…toric: So what do you feel you tried to push farther with Paradox? Browning: I think it’s a combination of some extra stuff – this time we have a keyboardist that can also play guitar and drums. He’s a really good grindcore drummer, and he is a really good addition to the band. When we got him a year ago now, he just upped our ante of being able to play things. He did things that we couldn’t do with other keyboard players. In two songs, we have so…
…ent and see where these new ideas went. It was a perfect fit. Dead Rhetoric: So how does Cognitive Dissidents compare to your previous EP, Laser Baron? Buonanno: I would say we grew up a lot [laughs]. It wasn’t about putting parts together. It’s still a concept album. There is a story that you can get the impression of. It’s not only that we grew up and write more together, but these riffs and ideas had a lot of time to be worked on. With that tim…
…ath as the headliners. That was great – one of my favorite shows we have played over there. But yeah, this will be the first time we are playing more than one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw7FFhmmrzE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf9V3B9jk0c Allegaeon on Facebook…
…cessary to change their entire approach, but more melody to go along with the brutality is bound to bring them a bit closer to the forefront. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpk-bssfnww Enterprise Earth on Facebook…
…the viewpoint of being intelligible, the lack of dynamics does nothing to counter the similar lack in the music. Maybe it’ll come with time. The quieter moments across Wounds tend to resonate really well. The metal moments, or at least as they’re manifested here, leave something to be desired. The songs are dense and samey in content and structure (over half float in the 6-7 minute range) and in retrospect it’s frequently difficult to distinguish…
…lder fans. In Flames has something really special here. – Kyle McGinn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0sujFluBlE [8.5/10] Polarization and debate reign supreme when it comes to our favorite bands. We often like to isolate songs and records that we adore – and openly criticize when musicians stretch or move into new ground for fear of selling out or watering down their sound. One such band that has certainly moved from their foundation as a propon…
…ors. It’s volatile and fun, which is a great combination for fans of this particular style, even if it treads waters that may feel familiar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQOmSn9ET9o Brick by Brick on Facebook…
…toN project. An industrial-laced death metal vibe a la early Fear Factory, complete with mechanized riffs and harsh/clean vocals is the expectation and he delivers on it fully. But the floaty, sci-fi atmosphere is what often gives AutomatoN some of their most interesting moments, in how they counter the harsh and cold riffing (check out the trade-offs in “Section X”). The industrial effects also hit the futuristic mark, and deliver a Fear Factory-…
…ls, and the reliance on some scream/sung patterns could use some tweaking if the band wants to make a name for themselves as they move ahead. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iatYAW2inIo Abstract Rapture on Facebook…
…record pushes a hi-fi intensity that goes counter-culture to these trigger/computer perfect digital productions that seem to whirl out on a cookie cutter conveyor belt by the dozens today. The layering of dual guitars, bass, and drums against King’s morose and raspy vocal patterns adds to the tension and intensity – even when there are small spotlights for a bass solo from Les Snyder during “The Shivers” or supplementary narrative word elements th…
…of their peers simply don’t dig into. Thus making Currents a more appealing act for those who still get a kick out of the metalcore genre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uv0F6RMCNdI Currents official website…
…gged us to play, and I feel for them. We want to bring the whole production and the whole show with us. If we can make it happen, we will tour the United States. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epOZ7t2A7n8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yd6SovXtKbY Impellitteri on Facebook…
…s what it set out to do brilliantly. It’s full of catchy earworms and keeps the listener wondering where Shining will head towards next. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztrHwdvutBQ Shining on Facebook…
…it’s sure to please those who have been following the band since their onset. Where they go from here will no doubt be the next question. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=homfk9iTb7s Dark Sarah on Facebook…
…he’s invested in it. You have to invest yourself in everything that you do, and it will pay off for you. That’s the lesson of the day! Go 110% or don’t go at all. Especially if you are around me. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpm9QrPKfWE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlDPWmwO7SU Devildriver official website The Oracle Management official website Suncult official website…
