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January 9th, 2024 Features

Rome In Monochrome – Pushing Ego Out of the Equation

…anieri: Alexander is a good friend of Flavio, our drummer: they met in the backstage of a festival and became friends, so when we decided that “A Tomb Beyond the Furthest Star” needed some death metal vibes I instantly thought of his monster voice. I saw him live with October Tide and he completely blew me away: I also do extreme vocals, but this guy is one of a kind, maybe one of the best out there. So, we got in touch, he liked the song and laid…

January 4th, 2024 Features

Daniel Barkasi Best-of 2023

…tarantulas of which I don’t have an accurate count on. I spent a full year back as a regular contributor here at Dead Rhetoric, which has felt like coming home. I’ve gotten to review a ton of albums, and have enjoyed the opportunity to take on some added responsibilities, which I’ve relished and look forward to contributing further in the coming year. Thanks to David E. Gehlke, Matt Coe, and Katarina McGinn for the continued trust and partnership…

November 26th, 2023 Features

A Dark Reborn – Circling the Last Echo

…ard to find opportunities even if you have a record label, so without that backing, it’s even more complicated. In our case we wanted to try Art Gates because we thought it would bring us a good approach of the band outside and inside our country. Dead Rhetoric: What are your thoughts on the metal scene in your part of Spain? Are there specific styles that seem to be more appreciated than others – and is there a strong movement locally to support…

October 28th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Ne Obliviscaris / Beyond Creation / The Omnific – October 10, 2023 – The Orpheum, Tampa, FL

…a successful European jaunt, the talented Australian’s were finally coming back to North American Shores. However, this tour hasn’t been without its challenges before it began. Support band Persefone sadly had to drop off of the tour, replaced by fellow Aussies The Omnific. More impactful to Ne Obliviscaris themselves was harsh vocalist Xenoyr would be unable to make the tour due to health reasons. This was also the case for the already completed…

August 6th, 2023 Features

Signs of the Swarm – Heavy Is A Feeling

…ike Talons”, there’s a big part where everything fades out, and that kicks back in and his lyric choices for that stuff is awesome. The main lyric there is ‘fades away’… it makes it a piece of music rather than just a metal song. I love that. Dead Rhetoric: Can you describe the atmosphere or aesthetic you were going for when it comes to the cover art for the new record? Crow: Amongst the Low & Empty, it’s a song we had talked about off and on for…

June 7th, 2023 Reviews

The Dark Side of the Moon – Metamorphosis (Napalm Records)

…on Metamorphosis. Considering Ad Infinitum released Chapter III – Downfall back in March (link to review), and with Feuerschwanz having Fegefeuer coming out in July, one has to wonder when Bonny and Platz had time to sleep. Of course they aren’t in this alone; Morten Løwe Sørensen (Amaranthe) showcases his talented drumming abilities, while Jenny Diehl (who has been a guest musician for Feuerschwanz in the past) dances her fingers over harp string…

April 27th, 2023 Features

Enforced – Denial and Delusions

…ic: War Remains is the third and latest Enforced album. You mention in the background information that it’s very straight-forward production-wise, plus aggressive, no-frills thrash that packs a potent punch in just a little over 30 minutes. What do you believe you’ve learned from the first two albums that you applied for the better this go around? Knox Colby: Don’t over think it – and don’t over do it. For the style we are trying to go for, it doe…

April 16th, 2023 Features

Sermon – Blurring Boundaries

…toric: The latest Sermon album is Of Golden Verse – and you discuss in the background information that for this second record, you upped the level of aggression without intending to. Now able to appreciate the completion of the record, what circumstances took place that caused this to be a natural evolution from the sad atmosphere portrayed on your debut album from 2019 Birth of the Marvellous? Him: It was quite a few things in life that were goin…

January 8th, 2023 Features

Beyond the Black – The Whole Big Picture

…our thoughts on the shows, the response, and the feelings of finally being back playing live on stage? Jennifer Haben: It was an absolutely amazing tour. Some of the best shows that I have ever played. Even if financially it was really horrible for us (due to the delays), the feeling that was in the air was just incredible. With all the travelling, the bands, and the people in front of the stages, every single moment was so precious, and you could…

July 12th, 2022 Features

Cleanbreak – Hustling for Glory

…, undeniable hooks, stellar riffs and lead breaks, proper and professional backbone foundational elements and James’ stellar voice to bring these tracks home. We reached out to Mr. Durbin on Zoom and he was happy to bring us into the circle regarding the formation of this group – the work behind finding the right musicians, songwriting, thoughts on the supergroup record output of Frontiers, plus plenty of talk regarding what the modern musician ha…

