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August 21st, 2023 Reviews

Rană – Richtfeuer (Breath:Sun:Bone:Blood)

…ans have proven to have all of the tools and songwriting chops to stand toe-to-toe with their contemporaries, while constructing immaculate sounds that are all their own. The hard hitting black metal foundation, the constantly in motion song structures, and the poignant crust rawness combine take one on a thumping journey that is gripping as it is perilous. One won’t tame the beast that is Richtfeuer, so best to simply embrace the acrimony. Rană o…

August 18th, 2023 Reviews

The Anix – Nightvision (FiXT Music)

…nix. Originally forming as an electronic rock group in 2001, the then full band released five full-lengths, with 2017’s Ephemeral traveling further down the electronic side of the coin, with heavy trance and even electro pop influences present. This was a precursor to what was to come, as founder and vocalist/guitarist/synth player/producer/jack of all trades Brandon Smith converted The Anix into a solo project, and with that, fully traversed furt…

August 16th, 2023 Reviews

Dethklok – Dethalbum IV (WaterTower Music)

…vie soon to be released (Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar), a tour with Babymetal this fall, and not one, but two albums on the horizon (one of which being the soundtrack to said movie). Dethalbum IV is the subject of this review, and it carries with it the distinguished pedigree of the Dethalbums before it. The knack that Dethklok has been able to accomplish on disc (as well as the live arena) is to deftly manage being heavy enough for the ‘dy…

August 15th, 2023 Features

The Unity – Join the Hellish Joyride

Photo: Michael Stammwitz German power metal band The Unity have probably delivered their most versatile and satisfying studio album to date for their latest record The Hellish Joyride. People who appreciate strong vocal melodies, killer musical hooks, and tempos/arrangements that can range from faster, double kick speed metal to reflective ballads will find this latest material right in their wheelhouse. On the eve of the album’s release we got t…

August 11th, 2023 Reviews

Repentance – The Process of Human Demise (Noble Demon)

…er remaining) and subsequent signing to label Noble Demon that initially grabbed some deserved attention. Also featuring Product of Hate vocalist Adam Gilley, the group’s first EP Volume 1: Reborn set the tone for their vicious yet melodic template. To that end, The Process of Human Demise provides an energetic romp through thrashy yet catchy waters that may feel familiar but incredibly well executed for the genre. The most important questions in…

August 10th, 2023 Features

Knife – A Slice of Metal

…lenges facing Knife at this point in your career, especially in terms of grabbing a stronger foothold not only across Germany but on a global scale? Nihil: Of course, the biggest challenge is that we all have to work full-time. Everything we do is during the latter part of the day – we have to rehearse in the evenings, we have to do the interviews in the evenings. We can play weekend shows. What makes it easier for us is we all work together, so w…

August 8th, 2023 Features

Spirit Adrift – Spontaneous Inspiration

…something that I’ll have to sit down and agonize over. I guess the same probably goes for lyrics. I can sit and try to write something really clever, but usually the best lyrics just hit me in a flash from somewhere else. A lot of songwriters talk about that spontaneous inspiration. When it comes to the individual parts of a song like a riff or a lyric, I try to only use stuff that hits me in that magic, spontaneous moment. But then when it comes…

August 6th, 2023 Features

Signs of the Swarm – Heavy Is A Feeling

…g to pull you into another direction. It definitely makes a difference, probably for the better in my opinion. Dead Rhetoric: How did the pandemic affect this record? Did you find you had more time to dig deeper into the smaller details? Crow: Not so much with this one. With our last record, our fourth record, we wrote that record during the pandemic. That was a big turning point for us, we had a lot of time to reflect on the stuff we like perform…

August 4th, 2023 Randomness

Song / Video Premier: Ignited’s ‘Bloody Satisfied’

…sion to craft intense, forthright traditional heavy metal that emits a palpable energy. Their 2019 debut full-length, Steelbound, accomplished just that, offering an unequivocal and crunchy debut that turned more than a few ears. Now residing in Stockholm, Sweden, the band is gearing up to unleash Cradle of the Wicked, which aims to up the intensity even further, and maybe strain one’s neck just a little bit more. Kicking off the lead up to the al…

August 3rd, 2023 Features

Eleine – The Legion Remains

…we are different from other symphonic metal bands because we are more riff-based. We are not relying on the orchestrations, that is something to add to create the cinematic vibe that is one of our most important influences, movie scores. It’s not that we base the actual song on the symphonic arrangement. Dead Rhetoric: At what point during the songwriting process do you try to map out who will handle what parts vocally? Is it a trial-and-error ba…