…release from start to finish. There’s a reason why she is so in-demand, and Tectonic allows her to stand just as tall with her own material. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly4YaZyYzTE Amanda Somerville on Facebook…
…ight promise that surrounds each listen to this album, which seems certain that the band can further capitalize on with future offerings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-_OBmkU3jk Micawber on Facebook…
…progressive moments litter the landscape, offering some melodic balance to counter and allowing the songs a bit of needed breathing time. All of which makes Start Becoming Nothing a pleasant mix of visceral and nuance. Exlimitir – It Weighed Itself in Silver Release Date – February 2018 Location – Antarctica Style – Lovecraftian death metal Nightmarish in their overall approach, Exlimitir stir up some bleak, desolate, and often terrifying vibes in…
…ts) and closer “Getting Lost Slowly” is Black Salvation at their most exploratory, with Bruniusson and Schwidop piecing together a free-form rhythm section that holds the blues and near-punk together. Essentially free from the shackles of common hard rock and metal, Black Salvation’s dark fashioning of psych rock is every bit the trip it’s intended to be. Somewhere along the way, they left the engaging songs at the door, however. https://youtu.be/…
…able of knocking the listener back with their intensity, but sadly it’s a more short-term effect than something one will return to frequently. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StN24G9kidU Lecherous Nocturne on Facebook…
…s a quiet album by any means, but an ethereal and esoteric vibe seems to accompany Sleep in Heads take on progressive metal. Perhaps it’s due a combination of Sonya’s excellent vocal work, the sometimes sweeping synths, and well-employed violin that are used in contrast to some more punchy riffs and melodies. Most importantly, they give the music the space that it needs to breathe as they move from beautifully melodic sections to groovy, heavier o…
…re emphasis given to the macabre atmosphere, with some unsettling darkness coming forth as one potential future avenue that could yield added dividends to Nòtt’s sound. “Sol” echoes this sentiment, as eerie melodies provide a suitable force to counter a more frenetic feel behind “Nothing.” A promising start for Nòtt here in 2018. Though it does traffic in the usual black metal confines, there’s no doubt that it’s thoroughly well done with plenty o…
…aintains a degree of heaviness to the riffs while staying melodic. Let’s see if they can keep this level of quality up with a full-length. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12dFYvQQOlM Forte Ruin on Facebook…
…th them being able to introduce some real rumbling riffage as an effective counter. When they double-down on the melody or dive into some leads, there’s a feeling of more introspection and occasional melancholy. The dynamic works well and gives the music a deeper and more rich flavor to it, effectively lending more credence to the heavier material at the same time. The heaviness is always there, but their ability to channel it into modes other tha…
…ys something to pull you back towards another round with the album. Inviting yet snarling, The Atlas Moth are never at a loss for character. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0sPCl71qes The Atlas Moth on Facebook…
…of the band’s lyrical content. – Kyle McGinn (Aetherian on Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA0Y2wwpmBY Almanac “Losing My Mind” Kingslayer Nuclear Blast Shot in a castle in the Czech Republic, Almanac simulate much of the historical content for “Losing My Mind” in this video. Opening with a horse drawn carriage, the sword fighting sequences appear to be a running theme that moves back and forth against the band performance aspects. Reli…
…dation sets up their sound to be one that is fresh and interesting, with a combination of some delightfully intricate proggy structures and jazz fusion combining with sweeping female vocals and driving metallic riffing. Opening track “Step Beyond” is a good one to dissect, with heavier riffs opening it up before more progressive melodies take over with a strong vocal performance. Frequent dips into more atmospheric counter the building up of heavi…
…ost sure it’s eventually going to go out of bounds and try to transcend weirdness. Instead, it maintains a thread of identity and character that is easy to latch onto. By no means is this comfortable and/or commercial black metal, but it’s transcendental black metal that is memorable. https://youtu.be/OmEbeKTWIks Chaos Moon on Facebook…
…year and also discuss the plans for next year, festivals etc. Of course we are very excited to follow the release wordwide and hope that it will be a success! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNVur6CDJ8w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIbj45hPpWc Metalite on Facebook…
…, “Fly the flag and see who salutes it.” You never know until you do it. It’s looking pretty good and we’ll have a good chance to get out there and get tight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJPkigmZspY Pre-order Delirium Tremens HERE Narcotic Wasteland on Facebook…
