…y 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…
…”) can keep the band from wandering into areas that feel too melodic. They counter melodies with blastbeats, high tempo riffing, and ominous growls that will have you ready to scream along, even if the lyrics tend to fit into the usual tropes. The aggression factor keeps the band from being lumped into the ‘melodeath’ category too much – it’s the type of release that even fans of traditional death metal can equally enjoy. It does tend to feel a bi…
…and soul into this one. – Kyle McGinn (Gone in April on Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiBlC-KkNyc Jag Panzer “Foggy Dew” The Deviant Chord SPV This track is an old Irish ballad from the 1900s that chronicles the Easter Uprising of 1916, a battle cry for the Irish to fight for the cause of Ireland rather than England during World War I. Guitarist Mark Briody spent significant hours putting together this lyric video with the band reinte…
…tand how each other plays, we really gel well together live even though we come from completely different backgrounds. Dead Rhetoric: Do you end up picking out spots for who handles the lead work based on those individual strengths? Ashley: Yes. I prefer taking more structured leads, and he’ll take any leads that require a bit more aggression. Dead Rhetoric: Being a guitar teacher as a day job, what type of students do you work with, and where do…
…on and high-flying melodies that elevate themselves far above the norm due to the sharp songwriting and energy. In one word: excellent. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gy5rHK0zgc Shattered Sun on Facebook…
…Fine Day to Exit, did you see that album as your last chance of making it commercially? Cavanagh: Back then, I did. That was a dream of mine, then. It isn’t anymore. The fact is that we’re far bigger now than we were then. It’s strange. I don’t hold that illusion anymore. I wish it was the case because it would be great to not worry about money and we could travel in comfort. Touring is such hard work just because of the way we travel, but I’m qu…
…tairs. At the back of the venue (to the left of the stage), is a grill and counter/eating area for a between-set snack. The burgers are top-notch, as is the venue staff. Western Massachusetts is ground zero for Promotorhead Entertainment, which has been hosting and promoting shows in the area (and beyond) since 2011. Founded by John Gulow, Promotorhead is one of the many New England promoters I referenced earlier putting on successful, varied show…
…ngs develop, as What the Oak Left gets the job done if you love electric styled folk/epic metal with extreme yet discernible melodies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjM4f-Er8W0 Atlas Pain on Facebook…
…dd title, album closer “Naglfar Is Loosed” is the kind of song that will help black metal punters maintain their faith in Nidingr. Triumphant and battling, the song is highlighted by airy female vocals, providing just the right amount of counter-balance to an album that sometimes goes out of focus. The High Heat Licks Against Heaven has enough twists and turns to save face, although don’t be surprised if Teloch’s riff choices leave you out in the…
…, with symphonic tones serving to elevate the band to the next level. An album that many will still be talking about come year’s end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnRAIwLql1g Persefone on Facebook…
…death opened up yet want an album full of interesting leads should consider In Thousand Lakes a solid (returning) contender to the scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4snJOPg7UQE In Thousand Lakes on Facebook…
…death metal fans, regardless of which country of origin you prefer (Swedish/Finnish) – Words of Farewell represent the complete package. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NDjFhJXeRw Words of Farewell on Facebook…
…they lock in what they are doing. For now, if you want to hear folk metal in a new light, it’s worth giving Counter//Current a shot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_2lXaLCfRE Krampus on Facebook…
…re you don’t drift too far off. Persistence of Thought is sure to keep you coming back for more. 12. Equipoise – Birthing Homunculi Fans of technical death metal take heed as Equipoise should be on your must-hear list. A star-studded release (including a number of guest spots) that hits all the high-water technical compositions that you expect, but with an actual songwriting agenda behind them. A dizzying combination of frantic speed and melodies…
…ps it engaging, despite the familiarity, but if you aren’t a melodeath fiend, this isn’t going to strike you in quite the same manner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9njymADiwVE The Descent on Facebook…
…concentrated doom dirges of “The Wolf’s Sun,” Davies’s vocals take on a chilling effect, gracefully riding along with gentle guitar work and riff crescendos. Conceivably not a part of the wave of retro-influenced female-fronted bands (see: Blues Pills, Purson, and Wucan), Esben and the Witch is significantly darker than their would-be peers. The combination of Davies’ gritty, earthy vocals and the wise use of singular dynamics allows Older Terrors…