August 2nd, 2023 Reviews

Crypta – Shades of Sorrow (Napalm Records)

…of riffs/hooks to capture one’s headspace, plus tempos that range from tribal-like maneuvers to groove monsters beyond the savage blast beats or speedy fills present. Additional Latin acoustic strumming appears at the conclusion of the otherwise savage “Dark Clouds”, while the thick bass presence of Fernanda Lira takes things in more of a progressive direction next to her raspy screams and gravely growls for the follow-up “Poisonous Apathy”. The…

August 2nd, 2023 Reviews

Blackbraid – Blackbraid II (Independent)

…thing – bands such as Nechochwen and Gyibaaw have been at it since the mid-2000s, while Pan-Amerikan Native Front and Ifernach have been around since 2015, being just a few accomplished examples. Each of these artists has their own defined approach and background; all providing a unique and important perspective, not to mention creating some absolutely fantastic music. Steering back to Blackbraid, having released a single titled “Barefoot Ghost D…

July 30th, 2023 Features

Crypta – Process of Pain

…w albums. I still listen to death metal, searching for new bands, find out about new bands. Dead Rhetoric: What worries or concerns do you have about the world that we live in today? And what do you think the average person needs to spend more time and attention on to make the world a better place for everyone overall? Dametto; A tricky question for me. I can’t choose to tell people what to do – when we are out touring, we have lots of extra waste…

July 25th, 2023 Features

Omnium Gatherum – Stuck Here On Tour’s Way

…tour… Dead Rhetoric: Can you put into perspective what doing these back-to-back tours has been like? Vanhala: All the people change except the bus and the drivers. I’ve got a lot of cabin fever, but it’s cool. I’m in Minneapolis now and was here a month before when there was snow and now there’s no snow. You get to know all the places, like where is the best toilet. Touring in the USA means knowing all the best Wal-Mart parking lots. Dead Rhetori…

July 16th, 2023 Features

Fifth Angel – Older, Wiser, and Ready to Kill

…record. It’s a very progressive song, it has a lot of edge to it. It’s probably the darkest Fifth Angel record that we’ve made in terms of the content. If you’ve heard the record, and know the story, it’s a heavy story. I think it does set everything else up. It’s a great prelude to most of the rest of the record, in my opinion. Dead Rhetoric: When it comes to concept records, what have been some of your favorites over the years? I know you have…

July 14th, 2023 Reviews

Antioch – VI – Molten Rainbow (Iron Shield Records)

…nzied notes set the aural landscape ablaze. Laser-oriented effects add some 80’s-like video game intrigue to “Hold My Heart”, where Nicholas Allaire uses more of a low range, Alice Cooper-ish raspy voice during the verses/chorus to add more spine-tingling atmosphere that matches the musical theme seamlessly. Nicholas continues to be a polarizing figure in terms of his voice/melodies – you’ll know right away in the elevated screams of opener “Defil…

July 14th, 2023 Reviews

Tailgunner – Guns for Hire (Fireflash Records)

…nation of rebel rousing riffs, soaring vocal melodies, blazing musicianship-filled passages, and bass/drum interaction that supports the foundation while also injecting that extra energetic uplift present themselves front and center throughout these ten tracks. Circular guitar runs at varied paces possess the right gallop/stomping measures – heroic in measures yet equally as captivating as the supreme vocalization that takes place through the comm…

July 13th, 2023 Features

Bloodbound – Powerhouse Tales

…tasy, dragons, warriors, and lands far away. From Celtic folk elements or Sabaton-esque key orchestration diversity should win over long-timers while inviting newcomers to join in the festivities. We reached out to vocalist Patrik Selleby to discuss the consistent effort behind their studio records, steady songwriting craftsmanship, how he was able to join Bloodbound, initial fears being on stage performing after Gamma Ray, thoughts on streaming s…

July 12th, 2023 Reviews

The Night Eternal – Fatale (Ván Records)

…l piece that provides the listener a quieter diversion before the epic, mid-tempo battle cry “Between the Worlds” emerges, the riffing plus counterpoint circular runs evoking the best of Mercyful Fate, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, or Tribulation. Where this band stands out apart from the masses is the unique, almost bone-chilling vocal delivery out of Ricardo. The expressions of darkness and despair drip through his confident multi-octave range – mu…

July 11th, 2023 Features

Wonders – Capturing Time

…Rhetoric: How do you feel about being a part of the Limb Music roster – a label well-suited to the style of music you’ve developed? Can you also discuss the importance of being on the right record label even in today’s ever-evolving music industry? Lunesu: I think we are on the best label in the world. There are many labels in the music industry, but Wonders is on the absolute best label. Dead Rhetoric: What would you say are some of the biggest c…

