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January 19th, 2024 Reviews

Nextanative – Prologue: Burn it Down (Velvet Records)

…nal idol movement. Hopefully they can catch some eyes and ears and make a bigger name for themselves as they continue to generate new content. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdhaBAR7DpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0X112SRhtM Nextanative official website Nextanative on Instagram Nextanative on Facebook…

January 18th, 2024 Features

Dissimulator – A Lower Form of Resistance

…ed an opener for an album, write a fast song that’s under four minutes, probably the fastest one on the album. And then there’s a title track, and then there will be an instrumental track. I had these ideas already in my head, so let’s see what happens. Work them out – every member works out their own parts in their own corners, then we come together. Phil and I did a lot of work on the arrangements – sometimes he’ll come up with a really cool fil…

January 17th, 2024 Reviews

Metalite – Expedition One (AFM Records)

…. The plodding grooves of “Outer Worlds” and the chorus is a definite ‘sing-a-long,’ though admittedly “In My Dreams” takes the award for the strongest ‘sing-a-long’ with it’s ballad-y approach and potent use of Erica Ohlsson’s charismatic vocals. Those interested in the high-energy driving tempo showcases the band is known for should be quite happy as well. “Cyberdome” is an all-out romp of energy and fun, from it’s big synth section to the stomp…

January 16th, 2024 Features

Domination Campaign – Launching the Storm of Steel

…metal EP underway for release this year also. So hopefully it should be a busy and productive year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saBCNyExv4Q Domination Campaign on Facebook…

January 15th, 2024 Reviews

Not Secured, Loose Ends – Ouroarboros (codomomental inc)

…with a galloping tempo and urgent riffing as the vocals guide you to a headbangable chorus that’s sure to get your feet moving too. The playful “Lie-and-Black-and-White” builds itself up with some colorful riffing to match the vocal trade-offs and occasional screams that lead into a later explosive outburst and eventual breakdown. Then there’s “Odd Eye” that builds hooks with some snarled screaming and ear-catching but heavy riffing until it veers…

January 11th, 2024 Features

Metalite – New Expeditions

…then [laughs]? Premberg: No [laughter]. Have you heard Axel Rudi Pell? How about Ballad Number 10 [laughs]? They might be able to release ten albums of ballads. But no, that’s not for us. Dead Rhetoric: You released a large number of singles before the album. How do you feel the reception has been to the individual tracks? Ohlsson: I think it’s been good! It’s a new way for us to work as well – releasing that many singles before the album is relea…

January 8th, 2024 Reviews

Ryujin – Ryujin (Napalm)

…r flashy melodic death metal riffage and a soaring chorus that urges a sing-a-long. The songs with Matthew Heafy in the mix offer more of a change-up as well, particularly standout “The Rainbow Song,” which jettisons harsh vocals entirely, shifting more into a glorious, jovial power metal track that oozes positivity while still staying true to the core of the Ryujin sound. Some other highlights include the cover of the Attack on Titan opening song…

January 8th, 2024 Reviews

Exit Eden – Femmes Fatales (Napalm)

…elves offer just as much entertainment. The aforementioned “It’s a Sin” probably stands the tallest to this writer, with it’s bouncy riffs turned into an almost gothic display, taking the track into a clever direction and allowing the energy to really be channeled into a lively direction, and Brunner’s vocals in particular stand out for their sheer power at certain points. On the more melodic side is Heart’s “Alone,” which may be significantly hea…

January 7th, 2024 Features

Exit Eden – Breaking the Mold

…movies. There’s this term femme fatale in Germany and Europe, which is probably the same in the West. You have these seductive women – taking this symbol that people are aware of, and turning it into a positive empowerment. We stand together. We use our femininity in this world. We are proud to be three frontwomen in this band. That’s one of the many facets to offer with this record. Dead Rhetoric: What did you feel were the necessary ingredients…

January 3rd, 2024 Reviews

Alluvial – Death is But a Door (Nuclear Blast)

…has some eerie, ominous feelings to it as it rumbles along, occasionally dabbling in jackhammer grooves – overall it’s a slower song than the opener, but it really goes all in on delivering more of a murky, haunting atmosphere, particularly at it’s slowest. “Area Code” switches gears to showcase the more frenetic side of the band, also giving vocalist Kevin Muller a greater chance to showcase some massive growls and screams as the band stomps thr…

December 29th, 2023 Reviews

At the Plates – Omnivore (Self-Released)