February 20th, 2022 Features

Napalm Death -Spectrum of Extremity

…nd when I have done it, it’s maybe to help bands out who ask me to do some backing vocals or something like that. I will always help people out where I can. Shane [Embury] has been in a million different bands, so it’s a little different for him but my main focal point is Napalm Death. I do get a little paranoid sometimes, if there is a chance for another band, because I don’t want to spread myself thin. I have this weird fright mechanism where if…

December 5th, 2021 Features

SkeleToon – Revenge of the Power Metal Nerds

…ase for their latest effort The 1.21 Gigawatts Club – paying homage to the Back to the Future movie series that penetrated the global landscape during the 1980’s taken into a metal context. Adventure and dynamic twists exist through each successive song – including a blitzkrieg interpretation of the Chuck Berry classic “Johnny B. Goode” to end the record. We reached out to vocalist Tomi Fooler recently and he brought us up to speed on the philosop…

August 9th, 2021 Reviews

Archangel A.D. – Casus Belli (Self-Released)

…the Moon” showcases Justin’s melodic improvement with his vocals – rearing back for some poignant moments in the chorus. Versatility is the main strength of this record and Archangel A.D. in general – including lyrical topics from reality to Tolkien at their disposal. They can obliterate minds and bodies in the thrash platform they are familiar with, but those added Spanish/bluesy influences can be a game-changer for long-term appeal as the band h…

July 28th, 2021 Reviews

Ankhara – Premonición (Art Gates Records)

Back for a second go around after disbanding in 2004, Ankhara hails from Spain and live within a traditional power metal spectrum for this fifth studio record Premonición. Four-fifths of the lineup continues from those early days, with drummer Matias de Vallejo climbing aboard prior to 2018’s Sinergia effort. They’ve appeared on tribute records from local/international legends like Baron Rojo and Iron Maiden – so it’s a safe bet that you can tell…

June 8th, 2021 Features

Living Dead Girl – Dark yet Feminine

…he best experience you can have. It was really great that I had a lot of practice before I went to go work with Mitchell Marlow in Los Angeles. I had basically got myself ready for it over the years. There was a lot of evolution, because really at the end of the day, I knew I wanted to make some heavy, awesome music. Metal is a big blanket term and there are so many different categories and subgenres. I was just winging it [laughs]. I didn’t know…

December 5th, 2020 Features

Perennial Quest – The Circuits Twist Again

…this was before Alex got in touch with us, someone in the studio answered back to say yes, but it would take him so long that we decided we would maybe try that when we are making a full-length. He said he was available for mastering at any point in time. We just thought it would be super awesome to have someone like that work on our songs. Man did he do awesome, all of this came out great. Dead Rhetoric: All Things Rotten handled the futuristic…

October 8th, 2020 Reviews

Lik – Misanthropic Breed (Metal Blade)

…r everything they possibly can. That cozy HM-2 buzzsaw gives Lik plenty of backbone to work their sound off of. The band is at their best when they really dig into the faster tempos and just lay down oodles of metallic carnage. “The Weird” wastes almost no time in delivering that sensation to the listener as the band franticly tosses in destructive riffs at high speeds, culminating in an energetic rush of epic proportions. It’s completely raging a…

August 18th, 2020 Features

Unleash the Archers – Enter the Abyss

…three months and pretty much wrote the entire record. He would send things back and forth – saying I am thinking of this riff for this song, does that work? I’d be like yes or no, or I think we can work with it but change this around. It really helped with him and I working back and forth pretty solidly to create a really cohesive sound. It’s really hard to say if there was a point where we were like ‘wow, this is something special’. If anything,…

August 9th, 2020 Features

Judicator – …And There Was Nothing

…ion dies down. I’m optimistic for the future. Dead Rhetoric: Can you think back to what originally attracted you to the power metal genre – and how Blind Guardian became one of your favorite bands? Because I remember a time when Blind Guardian didn’t have a North American record deal until the late 90’s and you had to buy their records on import… Yelland: Wow! As far as what drew me into power metal, things started with Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica…

May 30th, 2020 Features

Sifting Through Bandcamp – May 2020

…rk Divinity – Messianic Talk about a time warp! Dark Divinity bring things back to the more caustic times of melodic death metal, with immediate thoughts of early At the Gates and Eucharist stemming to mind when “Set in Stone” starts things up. The melodies are aggressive, the vocals are biting, drums are blasting, and there’s lots of vicious riffs to enjoy. It’s not a total throwback, of course, but that early spirit of the genre is completely ca…

March 18th, 2020 Reviews

Brain Stem – Symptoms of Annihilation: Stage 2 (Self-Released)

