Typhonian are a German death metal band and this is their second album.
The Gate of the Veiled Beyond contains 50 minutes of old-school death metal, but of a non-standard variety. It’s rooted firmly in 90s waters, but has also been expanded with blackened, atmospheric, and progressive influences; Typhonian may look backwards for inspiration, but they also look to the future with what they do with it. Continue reading “Typhonian – The Gate of the Veiled Beyond (Review)”
This is the fourth album from Canadian black metallers Wormwitch.
New Wormwitch! I’m a bit behind on this one, but I couldn’t let it pass me by. Whether it’s 2019’s Heaven That Dwells Within, 2021’s Wolf Hex, or this year’s split with Sadistic Ritual, Wormwitch always deliver the goods. Continue reading “Wormwitch – Wormwitch (Review)”
This is a split release between two Spanish death metal bands, Jade and Sanctuarium.
I do enjoy a good split. It’s an opportunity to check out new/old bands doing something outside of a full length, and I’ve found more than a few gems over the years by checking out such releases. Continue reading “Jade/Sanctuarium – The Sempiternal Wound – Split (Review)”
Me, miss a chance to see the mighty Nile once more? Especially as they’re touring on the back of the very strong The Underworld Awaits Us All? No way. So I once again find myself in the loving care of Rebellion for the evening, and tonight it’s all about the death metal. Continue reading “Nile/Hideous Divinity/Intrepid/Pestifer – Rebellion, Manchester – 10/09/24 (Live Review)”
This is the sixth album from US progressive metallers Oceans of Slumber.
After releasing two very well-received albums of progressive metal in 2018’s The Banished Heart and 2020’s self titled album, Oceans of Slumber surprised many by adopting more of a hard rock approach on 2022’s Starlight and Ash. Although ultimately I naturally prefer their heavier more metallic material, it was still an accomplished album worthy of anyone’s time. With new record Where Gods Fear to Speak now on the horizon, what do Oceans of Slumber bring us in 2024? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Oceans of Slumber – Where Gods Fear to Speak (Review)”
This is the latest EP from US death metallers Father Befouled.
I last caught up with Father Befouled on 2017’s Desolate Gods. Since then the band have released an EP, a live album, a split, and another album in 2022 called Crowned in Veneficium, none of which I heard at the time, unfortunately. This streak of missed opportunities to let the band crush me with their blasphemous brand of death metal ends now, with the 26-minute Immaculate Pain. Continue reading “Father Befouled – Immaculate Pain (Review)”
This is the second album from Spanish death metal band Sanctuarium.
Sanctuarium play rotten old death metal with a crushing dose of fetid doom. Melted and Decomposed contains 48 minutes of foul death/doom nastiness spread over five tracks. Continue reading “Sanctuarium – Melted and Decomposed (Review)”
God Dethroned are a blackened death metal band from the Netherlands, and this is their twelfth album.
God Dethroned may have been around for over three decades, but they’ve lost none of their fiery intensity. The Judas Paradox contains 44 minutes of their well-crafted brand of blackened death metal, showing once again what they’re capable of. Continue reading “God Dethroned – The Judas Paradox (Review)”
Brutally Deceased are from Czechia, play death metal, and this is their fourth album.
I thoroughly enjoyed 2010’s Dead Lovers’ Guide and 2016’s Satanic Corpse, so it’s been a long wait for the 29 minutes of new music that Chasms brings us. Continue reading “Brutally Deceased – Chasms (Review)”
Teeth are a death metal/grindcore band from the US, and this is their third album.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching Teeth develop, from their split with Fister and also with Barghest, to last full length The Curse of Entropy in 2019. The Will of Hate is the band’s longest release yet, clocking in at 39 minutes of pure punishing extremity. Continue reading “Teeth – The Will of Hate (Review)”
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