…pirations in their titles, while waxing poetic about wild tales of culinary-based lyrics, it unfortunately may lead to a portion of the audience to dismiss them as a bit of a gimmick. But truth be told, At the Plates may have very punny song titles and some crazy yet fun lyrics, Omnivore is a ‘melodic’ death metal release that’s going to start your 2024 off in very satisfying ways. While it’s quite fun to look at the titles, such as “Punish My Wai…

December 26th, 2023 Features

Hyloxalus – Stare Into the Black Hole

…y song, it’s not like anyone will hear it and think it’s Queen. It will probably be a gimmick to make some memes with, but I suspect to most serious musicians it is not going to be of substantial use. Dead Rhetoric: What have you been listening to for inspiration or pleasure over the past month or two? Do you diversify your listening habits between metal releases and non-metal fare? Laderoute: I listen to bands like Tristania and Unleash the Arche…

December 24th, 2023 Features

Everdawn – Seek the Silver Lining

…nteresting you mentioned the long track “Truer Words Ever Spoken”. It’s probably the most ambitious song we’ve ever recorded, we tried to tap into more of a progressive territory with lyrical and thematical changes, time signatures, different interludes that we never attempted in the past that we are attempting now. It’s the most ambitious, and we are hoping to hear some feedback. If our fans like this direction, we will try to incorporate it into…

December 23rd, 2023 Features

Selected Singles – December 2023

…I Legion, Isiliel, Ketulo, Killt Melt Land (pictured above), Kuroguro, Ladybaby, LuciDreaM, Mana Diagram, Mellows, REIRIE, Togenashi Togeari and Yosugala. Axelight “AIMAI” Having one of my favorite releases of 2023 already in Hydrogen, Axelight recently debuted a new single in “AIMAI,” which jumps directly into the fray with intense electronics running at a blazing tempo. It’s a visceral start that maintains the tempo through the track, firing off…

December 22nd, 2023 Reviews

East of Eden – Forbidden Fruit: 1st Piece (Victor Entertainment/JPU Records)

…tively in some of Akane’s vocal performance. Truthfully, this chorus is probably her strongest in terms of sheer power of the EP. “Mujuryokuhiko” feels the most epic of the bunch, with the playful violin giving it an almost jovial feel that effectively contrasts the more rock-driven nature of the rest of the group. Ayasa’s solo in this song is a real stunner. Last in the mix is “Hanabi,” which has the most fun and rock-ish attitude. Emphasized by…

December 21st, 2023 Features

Hitten – Making Passion Last

…he mastering was done by Erik Martensson, the guy from Eclipse, who you probably know. We are very happy with the results. Dead Rhetoric: How much fun is it for the band to make videos like “Mr. Know It All” and “Blood From a Stone” for this record? Are there any special stories that took place during the video shoots, and where do you see the importance of the visual medium in generating interest/promotion for the band? Meseguer: Recording a vide…

December 18th, 2023 Reviews

Bloody Cumshot – Deflorantism (Self-Released)

…swing in a more neo-classical and power direction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHYpaeKl9Ag https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq37Zip9P1I&pp=ygUOYmxvb2R5IGN1bXNob3Q%3D Bloody Cumshot on Facebook Bloody Cumshot on Instagram…

December 10th, 2023 Features

Gama Bomb – Exploring New Adventures

…I think we are really happy with it. I think it’s our best album. It’s probably the closest representation to the music that we love since we’ve made our first two albums. This album represents what we are really into musically. In terms of the creative process, it was a long road. Joe: We made the last record over a long period of time. We were able to work on this for a long time, obviously separately because of the time period. Because of the…

December 9th, 2023 Features

Kaivs – Decisively Carving Forward

…That’s always been that way! Tony Iommi used to work in a factory; Black Sabbath was just a hobby after work. We all know who they are and what they did! Every one of us hopes one day to leave our jobs instead of music. I’m just a workman by now, maybe skilled and one day, who knows? Feet on the ground by now, and necessarily don’t be fucked up. Mortician: It would be very pleasant and satisfying for all of us to make Kaivs unique from now on. It…

December 8th, 2023 Reviews

Progeny of Sun – Throne of Desolation (Inverse Records)

…gned to Inverse Records, and eventually filled out the lineup on the follow-up 2021 Dark Wanderer EP release. While creating the next set of material, the singles “Worthless” and “Anguish” hit the streets, setting the stage for the debut album Throne of Desolation. The album title refers to someone or something that terrorizes the existence of life in multiple forms when given authority – a great launching pad for what you can expect in terms of t…

November 28th, 2023 Features

Isiliel – Living for Tomorrow

…Tolkien, it seems a perfect fit for an idol whose most accomplished works dabble in the more mystical sides of black metal and folk, outside of the normal idol territory. This next step for her felt somewhat familiar to her beginnings as an idol. “When I started my solo activities, it was similar to when I first started as an idol. It just sort of started. It didn’t have this big, dramatic start to it,” notes Himari. Though this new starting point…

