Without a doubt, one of the rising stars of the current metal community is that of Jinjer. They all but exploded following the release of King of Everything back in 2016, in no small part due to the band’s Read more […]
Downtime in the touring/recording cycle periods of most metal bands is minimal – always seeking to gain more fans and keeping your presence known is key in today’s contemporary marketplace. It shouldn’t Read more […]
While Norway has always been a legendary country for the black metal scene, there has also been a prevalent progressive metal movement. Divided Multitude have been putting their stamp on that style since Read more […]
A more unique entry in the metalcore/noise/whatever you’d like to call it genre is that of Georgia act Norma Jean. They’ve had an almost revolving door of members (and touring musicians) over the Read more […]
With each band that comes back from a long hiatus in new material and releases ‘the comeback’ album, the question always remains of where to go next. In the case of Life of Agony, some creativity Read more […]
We’ve been featuring lots of Australian acts over the years on Dead Rhetoric – and with good reason. There’s an abundance of talent across all heavy genres from the land down under, and thanks to Read more […]
A band that has seen some consistent growth and evolution with each new release is Fit for an Autopsy. Coming from their early deathcore roots, they’ve gradually and effectively introduced more elements Read more […]
The power/progressive metal landscape has expanded exponentially, thanks to affordable, home studio means of recordings for the musicians – as well as the proliferation of community involvement from Read more […]
For those of us in the Northeast, September signals the end of summer as well as the return to school for children. The beginning of the routines, once again. Of course, it’s a full deluge in the email Read more […]
One of the champions of symphonic metal, Epica is a name that doesn’t need much of an introduction at this point. Given their rich history, we are starting to come up on a number of milestones for the Read more […]
Primarily known for his progressive metal discography as the second singer in the veteran act Fates Warning, Ray Alder has also done work with Engine and Redemption in downtime from the group. Deciding Read more […]
Among the old school death metal elite, one band that has rightly been catching some buzz is that of Arizona’s Gatecreeper. Perhaps it’s the way that they blend said material along with some other Read more […]
When you think of Florida, beyond the sunshine and family friendly destinations, at least in the world of underground metal you probably think it was death haven, especially during the late 1980’s/early Read more […]
Jon Zazula should be a name that is familiar to fans of the heavy music genre. After all, he founded Megaforce Records with his wife Marsha, discovered Metallica (and numerous big name acts), and has Read more […]
For this scribe, there’s still nothing quite like a pulverizing piece of death/thrash to make the end of a long day feel refreshing. The combination of melody alongside breakneck speeds and energy are Read more […]
While most are surely familiar with Lindsay Schoolcraft due to her tenure in Cradle of Filth, contributing keyboards, harp, and her voice to the band. But she’s also brimming with other projects, such Read more […]
One band that popped out in a big way two years back was Vintersea. Their full-length debut, The Gravity of Fall, took a number of metallic elements both brutal and melodic, and brought them together Read more […]
Epic doom metal as a sub-genre sets a specific feel and atmosphere that excites and delights when performed to expectations. The combinations of riffs, tempos, and melodies send chills down spines, electricity Read more […]
When it comes to straight-up melodic death metal, Insomnium have been one of the strongest in the field for quite some time. They’ve had a string of classic albums that have done nothing but bolster Read more […]
German thrash has been around almost as long as the Bay Area scene. There are the innovators and leaders like Kreator, Destruction, Sodom, and Tankard – and the offspring, that now bleed into a second/third Read more […]
It goes without say that hearing the name “Entombed” means that no formal introductions should be required. With three albums under their belt now as Entombed A.D., it seems they’ve gotten pretty consistent Read more […]
A band that has been revered for decades for their unique, progressive take on the black metal genre is that of Borknagar. One could argue that the band’s sound is far from that of black metal in many Read more […]
When you have been involved in the music industry for thirty-five plus years as a musician, a producer, and a songwriter – it’s obvious that you find new ways to keep interest alive, otherwise you Read more […]
Carrying the torch for bands that lean on the heavier side of the melodic death metal spectrum, Frantic Amber have recently returned with their second full-length album, Bellatrix (after 4 years passing Read more […]
Dragonforce has always had a particular feeling to their music. There’s a fun factor to something like this, and some people get it and some don’t. But there’s no denying the technical prowess Read more […]
Forming in 1997, Italian band Elvenking have been harnessing a love of power and folk metal throughout their career. As of late, they’ve been on a serious hot streak if you will, capturing a style musically Read more […]
Another end to the summertime is at hand, and the always metallic fall season approaches. Not just due to the falling leaves and reflective days, but the explosion of releases each week between now and Read more […]
It’s been a stint since we’ve gotten new music from The Agonist. A solid three years at this point to be exact. But the band has been doing anything but lounging around. They’ve completed their Read more […]
Legacy often lends credibility in a metal scene steeped in history and tradition. In a current volatile industry, many flock to reliable musicians who have proven their worth and value. Usually resurrecting Read more […]
The longer you’ve been involved in the music scene, the more you can spot talent and bands that have the right outlook, attitude, and songwriting/style to vault up the ladder and hopefully impact people Read more […]