July 9th, 2023 Features

Vexed – Music is Nonbinary

…I don’t think there’s anyone who is ever going to fault you…well, there probably is…but just in general [laughs], no one will fault you for being honest. If someone wants sunshine and rainbows, they can listen to pop music if they want. The integrity is kind of important. Targett: I think so too, yeah. I have always been the kind of person, on a personal level, that when someone is upset I try to make them laugh. I”ll try to be that person who say…

July 5th, 2023 Reviews

Serpent Corpse – Blood Sabbath (Temple of Mystery Records)

…d with Temple of Mystery Records and issue their first full-length, Blood Sabbath. Close your eyes, open your ears, as you’ll succumb to a sound and style familiar to those who loved the early to mid-90’s development of this scene – especially of the UK/Swedish variety, with some North American attitude / groove thrown in for good measure. The low-tuned guitar work and pounding rhythm section foundation allows the distant growls to possess more ea…

July 4th, 2023 Features

A Dark Halo – Elements of Unreality

…se in the world. I got into bands like Dream Theater, Fear Factory, and a rabbit hole of metal ever since. Dead Rhetoric: So, drums were the first instrument you picked up? As I know within A Dark Halo, you play bass, keyboards, and also sing? Lowmiller: That’s correct. Drums were my first metal love. I played in a lot of bands. Even taught drums for a little while. Yes, in A Dark Halo I’m one of the vocalists, and the bass player. I haven’t playe…

July 3rd, 2023 Reviews

Freedom Call – The M.E.T.A.L. Fest (Steamhammer/SPV)

…s he galvanizes the audience participation moments in songs like “Tears of Babylon” and early favorite “Freedom Call”. The focus of course was on the main studio record that came out in 2019 M.E.T.A.L., of which five songs get justified airing – the speedy, double kick fueled “Spirit of Daedalus” and Helloween-esque “The Ace of the Unicorn” going down very well. With ten studio albums to pull material from, it’s great to see the band understand th…

June 29th, 2023 Features

Benthic Realm – Open the Vessel

…as driving up to get ready to do shows with three different bands. Then no bands were able to play. Not that I remember or anything (laughs). Van Guilder: We were thinking of recording over the summer. It would have been a very different album had we not had a pandemic. In terms of writing, how this differs – I feel like me being able to take a break during that time, the break and then being able to get back together with these guys reinvigorated…

June 28th, 2023 Reviews

Oxblood Forge – Cult of Oblivion (Self-Released)

…atmosphere being very thrashy one minute, then settling into a Trouble/Crowbar-ish vibe in another instant to keep ears pinned for what hook will wallop them next. Choosing a different studio and recording engineer this time around (The Red Room in Attleboro, MA with James Gazerro) presents Oxblood Forge with a bit livelier, in the raw overtone – capturing more of what you would expect when taking in a live performance. Cult of Oblivion should kee…

June 28th, 2023 Reviews

Before the Dawn – Stormbringers (Napalm Records)

…il Dead series of horror flicks, this line of dialogue fits so well of both his musical output and this album: ‘Hail to the King, baby.’ Before the Dawn on Facebook…

June 25th, 2023 Features

Before the Dawn – Back From the Dark

…ult but the drummers we used to have, Ukri our last drummer plays now with Abbath, Joonas was one of the drummers, he plays in Wolfheart, Atti, one of the drummers plays in Beast in Black. So, there’s only been amazing drummers in the band, I have big boots to fill. I have been training at a minimum four to five times a week for the past five months. Physically it is a lot more demanding than any other instrument I would say. I could play easier,…

June 23rd, 2023 Reviews

Vexed – Negative Energy (Napalm)

…djent, and more. Regardless of the labels, it was a visceral listen that grabbed you with aggression and grooves, occasionally stopping to soothe you with some melodic elements. Two years later, we are treated to the band’s return, and they’ve doubled down on the aggression. Negative Energy is seemingly exactly that – a cathartic release of pent up aggression and anger that feels nothing short of exhilarating. But most importantly, it’s barbs hit…

June 22nd, 2023 Features

Pyramaze – Object Permanence

…The Voice competition show earlier this year. Has he talked to you or the band about this experience – and do you believe it aids the profile of Pyramaze to a new audience who may not be otherwise aware of his talents? Weingarten: I think we may have gotten a little bit more attention from it. The show producers edited out any time that he mentioned he was in Pyramaze. For whatever reason. That’s unfortunate. I watched all his performances on the…