November 25th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Isiliel – November 7, 2023 – PhilaMOCA, Philadelphia, PA

…where everytime she stopped to take a drink of water, people would chant “H-2-O.” That excitement led into the music itself of course, and looking across the room you could see everything from people swinging lightsticks to the music to others headbanging along. It was hard not to be pulled into Himari’s intimate performance. The heaviest moment came with the thrilling “Keisei Densetsu,” which borders on a melodic death metal rampage at points, an…

November 24th, 2023 Reviews

Cryptosis – The Silent Call (Century Media)

…former benefiting from some additional audience chants to mirror the Voivod-ish militant mid-tempo riffs against some crushing mellotron mood enhancement, while the latter showcases the group’s unrelenting speed/thrash mechanics as well as proper hook/groove knowledge to keep things somewhat grounded for retention purposes. Cryptic, thought-provoking cover art beyond the professionalism on the recording/mixing side (Unleashed’s Fredrik Folkare res…

November 22nd, 2023 Reviews

TRiDENT – Dream Up (松山制作委員会)

…panese act that skirts boundaries between rock and metal, with some light dabbling into pop as well. Their first full-length was 2021’s Advance Generation, and for the last two years, they have been releasing some singles which turned into EP efforts. Dream Up is the latest of these, a 5-song affair that follows last year’s D-X. TRiDENT’s consistent energy and knack for catchy melodies makes Dream Up an easy point to be introduced to the band, as…

November 18th, 2023 Features

An Introductory Guide to the Burgeoning Kawaii Metal and Alt Idol Scene

…Hanabie., PassCode (featured above), Broken by the Scream, and of course, Babymetal (whom I assume you already know so I will not waste your time below). And for some, discovering some of the larger acts is well and good, but this simple truth is that for this scribe, the surface level is never enough. Particularly as it’s been very inspiring as of late, the way many of these acts defy genre conventions and toss in a variety of influences that so…

November 15th, 2023 Reviews

Sons of Sounds – Seven (El Puerto Records)

…ythm guitars against the pulsating bass pushes “Alive” into instantly memorable territory, the reggae-like instrumental transition between 2:50-3:12 a dynamic moody surprise that works. Brighter piano passages signal a theatrical-style arrangement for “Diamond”, the vocal harmonies rich in King’s X / Psychotic Waltz-like charm, guitarist Johann ‘Wayne’ Beselt ripping out a sophisticated, measured lead break with the right melodic qualities as to n…

November 15th, 2023 Reviews

Tarja – Dark Christmas (earMUSIC)

…set-up works, so why bother to change it up – Tarja avoided the goofy, over-the-top feeling that many ‘metal Christmas’ releases go for last time, and she does so here as well. Certainly there’s some hesitance to listen to the dreaded (by many at least) Mariah Carey classic “All I Want for Christmas is You,” or Wham’s “Last Christmas” without having to shake off some annoyances, but this is exactly where Tarja shines. “All I Want for Christmas is…

November 13th, 2023 Reviews

Nemophila – The Initial Impulse (Masterworks Publishers Inc)

…s year – merging some frenetic riffing and tempos with a thrilling and hook-based chorus (not to mention the ripper of a guitar solo). Just like “Rise” and “Night Flight,” it provides a ton of promise for Evolve next year. If you haven’t checked out Nemophila, a covers release such as The Initial Impulse is a great way to hear some big songs done with a fresh coat of Nemo paint applied to them. “Rise” is also a fantastic modern rock/metal anthem i…

November 13th, 2023 Reviews

Gungire – Surge (Self-Released)

…follows suit with some rather upbeat riffing and electronics, instantly grabbing your ear with the cleaner vocals and seemingly built for the live show ‘whoas.’ But fear not, ‘the angriest band in Japan’ isn’t going soft on you, with more frenetic thrashy verses that hit just as hard as anything else they’ve done to date – especially the chugging riffs later on. If there’s one theme that does seem to come across when comparing the content from th…

November 12th, 2023 Features

Temple Balls – Prepare For An Avalanche

…album called “Stone Cold Bones”, a bit pop-ish but it’s cool. Energy is probably the key thing, that’s what we want to maintain. It’s how our live presence comes to life, rocking out doing what we do. We don’t really have any limits of what we can or what we can’t do. It comes naturally, I don’t think we have to think too much about things. Dead Rhetoric: You’ve had the opportunity to play across many touring packages and festival stages with acts…