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November 11th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Neo Japonism – October 21 and 22, 2023 – PuchiCon, Camelback, PA

…cing around, you don’t bother with taking pictures/videos. Personally, I grabbed a few at the onset but quickly decided I wanted to just get absorbed by the music, and most had the same feelings. That there was maybe 50 people may have been part of it too, but there was just a vibe to get lost in and the idols on stage just took all your attention. It’s hard not to smile along too, when they play more upbeat, fun songs like “Wabisabi Wasabi,” with…

November 8th, 2023 Reviews

Hinayana – Shatter and Fall (Napalm)

…ng sense of introspective, gloomy vibes that encompass everything that the band is about. Shatter and Fall acts as another step forward for Hinayana. If you seek melodic death metal that spends more time in depressive misery than joy, but still packs a pretty mighty whallop, there’s plenty to dig into here. The melodies are majestic yet sorrowful, the riffs thunder along when needed, and the duality of triumph and introspection is a successful one…

November 7th, 2023 Features

Dying Wish – Building a Community

…kes sense that this is the direction that we are heading in, but we aren’t abandoning our core sound as we do it. Dead Rhetoric: The promo states that you’ve ‘found your sound’ with Symptoms. What makes you feel like something clicks with how the band works? Boster: I just think in the process of writing Fragments, the idea of writing a record was really foreign to us. We were able to achieve a lot of things, but there were some marks we had misse…

November 6th, 2023 Reviews

Risky Melody – Reflection (Magnifique Record/Nippon Columbia)

…. Take the adrenaline-fueled “To Survive’ as a prime example, with its fist-in-the-air anthem of a chorus, which Alice really shines on. But she can also pull off more melodic cuts with grace, as “Keep on Running” providing evidence of her more elegant side without it getting too mellow. Truly, Reflection takes some great care to provide an album where you aren’t hooked by one thing, but by all of them. There’s enough oomph behind the riffing and…

November 6th, 2023 Reviews

Spiritbox – The Fear of Fear (Pale Chord Musc/Rise Records)

…ates an intriguing dynamic that feeds both sides of the equation – it’s probably the highlight of the six songs. That said, “Too Close/Too Late” gives it a run for it’s money, as Spiritbox seems to know exactly how to frame a song to operate in that melodic space that channels an absurd amount of catchiness and melodies, but feeds in enough groove that you don’t feel slanted by the more pop-driven elements. But just in case you are one of those pe…

November 4th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Wolves in the Throne Room / Blackbraid / Gaerea / Hoaxed – October 15, 2023 – The Orpheum, Tampa, FL

…and that’s something wholly different. Opening the ritual with the melodic-yet-pulverizing soundscapes of “Mantle” was a perfect choice to show this crowd what kind of experience they were in for. Foreboding clean guitars are layered with grisly enormous riffs, sickly twisted with the ghastly screams and contortions of their enigmatic vocalist. His stage movements can be likened to a snake slithering about, combined with moments of cathartic post…

November 3rd, 2023 Reviews

Darkness Ablaze – It All Shall Burn (Darkstorm Records)

…er, and those rally-oriented riffs that make people headbang with reckless abandon. The reference points may be obvious (a little Omnium Gatherum here, a touch old In Flames or Dark Tranquillity there), but the way these musicians push the musicianship and heightened sense of hooks creates this aural cocktail that has a deeper connection – conjuring up a lot of the early 90’s seeds of this style. Contrasts keep Darkness Ablaze sharp, mindful that…

November 3rd, 2023 Reviews

Bacterial Husk – Anthropogenic Ruin (Self-Released)

…e. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4wHfCSv8c8&pp=ygUOYmFjdGVyaWFsIGh1c2s%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0u4JLl00qI&pp=ygUOYmFjdGVyaWFsIGh1c2s%3D Bacterial Husk on Facebook Bacterial Husk on Instagram…

November 1st, 2023 Reviews

Gungire – Scattered (Self-Released)

…ared to the more genre-bending acts the country has been putting out in notable fashion. But that’s far from a bad thing, as Gungire have executed a sound with plenty of fury (and moments of grace) that should perk the ears of many who come across them. With five songs that range in the mostly 3-4 minute mark, Gungire goes straight to the heart of the matter with each song. First track “Summer Love” opens with plenty of rage to back their claim, b…

November 1st, 2023 Reviews

Lower 13 – Deception (Self-Released)

…ent shifting closer “You Just Left Her” fades away, most listeners will probably return to the beginning of this tasty, twenty-two minute and change effort. When you can offer a lot of unique propositions and naturally blend the elements together into a coherent, focused package as Lower 13 does, the hard work should appeal to the underground (and those above) who seek out quality bands that won’t pander to the lowest common denominator in music….

