…pick and choose our battles. We will connect with the fans as much as we can, and we’ll see how that effort goes over 2019. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPMcqTsws5E Flotsam and Jetsam official website…
…ts while hinting at modern aspects as far as vocals and certain transitions. What immediately captures your headspace is the impassioned raspy screams and potent delivery emanating from Blake’s vocal chords. He takes everything from thrash and death to even blackened edges as reference points when you check out originals like “Insolent Obsession” and “Mental Atrophy”. Choosing to tackle the Symbolic Death-era classic “Crystal Mountain”, there’s a…
…their anthem total, and here’s another one to treasure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXhXjKigrW0 9. Jungle Rot – “Send Forth Oblivion” (from Jungle Rot) The Mid-West death/groove band keeps rolling forward – possibly unleashing their strong set of material in some time. “Send Forth Oblivion” contains those steamroller riffs, steady Slayer-esque transitions, and a fierce vocal roar that recalls a clearer John Tardy/Obituary. http://www.youtube.c…
…fect world, this song would annihilate the radio waves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOXgbPDE6Ds 9. Visions of Atlantis “The Deep & The Dark” (from The Deep & The Dark) The latest iteration of Visions of Atlantis with Clémentine Delauney and Siegfried Samer may have unfortunately been short-lived (Samer has since exited the band), but it’s a powerful combination of voices. Regardless, Visions of Atlantis have the symphonic metal game mastered a…
…to perfect at this moment, Hadal Ascendency is still a solid record that fans of modern death metal will take to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5CJp5YIamk Ichor on Facebook…
…America, and Mexico. And of course, we are searching for a US tour for next year too. We’ll be active out there supporting Extinction(s). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cz8IbywzOCw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsYsP5TgAVM Unearth on Facebook…
…that’s probably not going to happen. We’ve never done a concept album, but maybe do a concept EP. I think the listening behaviors have changed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpUPqZ9LHXU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOIFBZshh8s Icarus Witch official website…
…of, because I’m extremely anonymous but I’m doing one of the most important jobs there is. It’s totally surreal. I enjoy it, but it has some gruesome days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0mrePBCzbc Down Again documentary official website Mark Hunter Photography official website Chimaira on Facebook…
…le things in Belgium and Ireland, and then a few days on the West Coast in December. That’s what we have now, but we are working on it. We are pretty busy for us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IMhNSro3GE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDn084oMsL4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ5HxdNlpMk Pig Destroyer on Facebook…
…as the band’s first show together, even the sparse attendees at the time (i.e. less than 20) felt the love and passion of their music right away. Next band Lvger delivered more of a punk/speed aspect to the proceedings – fusing together elements of Motörhead, The Ramones, and Danzig that was raw and steady. The trio certainly oozed attitude – and the very fit drummer must have lost 10 pounds in sweat beyond consistently breaking sticks or having t…
…was the most successful Sinner album in our long career. That was so much fun and such a good vibe in this band, we have to do another album. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdnffd6nyls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-bYmB-jkFk Primal Fear official website…
…nt for four years until this. Brandishing stage names like J. Thundervil. P.G. War, and Emi Metal to name a few, it’s easy to assimilate an affinity for the old school scene, and you would be right as you take in these eight tracks. Wielding thunder and lightning through a bevy of 80’s influences, there’s no denying the sincerity of these melodic arrangements that are as heavy as they are emotionally connective. A demon-esque narrative passage ope…
…very a gritty performance while soaring to falsetto highs during the chorus. The follow-up “Empire” ventures into more of a commercial, melodic hard rock arrangement, the drums very straightforward against a mid-tempo riff template, as if early Dokken were running into Accept. Thoughtful clean guitars and bass open up Jesse’s mid-range and soulful melodies during “Bygone Times”, his theatrical nature perfect when the song kicks into distortion mod…
…’t see this band stopping anytime soon. We’re going to keep pushing as long as we can. https://youtu.be/3LAozbjsH9Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3my3ZPNDYo Entheos on Facebook…