…s M. “Maybe someday all what we want to say will be said. That day has not come yet. There’s no big plan…we make this up as we go along. Not sure where it will lead. We do know that if we use clean singing it will all change dramatically, so no clean singing. If we will use clean singing in the future, we’ll change the name.” An Autumn for Crippled Children’s catalog is both vast and highly-recommended. Therefore, it seemed like a good idea to rat…
…ics, but given the tone and spirit of the music, it works. Coming Home should satiate long-time fans and earn the band some new ones as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml4iBTfoplY&feature=youtu.be Pain official website…
…eath metal that is enhanced by a keen sense of atmosphere and emotion that brings the listener on a compelling trip to a mysterious realm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTVEo5krKmQ Inanimate Existence on Facebook…
…pidermia’s sound. One might say that this is a bad thing, but it’s easy to counter said argument. No one is going to check this one out without knowing what they are getting into, but there are still a few nice surprises to look into. First off, as the art description fits, you might not expect some of the more melodic leads that you find here (check out “Miseria Introspectiva”). There’s also a nice balance of various influences from the time peri…
…tween the intricate death metal, as do the frequently used clean vocals to counter the growls. The cleans never approach a commercial vibe, and often add some depth to these segments, as do the keys (see “Catalyst: Past and Present”). “Prism of Naught” seems the highlight, with plenty of atmosphere and exploration among quieter, clean guitar segments that build to a fitting climax. When the band decides to unleash their more furious side, there is…
…investigating if you crave folk metal that moves into epic and upbeat territory but avoids the cheese that sometimes accompanies it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65j1dA3ZZzI Winterhymn on Facebook…
…tand out from the likes of the Incantation-esque approaches that seem to becoming commonplace. A full-length of this caliber could easily raise the bar. Onomasy – Ashes and Dust Release Date – May 2016 Location – Spain Style – Modern and technical death metal Hard-hitting death metal that is just as frenetic as it is technical, there’s a certain Unique Leader-ness to what Onomasy does. They frequently go full-tilt on the speed dial, but the riffs…
…tough guy screaming in your face to be metal. That is poser shit and to me completely homogenized. It works for us to be positive at times because it is real. I came from nothing to become a very successful person and I have nothing to be angry about except the horrible state of mankind (war, greed, injustice). I try not to focus on the latter because I know we become what we create as a whole and I want to do my part to inspire change. Dead Rheto…
…hem to recover from Nucleus), the bands who have played it straight (Blues Pills, Graveyard, Purson), will probably remain in the same spot as they were before. Canada’s Blood Ceremony appear to be in the same situation with Lord of Misrule, an album that finds the Canucks sounding “English.” (their words), but unable to jostle out of their current slot. Blood Ceremony definitely went all-in on this English thing. Lord is Misrule was recorded in L…
…Mutiny Within, focusing on melodic vocals and more rock-ish vibes – a nice counter to the more aggressive side of the band, and Strain has the vocals to make it work. The album’s most epic track, “Hope is Lost,” serves to be quite a treat as well, using synths to bring out plenty of atmosphere, with a moving and quiet introduction that builds into a heavier climax over the course of 8 and a half minutes, all while keeping things thoroughly engross…
…d are masters of death metal brutality with a keen ear for melody and groove. Both of which have plenty of screen-time on Retrogore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMUIVCGnydw Aborted on Facebook…
…of a drum machine, Zyphoyd’s Three Days of War EP is a cyber, technically competent display of death/thrash. Really, this thing would be kicked up a few notches had they employed a human drummer, although given the band’s Australian locale, such things may not have been possible. Nevertheless, the jumbly, Megadeth-on-Annihilator riff action of “Relentless Tyranny” gets the nod here, as classic Floridian death metal grunts collide with atmospheric…
…ed and when we released it we said “now we will see who responds.” We knew comments like “the vocals are too low” would come but you can’t please them all. Some called the riffs djent – then it is! I don’t see the music as djent, I can tell a lot of different influences within the record. There are a lot of one-string riffs throughout both albums but it is not at all like a typical djent or Meshuggah band, although you might get a feeling of that…
…f. Rewind to 2011 and 2012, and nothing was more hip than bands like Blues Pills, Graveyard, Rival Sons, Witchcraft, and the band in which this review is based on, Germany’s Kadavar. So perhaps in an effort to remain out front in the hip-race, they named their third album after a pretty hip city, which would be Berlin. (We’ll try to refrain from using the word “hip” from this point forward.) Whereas the above-mentioned bands play it a bit more str…
