In Babylonian mythology, Kurnugia is the underworld. When it comes to underground credibility, this Ohio death metal quintet embodies the principles of old school based on their steady development decades Read more […]
Having a significant presence since their formation in the early ‘90s, largely in part due to then Cannibal Corpse vocalist Chris Barnes, Six Feet Under is one of those acts that most metal fans are Read more […]
With all of the bands available at the choosing of the listener, it’s always a pleasure to find an act that simply walk along the same path as everyone else. Far too often, imitation carries the bulk Read more […]
There are some bands that just keep plugging away in the underground. Germany’s Thunder and Lightning have been doing their thing for over ten years at this point, with a resume that includes 4 full-length Read more […]
Steady inroads continue to develop in the traditional forms of heavy metal going five decades strong. Excitement abounds through the old guard when it comes to new studio albums and tour announcements Read more […]
With little, if any albums to clean out from 2016, onward we jump into 2017 with the first round of our monthly short reviews, otherwise known as Rapid Fires. Up this month: A Sun Traverse, Aether, Borealis, Read more […]
If you’ve followed the hard rock and metal realm since the early 2000’s, there’s a solid chance you are familiar with virtuoso guitarist Gus G. His extensive discography includes work with Mystic Read more […]
Clichéd as it may be to say, perhaps we are currently witnessing a new age of melodic death metal. Not of the super modern variety, as that’s been churning out the pipelines for years. But the olden Read more […]
Melding together the rich literature of mythology and the wondrous expansiveness available through symphonic metal, Enemy of Reality represent one of the shining newcomer beacons from Greece. Beyond the Read more […]
The start of a new year once more. A number of bands fast out of the gate already, with either preview tracks from material to come or short EPs to get a jump on the scene. Always plenty to explore for Read more […]
Seven albums in to this point, symphonic powerhouse Xandria shows no signs of slowing down. Acquiring current vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen around the time of their last full-length, Sacrificium, the Read more […]
In most cases, the bass is fourth fiddle in the instrumentation scheme. That’s just how it is in metal. The best example would be Jason Newsted’s virtually inaudible tones on …And Justice for All, Read more […]
The tide had been rising for Battle Beast for a number of years all the way up to their third release, 2015’s Unholy Savior. Shortly after the album had been released (to even greater successes than Read more […]
As one of the first true practitioners of symphonic metal, Christofer Johnsson has permanent license to do as he wishes. The initial bold leap he took with Therion’s godly 1996 Theli has resulted in Read more […]
Remember when death metal just stood for death metal – not too technical, nor fusing together elements of hardcore? Berlin, CT trio Kayotik aim to bring bring back the good old early 90’s days so to Read more […]
Outside of the Big Four of thrash, one reliable constant has been the steady meat and potatoes, bread and butter outlook and execution for New Jersey’s Overkill. When other bands break up or move on Read more […]
One of the longest-running death metal bands to emerge out of Italy, Hour of Penance emerged at the turn of the century and has been going strong ever since. They’ve moved through a few labels over Read more […]
Many veteran metal acts have prospered as well if not more than their original time of popularity through the internet revolution- especially in terms of live performances in all corners of the globe. Read more […]
Grunge, the ever-infamous killer of ’80s glam and thrash bands, has enjoyed a mild boost in the credibility department as the years progress. Many are seeing the style for what it was: A more moody, less Read more […]
Click HERE to read Part I. Dead Rhetoric: How do you define progressive metal – considering the broad scope of what is considered progressive metal these days, as you can have everything from Devin Read more […]
Progressive metal needs fresh blood – as stagnation can be a death knell for veteran bands. Australia’s Hemina aim to be one of those go-to acts with their wide encompassing outlook to the genre through Read more […]
Formation: 2009 Location: Waterbury, CT Style: Metal with various progressive, death, thrash, and groove inflections. Personnel: Brenda St Amant (vocals); Bryan Reilly (guitars); Jason Niezgorski (guitars); Read more […]
Behold, the last installment of Rapid Fires for the turbulent year that was 2016. Actually, we’ll stay away from social and/or political commentary and simply note the unyielding strength of the metal Read more […]
As we begin yet another revolution around the sun, we at DR would like to take a moment to thank all of our supporters for this site, who continue to allow us to grow and expand. May 2017 continue in Read more […]
In addition to our own staff picks this year, we thought it might be fun to reach out to some members of the metal community and get their thoughts on the best releases of 2016. Check them out, as well Read more […]
Modern advances have accelerated the recording process, as what once had to be done in an expensive studio on the clock can now be achieved at a fraction of the cost at home – plus with the added benefit Read more […]
Undoubtedly, there was a lot of great metal released this year. With new albums from Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Testament, Death Angel, Sodom, Destruction, Flotsam & Jetsam, and Vektor, it feels like Read more […]
The U.K. thrash incarnation of Cancer and the Australian depressive black metal entity also known as Cancer are suitably worlds apart. The U.K. thrash version predates the Australian version by nearly Read more […]
Read Part I HERE Dead Rhetoric: You recently toured Europe with Destruction, Enforcer, and Nervosa. How did the band deal with being on five different tour buses due to the breakdowns and burn-ups- Read more […]
Second chances in any aspect of life should never be taken for granted- especially in the realm of metal. Many musicians falter due to band dissension or poor decision making at certain key moments that Read more […]
