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

…nkairo” utilizes more electronics than the opening pair, even employing it effectively 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 t…

Convocation – No Dawn for the Caliginous Night (Everlasting Spew Records)

…while simultaneously being remarkably endearing all at once. The track carefully builds towards the crescendo; a combination of layered growls and choral voicings from Shape of Despair’s Natalie Koskinen entwine with rumbling guitars and soothing organ/cello to hit a nearly indescribable high. This is funeral doom at its zenith, and it’s only track one. Oh, and according to the band, the beginning of the song features the literal sound of a black…

Katarina McGinn Best-of 2023

…ome impressive amount of energy behind it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfLYC833OFE 12. Akira Kuro “New Reality” Frantic metalcore riffing and upbeat electronics fuse together to create a sonic dreamscape that’s both addictive and full of abrasion. Not to mention some big hooks in the chorus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hddAWZ-Nzpo 11. Dimrays “Everlasting” Big grooves, chunky riffs, and an incredibly catchy build up to a powerhouse chorus….

Cattle Decapitation / Immolation / Sanguisugabogg / Castrator – November 21, 2023 – The Orpheum, Tampa, FL

…ir show at said Decibel tour this year was so intensely good, that they briefly inspired yours truly to unretire from the mosh pit, if only for a short foray. While we don’t see that happening again this time around, there was palpable excitement when the death/grind legends announced a North American headline run in support of their latest, Terrasite, to which has been an unsurprising standout amongst a crowded field of quality releases in 2023….

Sorcerer – Reign of the Reaper (Metal Blade)

…eatest Sorcerer song delivered to date. Elements of the devil himself vocally as well as musically creep in to segments of the title track, while vocalist Anders Engberg uses his resourceful bellow in lower to mid-range capacity for the majestic “Unveiling Blasphemy”. Consciously focusing on shorter or faster material next to the expected epic doom traits gives a bit more explosive energy when taking in songs such as “Thy Kingdom Will Come” as wel…

Therion – Leviathan III (Napalm Records)

…hen, certain releases have been as strong while others a bit weaker. Leviathan III sits more in that former category, an album that will appeal to their wide reaching global fanbase while hopefully gaining some new followers to the flock. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzP0Ucd2aHo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6YCVSqHOgA Therion on Facebook…

Axenstar – Victorious Symphony

…rwild: That’s another issue, I guess. We’ve never been a touring band; we always do a couple of shows when we release an album. It will be the same this time around. We will do a release show in January or February, play a couple of gigs in Sweden. Hopefully some festivals in the summer. Nothing has been decided yet. I know a lot of people want us to do tours, but it’s just not up to us to decide. We will do our best. https://www.youtube.com/watch…

High Spirits – Investigate the Other Side

…g for studio time while you experiment in this way. Otherwise, there were definitely times when I was not practicing enough. I would have invested more time in actual practicing of an instrument, of a song, with a group. I may not have made the most of that available time. There was a lot of alcohol being consumed during my twenties that certainly increased the fun but didn’t increase the productivity. Certainly not the quality of my work. I can t…