This is the debut EP from Gothic metallers Vetrar Draugurinn, who are from the Netherlands.
Featuring current and ex-members of bands such as Stream of Passion, The Saturnine, and Autumn, this new band brings a wealth of experience to the table, showing a maturity and professionalism that you’d expect from such accomplished artists. Continue reading “Vetrar Draugurinn – I (Review)”
Life of Agony are an alternative metal/rock band from the US and this is their fifth album.
With their original lineup, Life of Agony have returned with a brand new album. Expectations are high… Continue reading “Life of Agony – A Place Where There’s No More Pain (Review)”
Windswept are a Ukrainian black metal band and this is their debut album.
Created by the same talented individuals behind Drudkh, Windswept play black metal that’s harsh and raw, channelling the elemental power of nature into their chosen musical style. Continue reading “Windswept – The Great Cold Steppe (Review)”
This is the second album by Ecstatic Vision, a US psychedelic rock band.
This is the follow up to 2015’s Sonic Praise. On Raw Rock Fury the band have taken what they did with their previous release and turned it up to 11. Continue reading “Ecstatic Vision – Raw Rock Fury (Review)”
American Standards are a US hardcore band and this is their second album.
Here’s a band we’ve met before, and they impressed when we did. The Death of Rhythm and Blues stood out with its aggressive, angular hardcore. Continue reading “American Standards – Anti-Melody (Review)”
Oath are a Finnish black metal band and this is their second album.
Oath worship at the altar of the Scandinavian second wave, and the music that they have produced on Mustan Liekin Veljeskunta will make you very glad that they do. Continue reading “Oath – Mustan Liekin Veljeskunta (Review)”
The Obsessed are a doom metal band from the US. This is their fourth album.
Veteran doom metal band The Obsessed return with their first album in over 20 years. I think it’s fair to say there’s a lot of expectation riding on this in certain quarters. Continue reading “The Obsessed – Sacred (Review)”
Imminence are a Swedish metal band and this is their second album.
The music on this album is surprisingly wide in scope. Taking in everything on the shiny end of the musical spectrum, from stadium rock, alternative metal, modern metal, a bit of djent, and sometimes outright pop influences; Imminence have produced an album of sparkling tunes that thankfully have a bit more to them than just their impressive shine. Continue reading “Imminence – This Is Goodbye (Review)”
Gnarwolf are a US hardcore band and this is their latest EP.
You’ve gotta like this kind of thing; less than 14 minutes of angular, chaotic hardcore. The band play it well and make one Hell of a noise. What’s not to like? Continue reading “Gnarwolf – II (Review)”
This is the second album from this Australian death metal band named Lacerta.
Ahhh, who doesn’t love a bit of techdeath in the morning? Or at any time in the day, come to mention it.
Which brings us to Lacerta. Now, Lacerta fall Continue reading “Lacerta – Lacerta (Review)”
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