November 1st, 2023 Reviews

Suffocation – Hymns from the Apocrypha (Nuclear Blast)

…balanced the equations when it came to bonkers technicality and primitive barbarism in their sound, and cuts like ” Perpetual Deception” (which seems to have a Despise the Sun-esque slant in its intensity) and “Seraphim Enslavement” (a literal battering ram of a track) showcase the continued prowess of the band towards maintaining such distinctive features. That said, it’s nice to see some slight expansions of the Suffocation sound at times. “Imm…

October 30th, 2023 Reviews

Carnation – Cursed Mortality (Season of Mist)

…to the table. The first few tracks on Cursed Mortality may not take anyone aback with their style and technique, but there’s still no denying how potent Carnation can be. “Maruta” is a stomping, bone-shattering train of death metal groove that hits in all the right places. Triumphant, heavy, and all but guaranteed to stick in your mind after your first listen, the combination of melody amid their pummeling attack hits viciously and memorably. Like…

October 29th, 2023 Features

Doro – Strong and Proud

…gwriting and performances for this album – and the special guests you were able to collaborate with including Rob Halford for “Living After Midnight” and “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and Sammy Amara for “Bond Unending”? Doro Pesch: Oh man, I tell you I’m really excited about the album! I think all twenty songs are really killer. It’s a dream come true to record something with Rob Halford. It was my very first tour in Europe with Warlock, 1986. I w…

October 28th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Ne Obliviscaris / Beyond Creation / The Omnific – October 10, 2023 – The Orpheum, Tampa, FL

…extremely high level on instrumentation and panache for atmosphere, with co-bassists Matt Fack and Toby Peterson-Stewart blazing through counter punches of thumping rhythms to the backdrop of light electronics. Their music is at times funky and danceable, while also bringing a weightiness. Drummer Jerome Lematua wasn’t about to be outdone, putting on a groove-filled drum clinic, while also making light of his own flashy mulleted locks. The man wea…

October 27th, 2023 Reviews

Dying Wish – Symptoms of Survival (SharpTone Records)

…ion, and add to it a greater color palette for the band to work off of. Two-to-four minute songs act as energetic bursts, filled not just with rage but some sorrow and remorse as well. The title track starts things off on the heavier end of the spectrum, featuring some buzzing chugs while incorporating some bits of chilling melodies at times. It acts as a great warm-up and stage-setter before early single “Watch My Promise Die” really rumbles the…

October 23rd, 2023 Reviews

Endseeker – Global Worming (Metal Blade)

…l-length effort in that span of time, and for what it’s worth, it sees the band losing absolutely no traction in what they are doing. The reason why is more simple in theory than it’s practice. Endseeker continue to leverage Swedish death metal and all it’s glory – they make it a point to not be the band’s only selling point. As always, a case of revering one’s elders instead of flat out ripping them off, Endseeker provide another batch of top qua…

October 17th, 2023 Features

Svalbard – Lifting the Mask

…hh2BfsMM&pp=ygUIc3ZhbGJhcmQ%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nP47tFrpo5I&pp=ygUIc3ZhbGJhcmQ%3D Svalbard on Facebook Svalbard on Instagram…

October 16th, 2023 Reviews

Entierro – The Gates of Hell (Self-Released)

…itish/European influences from that 70’s/80’s bank when groups like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate, and Rainbow were gaining massive traction through their works. Christopher stretches his normal engaging Danzig-esque delivery with a bit of higher note grit during personal favorite “The Lords of Rock and Roll”, while those who love gallop-filled riffs and a steady diet of gang-supported screams or triumphant fills suppleme…

October 16th, 2023 Reviews

Within Temptation – Bleed Out (Force Music Recordings)

…l community to lean on, and Bleed Out stands tall as a fresh slab of tunes that fans, both veteran and newcomer, will enjoy whole-heartedly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMSuBpmVpdE&pp=ygURd2l0aGluIHRlbXB0YXRpb24%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBilK-h3lRQ&pp=ygURd2l0aGluIHRlbXB0YXRpb24%3D Within Temptation on Facebook Within Temptation on Instagram Within Temptation official website…

October 14th, 2023 Features

Ice Giant – Altering the State of Galaxies

…something for everybody. Basically, if you like extreme metal, you will probably like Ghost of Humanity. Shifflet: When I first entered the band, I got to see Ice Giant live a couple times and just like Liv said, I got that classic power metal, classic thrash vibe. And I understand it was a really fun band and some great potential. So, as Liv and I started to work on these new tunes and she came forward with a lot of ideas already and I was like,…

