Aversed – Feel the Blade
When it comes to progressive, melodic death metal in New England, a steady force that has been plying their trade since the early 2010’s is Boston-based outfit Aversed. Through a series of EPs and...
Nek! – Tr!ck Tak!ng (Self-Released)
A quick return following last year's debut EP, EXCLAMAT!ON, Nek! continue to showcase what appears to be a rapid rise to the top of the scene (one can only assume they will reach Band-Maid...
Carnal Forge – The Fractured Process (ViciSolum Productions)
A staple of the Century Media roster during the early 2000’s, Carnal Forge is a Swedish band traversing the thrash/death parameters. Many may remember records such as The More You Suffer from 2003 and...
Necrambulant – Upheaval of Malignant Necrambulance (Gore House Productions)
Back in the '90s, there was a time when slam was en vogue. The dirty, grimy, gritty death metal that bands like Devourment, Disgorge, or even Gorgasm would hit the tin can snare, gurgle...
Christian Mistress – Voice of the Voiceless
Photo: Johnny Delacy
Ten years ago, this scribe witnessed a killer tour at Ralph’s Diner in Worcester, MA that included this Pacific Northwest band Christian Mistress. Mesmerized by the performance, it was mandatory to seek...
The Five Hundred – Ghostwriter (Prime Collective)
Nottingham, England is an industrial heartland area – and home to this group The Five Hundred. Establishing themselves during the 2010s, they’ve released two albums to date while playing as many gigs as possible...
ADE – Supplicium (Time to Kill Records)
ADE have been doing their thing with the Roman Empire approach to death metal for over 15 years at this point. Seems like every new album, somehow the 'unsung heroes' or 'undiscovered gem' continues...
Crown Magnetar – Punishment (Unique Leader)
Following up their 2023 full-length, Everything Bleeds, Crown Magnetar is back with a short taste of what's to come with Punishment. It's a four song EP, so it's going to be a 'get in,...
Destruction – Timeless Bedlam
Photo: Jennifer Gruber
No doubt faithful readers of this site are well aware of the long, rich discography present in German thrash mainstays Destruction. Their latest album Birth of Malice keeps the songwriting sharp –...
Edge of Paradise – Prophecy (Napalm)
The epitome of working your way up to the top, Edge of Paradise have been making their foothold within the scene for well over a decade. Their last album, Hologram, was released back in...