarus takes to his CD collection to do a goofy, messy in real life edition of a ranking tier list for metalcore legends Norma Jean and takes it another step further by throwing in The Chariot as an added bonus. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChut...

One Credit Left Oct. 22, 2019

One Credit Left
by IANWILL

The Pitch: Metalcore from Paris, France FFO: For I Am King, Arch Enemy, In This Moment What I Like: More great classic era metalcore vibes here with One Credit Left. These riffs are straight out of an early As I Lay Dyingrecord, and that's most certainly a good thing. The hooks worm their way into ...

Vital Deprivation Oct. 21, 2019

Vital Deprivation
by Signs of the Swarm

The Pitch:Pittsburgh, PA slamming deathcore/death metal titans Signs Of The Swarm unleash a stunningly brutal new album via Unique Leader Records. FFO: Infant Annihilator, Shadow Of Intent, Visceral Disgorge What I Like: This is the first album to feature new vocalist,David Simonich, and I must say...

Warforged Live Interview Oct. 21, 2019

Trench Talk Ep 53
by Warforged

Warforged return for round 2 on the podcast, this time live on location from the Portland leg of their current tour with Alterbeast and Cognitive. We discuss shenanigans on the road as well as a number of other topics.PleaseSUBSCRIBEand also listen viaiTunes,CastBox, andBitChute. SUBSCRIBE to our...

Raffy Reviews - Necrotted: 'Die For Something Worthwhile' Oct. 18, 2019

Die For Something Worthwhile
by Necrotted

Background/Album Breakdown Here today we have another stellar offering courtesy of Germany's very own brutal death (complete with techy parts, slammy riffs and everything but the kitchen sink in between) metal bandNecrotted. And the focus is, once again, on the concept of warfare, death and how tho...

Throwback Review: Door 218 Oct. 17, 2019

Door 218
by Balance Interruption

If I gave album of the year to every record that made me say "damn, this is awesome," I would havea lot ofthem.It is with this idea in mind that I developed my 3 score system.Throwing musicianship and innovation into the mix helps keep me a bit more objective, and it really has helped seperatewhat i...

Dimmu Borgir Tier List Oct. 16, 2019

Ranking Dimmu Borgir
by Dimmu Borgir

FlightOfIcarus ranks the discography of Norwegian symphonic black metal legends Dimmu Borgir. Want to make your own tier list to share? Do it HERE. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChute.You can also like and follow us on the social media of your choice wit...

Raffy Reviews - Cut Wide Open: 'Entitled To Gravity' Oct. 15, 2019

Entitled To Gravity
by Cut Wide Open

Background/Album Breakdown The Finnish heavy metal/core scene is one that has an interesting and eclectic cornucopia of artists who contribute a wide array of influences to the genre.Cut Wide Openis a testament to the previous, with a newfound sound akin toWhen We Buried The Ringmaster's deathcore ...

Chaotic Nonentity Oct. 15, 2019

Chaotic Nonentity
by Harrowed

The Pitch: "Crushing nihilism" from UK hardcore band Harrowed, with the occassional "bloom in the dirt of the human race." FFO: Converge, Trap Them, Botch What I Like: "Stark Terrors." Jesus, what an opener. It's like Norma Jean collided with Hexis. Acerbic vocals meet swarming bee guitar riffs and...

Botanist Interview + Track Premiere Oct. 14, 2019

Trench Talk Ep 52
by Botanist

FlightOfIcarus sits down with the man behind hammered dulcimer-led, plant-themed black metal project BOTANIST to discuss the band, the new album, and also share the first time premiere of track "Harvestman."PleaseSUBSCRIBEand also listen viaiTunes,CastBox, andBitChute. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Tal...

Raffy Reviews - Bury Your Dead: 'We Are Bury Your Dead' Oct. 11, 2019

We Are Bury Your Dead
by Bury Your Dead

Background/Album Breakdown Bury Your Deadis a metalcore band founded in the New England portion of the US that threw in a lot of hardcore and more melodic elements into their mix. Since the Massachusetts outfit's inception in the very early 2000s, many great live shows, an abundance of stellar musi...

Raffy Reviews - Sobek: 'Illusions of Lunacy' Oct. 11, 2019

Illusions of Lunacy
by Sobek

Background/Album Breakdown Birthed heavily straight from the ashy remnants of those who've created brutal efforts with the likes of classics such asCephalotripsy,Disgorge,Gortuary, Six Feet Under, this American death metal outfit really is no joke.Sobekstands tall as a follow-up to all the heavines...

Harrowed, Infant Annihilator, Blut Aus Nord Oct. 11, 2019

Recommendation Roundup 10/11/19
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus runs down three more releases that you won't want to miss from UK hardcore band Harrowed, technical deathcore/death metal band Infant Annihilator, and French black metallers Blut Aus Nord. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChute.You can also l...

To Bathe From The Throat Of Cowardice Oct. 10, 2019

To Bathe From The Throat Of Cowardice
by Vitriol

The Pitch:Portland, Oregon bandVitriol,influenced by the eclectic likes ofMorbid Angel, Hate Eternal,Nile,XasthurandDeathspell Omega, unleash their debut full length with the support of Century Media Records. What I Like: Having already reviewed their first EP and had the pleasure of catching them ...

Raffy Reviews - SeeYouSpaceCowboy: 'The Correlation Between Entrance And Exit Wounds' Oct. 9, 2019

The Correlation Between Entrance and Exit Wounds
by SeeYouSpaceCowboy

Background The more chaotic side and sounds of the metal and core spectrum is one territory that not too many artists would like to explore and experiment with these days, it seems. However, with the insurgence of the likes of communities such asMathcore Index, which strives to promote bands includ...

Recap & Reflections: Periphery Live Oct. 9, 2019

Periphery Live At Hawthorne Theater
by Periphery

FlightOfIcarus gets a little sappy using the recent Periphery show at The Hawthorne Theater as a jumping off point to describe how the band has provided the soundtrack to his nearly 10 year relationship and adventure into adulthood. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube...

Death Leading Oct. 8, 2019

Death Leading
by Dysangelium

Germanys Dysangelium made a strong statement with their debut full-length Thnatos skēsis, which showcased the same type of methodical and swirling black metal as the German and Swedish styles. In the time that has passed since the group has only released a split with Ain, but with this years Death L...

Place of Chains Oct. 8, 2019

Place of Chains
by Singularity

The Pitch: Arizona symphonic technical death metal band Singularity bring brutality to the cosmos with a new album via The Artisan Era. FFO: The Ritual Aura, Equipoise, Vale Of Pnath What I Like: The Artisan Era, man. What can I say? They are absolutely taking over 2019 with their current roster:Wa...
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