…ones for me. Also, the emotional and nature influenced side of a lot of [U.S.] black metal bands like Alda, Panopticon or Wolves in the Throne Room resonates with what I like in black metal. As an anarchist, it is important for me to express my philosophical and political worldview through music. Writing songs and playing live has always been a good way to cope with all the bullshit that is going on in this society, where people and animals are t…
…crazy crew members and hop on a bus forever to make a riot and play live. I can’t really explain it, it’s just awesome. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41kmi5Mm6WU Tad Morose official website…
…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…
…r combination of symphonic and progressive death metal components. Let’s see what they can come up with for round two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luMon-LMrCg Dallian official website…
…es out in late June. – Matt Coe (Aeternitas on Facebook) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr6PjhBstbE American Standards “Weep” Self-Released A standalone single from American Standards, it’s clear the band is intent on pushing themselves forward with as much strength as possible. “Weep” is undeniably heavy and caustic – with emotive screams, massive breakdowns, and chaotic riffing littering the landscape. But there’s a darker and more withdrawn asp…
…uptempo driving riffs that provide a suitable contrast. An intriguing debut. ApHelion – Opposites Rendered Release Date – May 2018 Location – Washington, USA Style – Technical death metal The second EP helping from ApHelion provides an enjoyable blend of technical death metal with melodeath tendencies. Meaning that the band can weave in frantic and intricate passages with the best of them (sometimes in some playful ways like “Apocrypha”), yet ther…
…an sometime in early to mid-2019. We are discussing some options right now and looking into what we can or cannot do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaygqPCLNhg Espionage on Facebook…
…– they refuse to lose and will stop at nothing to keep releasing quality metal for their global audience to enjoy, headbang, and treasure. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUdJdte2_SA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JssocguY1oQ Overkill on Facebook…
…etal songs with hard rock inflections, the Stefan Kaufmann (ex-Accept, ex-U.D.O.) production keeps the digital/mechanical precision of the quintet on point. The unison chorus aspect and refined guitar lines, keyboard embellishment, plus 4/4-oriented rhythm section makes me think of Europe, Pretty Maids, and a bit of Accept/Judas Priest when taking in winners like the mini-gallop driven “S.O.S.” or nastier “Death on Holy Ground”. The digipack versi…
…soon with true headliner status (at least as soon as their next release is completed). Then of course came the headliners in Kamelot, arriving nicely on stage right around 9PM (again, quite solid for a weeknight). Supporting their recently released The Shadow Theory, of which they played three tracks, there was a clear emphasis given to the last three albums, which makes sense given that was when current vocalist Tommy Karevik’s time began. Openin…
…kings and presidents,) with the intent of destruction. In time they reveal what they are and inspire Armageddon. Apokalupsis, once withdrawn, now visible to all.” The layout and design were created by Mike Hrubovcak (www.visualdarkness.com) well known for his works for SIX FEET UNDER, AVULSED, SINISTER, GRAVE and others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgOo8MxQiR0 Pre-order at Casus Belli Musica Pre-order at Beverina Aurora Borealis on Bandcamp A…
…nt level. I think with that, and having all guns blazing, we are ready to roll and ready to finally get this sucker under control [laughs]! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkZ3aT42vzE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdHUryDMcHs The Absence on Facebook…
…Alereza: We are on Warped Tour this summer. We are Monster stage. It should be fun, that’s a whole new audience for us to play in front of. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZEKlp-H6FE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFFeeACcXC0 Nekrogoblikon on Facebook…
…April. In the summer, we have our annual, big concert in Israel, then the tour. Then we will work on the next album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiWbquyfCHc Scardust on Facebook…
…e months after this, to see if we can keep people interested and see what boundaries we can push. I’d like to see how far we can take this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aV9mfSHJTU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnAF4Yu1tKw Will Haven on Facebook…
…e taken a massive leap forward with their sound, and Disconnected is a thrilling ride for anyone who enjoys melodic metal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbapoETetG4 Recode the Subliminal on Facebook…