October 13th, 2023 Reviews

Solemn Vision – Despite the Rise of the Sun (Black Lion)

…rth checking out if you favor the older, more majestic style of melodic death metal that many disregard in favor of more modern trappings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwsbRa1WN5o&pp=ygUNc29sZW1uIHZpc2lvbg%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rZypVB20pw&pp=ygUNc29sZW1uIHZpc2lvbg%3D%3D Solemn Vision on Facebook Solemn Vision on Instagram…

October 12th, 2023 Features

Hanabie. – Rising Superstars

…s about fashion, music videos, trendy words that younger people are using, abbreviations, and things of that sort.” Inevitably, the band’s stylish music videos have brought them a wider audience, both at home and abroad. Yukina stresses the integral nature of the songs and their potential videos to come. “When we come up with a song, we come up with a basic theme. When we make that theme, we also envision what would happen if we made the song into…

October 11th, 2023 Reviews

Sadistic Force – Midnight Assassin (Goat Throne Records)

…edings the listeners will take in musically for these nine tracks. A short, 80’s-oriented synth-horror “The Unseen Force” intro soon gives way to Oliver’s heads down speed riffs that burst forth during “Corpsewood Curse”, his playing injecting a mix of melodic runs against some progressive measures, while the rhythm section moves between steady metal grooves and speedy/blackened transitions. His lead skills are quite exemplary, intertwining a flur…

October 11th, 2023 Reviews

OWDWYR – Receptor (Self-Released)

…f shortened grind time-span and goes directly for the throat with reckless abandon. Lastly, the final track “The Sputtering Torch” doubles down on the band’s sense for grandeur – tapping into the classical influences without overdoing the symphonic side – making an extreme metal attack while embedding some melodies and power to it to provide a fittingly epic yet brainmelting finish. Receptor shines because it manages to combine all of these extrem…

October 9th, 2023 Reviews

Isiliel – Moonbow Genesis (Setsuzoku Records)

…rome, as well as Necronomidol. The latter being one of the most unique idol-based acts to stem from the country with their imaginative mashing of jpop, black metal, darkwave, and folk (amongst others). With Necronomidol going into indefinite hiatus last year, Isiliel is Tsukishiro’s solo outlet (which did start before said hiatus), and Moonbow Genesis is her first full-length release after releasing a few singles last year. Those expecting somethi…

October 9th, 2023 Reviews

Svalbard – The Weight of the Mask (Nuclear Blast)

…t that there’s anything wrong with those, of course). Svalbard have been a band about providing voice to the socio- and political themes of our times, but with their newest album, The Weight of the Mask, the band decided to take a look inwards and it turns out it has provided an entirely different but certainly equally important voice. That voice being a genuine understanding of what it’s like to live with depression. No sugar-coating it, no metap…

October 7th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Hanabie. – September 24, 2023 – Gramercy Theater, New York, NY

…els of genre-blending, and recent energetic live performance hype, it’s probably no surprise that the band’s first visit to NYC ended up in a sold out show. Arriving early for an interview, taking a stroll to see the number of fans lined-up nearly two hours early in a nasty bout of rain clearly demonstrated the passion the crowd would later present as it wrapped around and down a full-block. As a point of comparison, I entered a line for Beast in…

October 5th, 2023 Features

Nervosa – Ready for Jailbreak

…r Nervosa that we recorded and composed together was a huge challenge – probably the biggest challenge in my entire career. Because I never was a singer, I’ve always been a guitarist. In the entire life of Nervosa, I’ve always been doing some backing vocals. My specialized thing was more in the deep growls, the extreme vocals, the low vocals. I had to learn how to sing properly – not only in the low voices, because Nervosa is historically thrash m…

October 4th, 2023 Reviews

The Hirsch Effekt – Urian (Long Branch Records)

…itely cause some damage. That’s no slight to the band though, as they track-by-track unveil different musical pathways while attempting to keep some sort of semblance of unity. The lengthy “Otus” lands firmly in proggy and rock-ish territory, with a certain melodic sense to it (that unfortunately goes just a little too long) – just don’t expect it to last over the album. “2054” follows it up with a number that’s much more lively and frenetic. Bits…

October 2nd, 2023 Reviews

PassCode – Groundswell (Universal)

…n. A four song release, their second EP since screamer Emily Arima (ex-Ladybaby) joined the ranks following Yuna Imada’s departure in 2021, continues to see the band swirl around their hybrid mixture of metalcore, EDM, trance, jpop, and much more. While long time fans more or less know the drill by now, the band’s unique and pulsating sound continues to raise the flags high and it never ceases to bring copious amounts of energy. For those who have…