Rare is the opportunity to be able to have two diverse acts with a twenty year plus history as guitarist Michael Amott currently has with melodic death metal veterans Arch Enemy and his stoner hard rock/metal Read more […]
Another month into the 2016 books and seems like things are just as solid as ever in the Bandcamp books, if not better! Plenty of new releases to sink your teeth into, and they won’t put a drain on Read more […]
With technical death metal being a genre that is steadily rising in popularity, some of the young upstarts miss its purpose. There are a number of bands that seemingly misunderstand what the genre is Read more […]
Discussion regarding progressive metal abounds. It’s a genre with innovative ideas, usually outstanding musicianship, and fervent followers willing to discuss and debate every aspect of their favorite Read more […]
For those who desire the next generation of traditional metal and wonder what will happen once Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept and the like will retire, look no further than the catalog of material Edmonton, Read more […]
Starkill seemed to have much buzz about them with the release of their debut album, Fires of Life. They hit some big tours in the US and Europe and before you knew it, they were back again in 2014 with Read more […]
With the Internet and social media shaping daily life the way that it does, it’s rare to really get your first impression of a band (outside of the local scene) in the live setting. But last April, Read more […]
All was quiet on the Textures front for a good length of time. Following the release of 2011’s celebrated Dualism album, the progressive metal leaders lost guitarist Jochem Jacobs and several members Read more […]
Now fully settled into the year that will be 2016, metal, like it does every year, continues to pump ’em out. It’s an exciting happening, although we reserve the right to maintain a critical eye to the Read more […]
There’s much excitement to be generated from the Epica camp at the moment. A North American tour with Moonspell and Starkill to make up from missed dates last fall (Simone Simons’ father was seriously Read more […]
Awfully refreshing to chat with a gent like Enforcer main dude Olof Wikstrand. He’s forthcoming, honest, and ultra-bright, which is what you’d expect from the leader of one of Sweden’s brightest Read more […]
Winter is always the best for Bandcamp finds. Not quite as many ‘big label’ releases and it being too cold outside to do anything (though this has been a weird year) make it seem like there’s plenty Read more […]
Seeking out some new independent metal, from a tip on my Facebook feed courtesy of MindMaze guitarist Jeff Teets I learned about this Sacramento, California power metal quartet called Helion Prime. Deciding Read more […]
Germany continues to be the centerpiece for heavy metal in the European community. A strong traditional, working class fan base never waver in their love for loudness. When tides shift or styles fall out Read more […]
Blackened death metal act Martriden has never been one to repeat themselves. Each album lent itself to the above label, but the outside influences and atypical songwriting have kept Martriden as a band Read more […]
While some may argue that the ‘golden age’ of melodic death metal may have come and gone, there’s still plenty of opportunity for bands to try their hand at writing that next big album. If all was Read more […]
Sweden has a long history in the metal movement – dig deep and you shall discover that beyond its impact on the melodic death and extreme metal scenes, there are a number of more traditional and power Read more […]
Chances are good that if you regularly attend a lot of small clubs or theaters to see your favorite heavy metal bands, you’ve had the opportunity to witness the California neo-classical speed/thrash/death Read more […]
Formation: 2014 (known as Silent Screams 2010-2011 and Hush 2011-2013) Location: Caguas, Puerto Rico Style: Thrash Personnel: Berny Santos (vocals, guitar); Gonzalo Ortiz (guitar); Fernando Rivera (bass); Read more […]
Working within the parameters of melodic death metal to create something compelling and interesting isn’t as easy as it sounds. It’s well-tread territory, so everyone is quick to play the “sounds Read more […]
Heavy metal truly has moved globally thanks to community and social connection – as we grow closer, debate, discuss, and form tight knit relationships which can blossom over the course of time. Hailing Read more […]
As you’ll learn in this interview, the Dutch metal scene has been making waves for a lot of its symphonic output- but lest ardent followers forget it’s fervent appeal for heavier sub-genres in the Read more […]
As the new year begins, this is our last look back at the way things were in 2015, and a glimpse into what 2016 has to offer at the same time. Whatever the future may bring this year, no doubt there will Read more […]
There was a lot of hoopla when Devin Townsend’s Casualties of Cool was announced back in 2014. Despite being a big leap musically (even from the eccentric Townsend), the crowdfunding goals were smashed Read more […]
With another year down in the books, things are looking bright here at Dead Rhetoric. A recent face-lift spruced things up at year’s end, and loads of new content await as we welcome 2016 into existence. Read more […]
Formation: 2011 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA Style: Melodic death metal on the heavier end of the genre Personnel: Kevin Spivey (guitar); Adam Walker (drums); Zach Senicola (vocals); Brent Read more […]
Formation: 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri, USA Style: Brutal, groove-driven death metal Personnel: Trynt Kelly (drums); Brandon Culligan (guitar); Andy Nagorski (guitars/vocals); Devon Ferrera Read more […]
With no clouds in sight and the sun shining bright, the final day of Wacken got off to a great start. As I was catching up with Simone over breakfast, she asked if I had been to the VIP Artist area yet. Read more […]
