Often-times, the slam genre is full of bands that simply want to slam and slam some more. There’s nothing of substance beyond the initial adrenaline rush of a good moshing riff. Dysentery are one of Read more […]
Despite their mysterious nature, Abyssal made a name for themselves over two solid albums that they self-distributed (mostly through Bandcamp for a “name your price” release). As more heads began Read more […]
I, Voidhanger Records puts out some of the best, most captivating and impressive atmospheric black metal out there today. It seems to make sense that some of these acts are of the one-man variety, as the Read more […]
There’s been some buzz about Vanum, due to its union of members: K. Morgan of Ash Borer and M. Rekavics of Fell Voices. Despite some crossing of the paths between the two before, Vanum marks the first Read more […]
In spite of being German, in the melodic metal vein, and boasting former Gamma Ray bass player Uwe Wessel in its ranks, Gothic Fate was never able to secure a proper record deal when they were an active Read more […]
A bit of a Voivod title, eh? Something that would fit in between Angel Rat and The Outer Limits, perhaps, but so is the way this Swiss quartet goes. Previously known to this scribe by way of their 2012 Read more […]
The best of drunken ideas can turn into solid gold for musicians willing to step outside their comfort zone. Soilwork vocalist Björn ‘Speed’ Strid and fellow guitarist David Andersson initiated plans Read more […]
German thrash veterans Dew-Scented have been one of those mid-level bands that plug along efficiently through a style that keeps its head and heart onto the energy and spirit of the movement. In other Read more […]
Metalcore has a tendency to leave a bad taste in mouth of many. But it wasn’t always that way. Before its huge push in the early 2000s, there were many bands slugging it out underground with a true Read more […]
What does it mean to be progressive anymore? A question that many bands (and fans) have asked with the usage of the word to span to everything from death metal to metalcore to power metal and beyond. Read more […]
Usually, the bands that leave themselves shrouded in mystery belong to the black metal camp, but Undead’s anonymous hooded members clearly belong to the old school death metal faction. While it is refreshing Read more […]
Jakarta, Indonesia’s Vallendusk made some pretty impressive noise for themselves upon their full-length debut in 2013 with Black Clouds Gathering. Indeed, there is a certain novelty to the band’s origins Read more […]
Onwards we go again, heading in the direction that many death metal bands have been traveling towards in recent years, which is Golgotha of course. Mefitic has been heading in this direction for a number Read more […]
Swedish melodic death metal, strange concept right? Sarcasm aside, there’s a reason why the two seem to be so synonymous with each other. Despite the more worldly view of many bands currently, one Read more […]
Initially, hearing something for the first time makes you just say “whoa.” In the case of Autokrator, checking out a song to listen to resulted in a feeling of “whoa, that is heavy.” The usage Read more […]
When you get confused for southern rock or 70’s bands with previous names like Lizard or Steamhammer and you play power metal, it’s time to go back to the proverbial drawing board for a new moniker. Read more […]
In the world of post-metal, Rosetta has played along in the background for a number of years. Never really seated among the genre elite, but doing some well-respected works that blended together elements Read more […]
When looking at the melodic death metal scene and countries that savor the savage combination of high pitch musical harmonies and devastating riffs/vocals, although a boatload of acts originate from North Read more […]
The unyielding success of Gojira has made it such for other French bands playing anything remotely tied to modern metal that they’ll be instantly compared to what the Duplantier brothers are doing. It’s Read more […]
Flashback to the early ‘00s when Dimmu Borgir was practically untouchable, and bands like Old Man’s Child, Limbonic Art, and Anorexia Nervosa were all flying high with their symphonic approach to black Read more […]
Burzum worship, as we’ve come to know, was perfected not too long ago by the Ukrainian force that is Drudkh. Anyone else giving it a go…it’s somewhat pointless. Yet there are those who will still try Read more […]
Spain’s Rise to Fall have been gaining momentum over the last two albums. Admittedly, it felt as if there was something missing on their debut, Restore the Balance, but 2012’s Defying the Gods began Read more […]
A name that often veers into metal territory, yet doesn’t quite have the cache as it should, Killing Joke bears the primary influence over supergroup Tau Cross. Comprised of members from Amebix, Misery, Read more […]
With a plethora of subgenres permeating metal, extending like the branches of an ever-growing tree, nearly every band can be labeled or categorized to fit one of them. While some may see it as a curse, Read more […]
With all the need to go ‘old school,’ it’s more refreshing for bands that attempt that sound to try to keep a little bit of the more modern approach to give it some contrast and freshness. Bands Read more […]
Khors is one of the staples of the Ukrainian pagan black metal scene. The war torn country truly boasts an impressive number of excellent bands, including Nokturnal Mortum, Drudkh, Hate Forest and Munruthel Read more […]
Helloween are certainly a take ‘em or leave ‘em band, although you’d be a damned fool to do the latter. The grand pumpkins have crossed the 30-year mark in their career, with My God-Given Right emerging Read more […]
These are bountiful times for the local heavy metal scene across New England – and acts like Danvers, Massachusetts’ Carnivora are responsible for the resurgence over the past few years. The five piece Read more […]
If there is one label that seems to be able to sift through the underground to find metal bands doing off the beaten path stuff, it’s Hypnotic Dirge. French avant-garde Verlies is their latest acquisition, Read more […]
Despite the album name, Milan’s Mindful of Pripyat aren’t trying to bring any sorrow upon the listener. There’s no doom to be had here, only audio violence. Mindful of Pripyat, of which it can Read more […]
