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April 19th, 2023 Reviews

Century – The Conquest of Time (No Remorse Records)

…d hordes took notice, a subsequent 7” single “The Fighting Eagle” issued in 2022 became a teaser for labels to come calling as this debut album The Conquest of Time hits the market on No Remorse Records for CD (Electric Assault for vinyl fanatics). Choosing to be a self-contained entity in terms of production, artwork, songwriting, and instrumentation, you will get purity for the cause that resonates loud and clear from first playback to latest. P…

April 19th, 2023 Reviews

Aara – Triade III: Nyx (Debemur Morti Productions)

…What Aara has been able to accomplish thus far is a feat many haven’t been able to accomplish – balance. Icelandic peers Auðn and Danish act Afsky (much more depressive; review of Om hundrede år here) are some of the few who have also achieved a harmonious union of fierce black metal with just the right amount of melody and atmosphere as to not tip the scales too far in any one direction. Aara have dialed in more with each subsequent release, and…

April 17th, 2023 Reviews

Sól án varma – Sól án varma (Ván Records)

…ating vibrant music that embraces darkness, while also dances in a hopeful light, forming a genre defining release that is unmissable. Sól án varma on Bandcamp…

April 17th, 2023 Reviews

As Everything Unfolds – Ultraviolet (Long Branch Records)

…that they know exactly how to maximize their tools to gain an audience while being genuine and raw in tone. Preview one song and it’ll inevitably stick in your head for the afternoon – an amazing talent for such an up-and-coming act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kR30Mvh9WA&pp=ygUVYXMgZXZlcnl0aGluZyB1bmZvbGRz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdfat9kbon0&pp=ygUVYXMgZXZlcnl0aGluZyB1bmZvbGRz As Everything Unfolds on Facebook…

April 3rd, 2023 Reviews

Scorched Moon – Obsidia (Independent)

…atthew Boatwright extends his talents to the vocal realms as well, most notably on “K-186f” and “Silence Painted Crimson” (along with guest vocalist Vincent Jones of Æther Realm). The vocals as a whole sound like a cross between Heri Joensen (Týr) and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), being two of this writer’s favorite vocalists, it’s safe to say the ears were pricked. One minor criticism, which is more of a personal preference, is the layering of t…

March 30th, 2023 Features

Gorod – Following the Waltz of the Sun

…lities, the experimentation of the artists. They were completely crazy, probably because society was so stressful. Overcontrolled, right after the second Industrial Revolution, this is a big wave of modernism. People wanted to focus on something real, something more human. I would love to experience this movement, before the first World War. To see how close we are now to that period, and how different we are. The provocation of the artists, they…

March 9th, 2023 Features

Brittany Barkasi Best of 2022

…loss of Hansi’s mother. I could be wrong, but I think writing this was probably very therapeutic for him. 1. Parasite Inc. – Cyan Night Dreams This writer had a feeling this would end up on top from the time the end of year list was being contemplated, and nothing was able to overtake it. Parasite Inc. has been able to perfectly combine melodic death metal and synthwave. It’s an absolute blast to listen to front to back. Plus, they get some bonus…

March 5th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Hulder/Blackbraid/Aeviterne/Stress Angel – February 25, 2023 – (Le) Poisson Rouge (LPR), New York, NY

…poignantly intense “Sacandaga,” and the two sounded just as perfect back-to-back live as they do on album. Closing the band’s performance was personal favorite “Barefoot Ghost Dance on Bloodsoaked Soil,” serving as an emotional and sonic crescendo that was played to pinpoint accuracy and overflowing with emotional resonance. Aggressive and brimming with passion, the band blasted through their 45-minute set in seemingly an instant. Blackbraid have…

March 4th, 2023 Concert Reviews

Powerwolf/Seven Kingdoms – February 23, 2023 – Palladium Times Square, New York, NY

…the folks around me a bit. Fans came from all over for this; Washington, Alabama, Connecticut, Maryland, Indiana, Illinois, Colorado, and Pennsylvania were just some of the locations, along with myself (and husband) hailing from Florida. Folks not only traveled from all over though, they dressed up! There were Jesus’, wolves and many in Powerwolf-esque face paint. Seven Kingdoms Before our resurrection we got to enjoy a fun time with Seven Kingdom…

February 26th, 2023 Features

Imperium Dekadenz – Monuments to Sorrow

…us to get a foothold there, although some people would like to see us there. At this point, we are looking hopefully toward the future. Dead Rhetoric: Anything else to add? Horaz: In Germany, many tours were canceled after Corona because not many people attend concerts anymore. It’s probably the same in the States. Shows are essential for bands. The more expensive concert tickets are one reason, but you shouldn’t be too lazy. So this is a call to…

February 20th, 2023 Reviews

Lonesome_Blue – Second to None (JPU Records)

…recognizable sound. Acts like Sigh, Blood Stain Child, Band Maid, or even Babymetal quickly come to mind. But many don’t dig down the way that do with European regions, resulting in a wealth of acts that fly under the radar outside of Japan itself. Part of this may be due to the pop-blend that causes more ‘dyed in the wool’ metalheads to run screaming to the hills, but solidly metallic acts still reign in some circles, like Hagane, or Lovebites….

February 17th, 2023 Reviews

Tramalizer – Fumes of Funeral Pyres (Soulseller Records)

…interim, the group released “Left to Rot” as a single tribute to the late L-G Petrov in 2022 to whet the appetite of listeners for the debut album Fumes of Funeral Pyres. The gritty nature to these riffs, the natural speedy fills against the steady supply of heads down pounding drum mechanics, beyond the discernible roars and left field narrative sequences on vocals – everything about these eleven tracks screams early 90’s European-style death. Th…

February 8th, 2023 Reviews

Fragments of Lost Memories – Life is Fleeting (Self-Released)

Fragments of Lost Memories formed in 2021 and has already released 4 full-lengths. Often when a band releases a lot of material in a short period, it’s not of the best quality; this is not the case with this Japanese funeral doom project. Fans of Ahab and Mournful Congregation, go ahead and get excited! Life is Fleeting is a bit different from their previous offering, Divagate (which ranked 9 in this writer’s top 2022 albums). It is not the same…

February 7th, 2023 Features

Infinite & Divine – The Power Position

…n a global scale? Åkesson: I think Frontiers is doing well. I have nothing bad to say about them. They are doing what they said they shall do. So, it’s great. Dead Rhetoric: You played your first gig over the summer last year – what are your memories surrounding this performance, and are you hoping to be able to play out a bit more for this album release schedule? Åkesson: Yeah, it was great to play our songs finally. Because of the pandemic, it w…

February 5th, 2023 Features

Daniel Barkasi Best of 2022

…qually heavy and catchy as Leather Terror, and is the album this writer probably had the most fun with this year. This is the second entry of a planned trilogy of albums that tells the story of Bret Halford, an engrossing horror slasher tale. Following up the massive Leather Teeth was no small feat, but Leather Terror ups the ante in every way. Loaded with brilliant guest vocalists, there’s a lot of different flavors on the menu. From the soaring…