Stellvris – Persistence (Self-Released)
A fresh new act out of Prague (formed in 2019), Stellvris offer up their first full-length effort in the form of Persistence. The follow-up from last year's four song Upside Down EP, Stellvris play...
Satan’s Fall – Destination Destruction (Steamhammer / SPV)
Originating in 2015 as Satan’s Cross, these Finnish gentlemen quickly modified their name to Satan’s Fall – releasing a demo, EP, and singles leading up to their debut album Final Day in 2020 released...
Carnation – Cursed Mortality (Season of Mist)
Belgian death metal band Carnation have been held a cut above the rest of the old school worshippers since their 2018 debut full-length Chapel of Abhorrence, and for good reason. While many attempt to...
Doro – Strong and Proud
It’s always a pleasure to get the chance to engage with a lot of the early heroes of heavy metal that are setting the bar high with their work even as they approach 40...
Ne Obliviscaris / Beyond Creation / The Omnific – October 10, 2023 – The Orpheum, Tampa, FL
Photos by: Brittany Barkasi
As mentioned in our review of their latest album Exul, Ne Obliviscaris' pandemic woes resulted in canceled tours in addition to a hefty delay for said album's release. Now finally being...
Martyrdoom – As Torment Prevails (Memento Mori)
The marriage of death and doom metal has been parallel probably since the 1990’s – a lot of musicians sharing similar affinities for the heavy properties both styles convey. Polish act Martyrdoom deliver a...