…augments itself with elements that will bring in outside fans to enjoy what the band has done in putting the pieces together. An underrated act that is well-worth getting to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9v3C1oU6A0&pp=ygUGdmVudWVz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHEoOe3x1rI&pp=ygUGdmVudWVz Venues on Facebook Venues on Instagram…
…ing about twenty shows/festivals when venues finally opened back up in 2022-23. Which makes this debut album Arson even more seasoned than most first full-lengths – road testing can tighten up parts, extend others, or just cause musicians to develop laser beam focus on what main components work best for their style. The energy is palpable throughout the eight tracks – sitting firmly in the classic power camp where influences pull from the speed/th…
…offers ardent followers of The Quill another landmark release that fits the ‘all killer/no filler’ category – plus could get some of the newer generation into the fold. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buhtK2KChdU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cULljc-2Jfk The Quill official website The Quill on Facebook…
…from Rosellini, bombastic and fantasy-driven atmosphere, and plenty of fist-to-the-sky riffing that is sure to rally fans of the genre. We took a few minutes to talk to Rosellini to see what defines this fresh act, as well as a broad discussion of nerd culture items such as video games, cosplay, and fantasy itself. Dead Rhetoric: You are in Alterium with some members of Kalidia, do you feel like you are continuing the essence of that band, in some…
…and if you love black metal then this is for you. Standout Tracks: “The Image Paradigm”, “Defossion Transcendence”, “Malevolence Supreme” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSDMxcTV7eQ Meister Leonhardt on Facebook…
…at’s rare at this point in one’s career. Shadow Soul keeps the discography rolling along as excellent as you’d hope for, as consumers patiently await the next offering. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-Jow7HnMyw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC_bMameGNg Dead Head official website Dead Head on Facebook…
…all the difference. In the case of Daydream Illusion, they’ve created an ideal record that most power metal followers should have no trouble adding to their collections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIoE5cr-4Ok https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLDYJ0jbN48 Thornbridge official website Thornbridge on Facebook…
…tarists and composers, Ray is a great singer and an awesome lyricist. He’s a cool guy. He writes incredible stuff, so hopefully I will get the chance to work with him again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzlegaMwppg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3qUJligJQc Lords of Black official website Lords of Black on Facebook…
…lf being a track that was highly desired to hear included on their set list. Mr. Slaughter’s coarse growls rattle along with gargantuan rhythms, all while wailing lead guitars cut sharply through to add dynamism to their hefty and mysterious presentation. Glimpses of Slaughter’s blood-drenched face added to the ambiance, sporting John Lennon-like sunglasses to complete his unique visualization. The latter half consisted of two of the three tracks…
…up a delightful occult metal effort that has appeal for not just the original generation who followed the scene, but the second/third offspring as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxCdDMsFoLk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjfCdJww384 Attic on Facebook…
…t. They somehow continue to up the stakes with their sound and push it into more massive and powerful states without losing the grounded, emotional impact that they have showcased over the years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKDYgHYhncM&pp=ygULbGVhdmVzIGV5ZXM%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbXMgmIwC0&pp=ygULbGVhdmVzIGV5ZXM%3D Leaves’ Eyes on Facebook Leaves’ Eyes on Instagram…
…ive in the same city anymore. We have to travel, hopefully we’ll get to play some shows. We will see how well we do with this album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHWSxihexmA Hypoxia on Facebook…
…at never grow old, firing up the legions who can’t get enough of those songs that elevate bodies to scream at the glory of this style. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcPXAFVZ5N8 Stormhunter on Facebook…
…n as a non-metal entity, the quality of songwriting, performances, and chemistry between the five-piece is worthy of more exploration (and more records). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY2OVRMOS0s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRoJKiYs6YM Holler on Facebook…
…uses and leads into unrestricted musical territory, which shouldn’t surprise anyone who has followed Sylvaine, and this EP is full of examples on why she remains such an enigmatic figure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oKsDurzt88&pp=ygUIc3lsdmFpbmU%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UJvn6T13cs&pp=ygUIc3lsdmFpbmU%3D Sylvaine on Facebook Sylvaine on Instagram…