…ut in their fair share of grooves to accomplish this. Closer “Dawn of Rot” actually maintains a mid-tempo pacing for much of its runtime, but isn’t afraid to pull out some explosive segments to keep the energy levels up. The riffs work, and despite the aggression level, they are usually pretty catchy and manage to draw you in. The only real thing that is a knock against the band is how familiar the overall formula feels. It’s almost impossible to…

February 23rd, 2020 Reviews

Chronicles of Hate – The Birth of Hate (Extreme Metal Music)

…it does add to the feeling here. One simply gets the feeling of knowing exactly what is coming around each corner and it puts a damper on the overall experience. As a debut, The Birth of Hate does have some strong points in the melodies but the reliance on the same strong structures leaves it feeling somewhat underwhelming. Some out of the box approaches would help Chronicles of Hate out in the future – there’s potential, so let’s see what happen…

February 13th, 2020 Features

Godthrymm – Exalted Beings

…nt memory has taught us many valuable lessons, the most obvious being that background, past achievements and geographical locale don’t always make for a safe bet. The U.K.’s Godthrymm tick off all of those boxes: Members of notable musical history. Geographical locale tying them to a certain sound. And the expectations created by virtue of previous accomplishments. Formed in 2017 by former My Dying Bride, Solistice and Vallenfyre guitarist Hamish…

January 14th, 2020 Features

Victorius – Interplanetary Space Ninjas

…to. But behind every dinosaur or space ninja, there’s the musical chops to back it up. Thrilling, riff and melody-friendly fare that hits just the right uptempo and intricate combo. Thus we grabbed guitarist Dirk Scharsich for a quick round of Q & A about their latest album, humor in metal, and the importance of presentation/appearance. Dead Rhetoric: There seems to be a shift in Victorius’ sound with Dinosaur Warfare – do you feel that with that…

November 29th, 2019 Features

Noveria – Maintaining Equilibrium

…er a few months, Noveria was ready to roll! Dead Rhetoric: How do you look back upon your initial two albums Risen and Forsaken at this point in Noveria’s history? What would you consider the best aspects of each recording, and what do you feel you learned and improved upon for the future? Mattei: I definitely look back at every album thinking that the results were the best we could have achieved at the time. We’re definitely proud of what we did…

February 22nd, 2019 Reviews

Demon Hunter – Peace (Solid State Records)

…s still a ton of the usual Demon Hunter vibes (from their other, more laid-back tracks in the discography), Peace feels a bit more expansive and willing to push the boundaries of what they have accomplished to date as a band. Pushing back the melodeath influences and allowing the ever-present gothic vibes to roll to the front in many of the tracks lends a gloomy, yet sometimes upbeat feeling to the album. There’s almost no growls to be had, but mu…

November 21st, 2018 Features

Vermithrax – Earning Metal Stripes

…ittsburgh, PA is home to Vermithrax – an outfit that contains members with backgrounds in numerous power, progressive, thrash, and death acts. So it shouldn’t be surprising that they’ve come together to develop a sound that embraces a lot of multiple genres – dynamic and heavy, while still retaining sophistication and musically savvy when necessary. Their latest full-length Imperium Draconis has been years in the making, but finally the world can…

November 17th, 2018 Features

Misthaven – Aces in the Hole

…It is like when you walk your own path and at one point you stop and look back. Then you see how far you’ve gone. We are just so proud of what we’ve become, talking about music and talking about band. Dead Rhetoric: What do you feel defines Aces as your debut full-length album? Eleonora: We never ran across so many difficulties as we did while working on Aces. It’s like video-games: if you meet enemies it means you’re in the right path. That’s wh…

November 2nd, 2018 Features

Gama Bomb – Speed and Nostalgia

…h empowered to say things like this.’ Which is a shame, as Gama Bomb bring back a lot of that youthful excitement that made thrash a staple in this scribe’s metal diet during the 1980’s and early 90’s. Embracing a love of 80’s nostalgia, movies, sci-fi, nerdiness, and a bit of modern social/political commentary – these gentlemen have carved out their own faithful niche audience globally and continue to feed those hordes with more material to their…

October 22nd, 2018 Reviews

Hate Eternal – Upon Desolate Sands (Season of Mist)

…Dependable and strikingly brutal, Upon Desolate Sands is another top-shelf effort from a band that gives fans precisely what they want but leave enough wiggle room to subtly explore melodic arenas when necessary. Hate Eternal may be a steamroller of a band, but the magic lies in their ability to shake the Earth with intensity while making it an experience that you want to return to and dissect the little things you may have missed out on with your…