Bands like North Carolina’s Dogbane, sadly, are going the way of the dinosaur. Whereas the 80s and 90s were once populated with heady, song-first, DIY, no-flash, but all substance bands, the new century Read more […]
The melodic death pool has become so diluted that it’s become increasingly more difficult to figure out who’s legit, and in turn, who’s not. The main issue has become these flighty, no-good metalcore Read more […]
After Queensryche’s superb performance, it was time to head back to the Bull Head City Tent to see Thyrfing. This unfortunately meant I had to miss the majority of Annihilator’s set, who were thrashing Read more […]
In an era where studio releases now span three to five years because of more revenue abilities on the road, it’s startling to see Finnish act Amberian Dawn issue seven studio albums in a swift eight Read more […]
Sometimes life just gets in the way. We’ve gone two months without a solid Bandcamp piece so it was high time to get the ball rolling once more, as these are some of the most fun and rewarding features Read more […]
Since there are no more Gold or Platinum sales within the sphere of metal, perhaps the most daunting task for any band is following up a well-received debut album. Slide in the classic line of “It takes Read more […]
With all of the cross-pollination and hybridization of metal genres, not to mention the various “branches” that extend outwards, there’s much to take in as one partakes from the metal genre. There’s Read more […]
Self-proclaimed titans of an AC/DC brand of speedy crossover/thrash, Gama Bomb have no intention of chasing the commercial dragon in their career. Writing love songs about beer or scarecrows is as close Read more […]
Back in adolescence when funds are limited, you take every chance possible to discover new music through any means. Specialty shows on the radio in one-two hour blocks once a week became a haven for tape Read more […]
Already establishing themselves in the riff/ heavy rock genre, the UK’s Gentlemans Pistols probably received a decent uplift in consumer/ media coverage following the recruitment of Carcass’ Bill Steer Read more […]
Mick Moss is many things, if not honest and forthright. His main musical vessel Antimatter (lest we forget his excellent Sleeping Pulse project that debuted last year) has released unquestionably, their Read more […]
In today’s race to become the most progressive and exploratory, there are a number of bands that equate ‘progressive’ as a term that means long, winding songs that seem to continue on well past the Read more […]
Seeking new talent as much as following the veteran artists has been imperative for this journalist since getting into the metal scene during the 1980’s. Fortunate to have a number of live venue options Read more […]
The word “progress” instantly comes to mind when pondering the oh-so-excellent state of Kontinuum’s sophomore album, Kyrr. The band’s 2013 Earth Blood Magic debut (Candlelight) certainly had its Read more […]
As I made my way to the Party Stage at the infield in preparation for Angra, I passed the Black Stage, where Epica had already started proceedings. I heard Simone exclaim, “We’re here to serve you Read more […]
Hard to believe that Children of Bodom has been releasing records at this point for almost two decades. There’s something to be admired about a strong vision, proper execution, and maintaining the numbers Read more […]
Minnesota may not be well known for its progressive metal output, but four-fifths of progressive metal act Chaos Frame call that state their home. Vocalist Dave Brown is the lone holdout, living on the Read more […]
Old school is the new school for a lot of twenty-something musicians who raid their parents or elder siblings record collections to become charter members of the heavy metal community. We all have to start Read more […]
All too often we as writers thrust the “supergroup” tag down listeners throats. It’s an easy way for people to identify with the group at hand since there is some familiarity with the members. Read more […]
It’s tough to write an introduction to a band as well-known as Cannibal Corpse. Who in the death metal world doesn’t know Cannibal Corpse? Thirteen albums in, the band is still going strong. One Read more […]
It’s safe to say that Huntress has built up quite a following over the course of their three album with Napalm Records. With a blistering pace (only 4 years for three albums), a feeling of pure occult Read more […]
If there is one band that is synonymous with scorching brutality, it’s Hate Eternal. There’s no other band out that that can truly crush your ears the way that Hate Eternal does, album after album. Read more […]
Formation: 2010 Location: New Haven, Connecticut Style: Progressive death metal Personnel: Jeff Haddad (Vocals); Mark Lyon (Guitars); Ernie DelVecchio (Guitars); David Legenhausen (Bass); Gary Marotta Read more […]
Many of Sweden’s melodic death metal greats have come and gone over the years (or been relegated to irrelevance), yet Soilwork has managed to stay ahead of the game for much of their twenty year lifespan. Read more […]
The story of Amorphis is one that has plenty of twists and turns. Going all the way back to The Karelian Isthmus, you’ll find a far different band that you hear today. In fact, you can even move forward Read more […]
Back to school is here once more. The start of another fresh year, but as far as the metal calendar goes, it’s a different story. Fall is always the heart of the release schedule and 2015 has been Read more […]
If you’ve been around the power metal scene for a while, you don’t have to hunt high and low (pun fully intended) to see the peaks and valleys surrounding Finland’s Stratovarius career-wise. Ascending Read more […]
One person in heavy metal that clearly needs no introduction is that of Soulfly’s Max Cavalera. Already legendary from his role in the influential Sepultura, Soulfly marked a rebirth. It can also be Read more […]
Nautik doom … themes relating to classic literature and the mysteries, suspense, and horrors that lurk beneath the depths of water are probably a new concept to most in the metal genre. Since 2004, German Read more […]
Making it more than a decade and continuing to grow with each album is one thing that keeps Leaves’ Eyes separate from most of the symphonic metal crowd. The band’s sixth album, King of Kings, is Read more […]