…downs with memorable riffing that’s both heavy and melodically retainable, all without sacrificing the all-important aggression, is sure to grab some listeners looking to blow off a little steam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz56BcscyU0&pp=ygURYnJhdCBzb2NpYWwgZ3JhY2U%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YqrJfPvB8&pp=ygURYnJhdCBzb2NpYWwgZ3JhY2U%3D Brat on Facebook Brat on Instagram…
…beckoning for more. The Search Won’t Fall… keeps the steady ascension in place, ready to assault stages far and wide to convert more metalheads in the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKOwHggGnrg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p62kXs9hBeQ Critical Defiance on Facebook…
…o desire a group that stands true to the ideals of the genre – but doubt creeps in that Midnight Forces will be more than a local favorite. Time will tell. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rRXa9sxd0Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrHoW6-59d4 Inner Axis on Facebook…
…nnounced with Millions of Dead Cops that we will be doing, and we are going to do a much larger tour around that, so that will be announced pretty soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5YqrJfPvB8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nz56BcscyU0 BRAT on Facebook…
…or blemish on an otherwise very strong Wounds album, so enjoy! Standout Tracks: “Dismember and Devour”, “In the Maw of the Beast”, “Birth of a New Light” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBrhzSpXWSE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjFDEpAd0e8 Wounds on Facebook…
…ements one could want in a multi-pronged metal outfit today – once again highlighting the strength, passion, and tenacity of the Canadian metal movement to the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mc4chbzZ0Ww https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl5SfC-oTMI Lutharo official website Lutharo on Facebook…
…hrash given a bit of life in some death, doom and groove textures. Hopefully the second full-length hits the streets in 2025, as it could be a barnburner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHcQLbZTAO8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7TdqmDXs18 Miehala on Facebook…
…vania, things of that nature. We don’t have anything on the books, and we want to be on the West Coast for September/October. That’s about it for right now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deQwH7NN03A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rdV2udd3kk Leather Lung on Facebook…
…ops new records consistently – as we need more acts that push this genre into great songwriting matched with killer performances like what we have here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6Vx4aVhab0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOeBusB_Zak Cave on Facebook…
…we have the Zelda-inspired cut “Power of the Triforce” that melds the happy-go-lucky chorus and mid-tempo riffing with some high-octane bursts of shred. And while it wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, “Doomsday Party” has to be a major highlight, with it’s more ’80s inspired synths and melodies done in a very melodic Dragonforce way, something that’s bound to be a fun break in the live scene in between more furious bouts of extreme power metal. It’s a…
…e cannot say yet, but I guess we will announce them soon. It’s really cool! It’s a very busy year for us. We are also already thinking about new stuff, and I think it’s already starting to roll. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmwTOz1-jSM&pp=ygULaWxsdW1pc2hhZGU%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GS5Q_i71p8Q&pp=ygULaWxsdW1pc2hhZGU%3D Illumishade on Instagram Illumishade on Facebook…
…t put them on the map but also could propel them to a second (or third) generation of metalheads because we are in the presence of top-notch performances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub6OMbVRBAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECg8hBDyhn4 Atrophy on Facebook…
…is twelfth album shows Aborted as not willing to sacrifice any of their brutality as of yet, still raging on with everything they have, and having a blast doing so. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCCU0p7CbOw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCDHt7QjH1Q Aborted on Facebook Aborted on Instagram…
…te the two sometimes. I’m also the manager of the band, I deal with the day-to-day things. I’m the guy who’ll talk to the booking agent, the record label people, the PR people, the tax accountants, the travel agents. So many people are involved. We had a manager for ten years, and then in 2016 I took the initiative and handled it all myself. It was a great decision; I don’t regret it as I’m a hands-on guy for a lot of things. I’m a very DIY guy, I…
…sure to catch your ear. The best part, is that they avoid the usual power/symphonic metal ‘more is more’ philosophy and keep things short, sweet, and full of energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfPDijUzgqM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLlu54XVvVc Alterium on Facebook Alterium on Instagram…
