Kontagion – KO[R-!-E] (Review)

KontagionKontagion are an industrial metal band from Poland and this is their latest EP.

Was it really 2015 that [R-!-E]lentless was released? Crikey. How time flies. Well, here we have a new 20 minutes of material from this industrial metal troupe that features a member of Unborn Suffer. Continue reading “Kontagion – KO[R-!-E] (Review)”

Interview with Harm’s Way

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Have you checked out Harm’s Way’s latest album Posthuman yet? Well, if you’re a fan of modern heavy music with some good quirks and plenty of character, you should. I’m listening to it now before I head to the gym, and it’s making me feel sufficiently worked up. In a good way, of course.

So, let’s find out a bit more about what the band and their new album… Continue reading “Interview with Harm’s Way”

Harm’s Way – Posthuman (Review)

Harms WayHarm’s Way are a metalcore band from the US. This is their fourth album.

Here we have 34 minutes of metallic hardcore, full of spitting anger and beefy riffs. Continue reading “Harm’s Way – Posthuman (Review)”

Stunted – Fault (Review)

StuntedStunted is a one-man industrial garage punk/rock band and this is his debut album.

Although a one-man project, the artist behind this band is joined by various guests across the release, (including one who brings a saxophone to the party). Continue reading “Stunted – Fault (Review)”

Rabitrup – SWVMPS II (Review)

RabitrupRabitrup is an electronic/industrial metal one man project from the US and this is his latest EP.

This is 20 minutes of horrorscapes and harsh industrial sounds. This is not done in an inaccessible way, however, and the music on SWVMPS II has just the right amount of twisted melody and compositional sense Continue reading “Rabitrup – SWVMPS II (Review)”

Dunjin – The Conqueror Worm (Review)

DunjinThis is the latest release from one-man UK-based experimental drone band Dunjin.

The Conqueror Worm is 43 minutes of experimental soundscapes and grim ambience, taking in drone, noise, industrial, and dark atmospherics. Continue reading “Dunjin – The Conqueror Worm (Review)”

LaColpa – Mea Maxima Culpa (Review)

LaColpaThis is the debut album from Italian doom band LaColpa.

This is filthy blackened doom, added to with some violent noise and harsh sludge. There are only three tracks on this album, but they total almost 40 minutes, and it’s clear from the very start that the band aren’t messing around. Continue reading “LaColpa – Mea Maxima Culpa (Review)”

Gnaw – Cutting Pieces (Review)

GnawThis is the third album from US experimental doom band Gnaw.

Featuring the inimitable vocals of the singer that graced Khanate with his serrated, searing voice, 2013’s Horrible Chamber was a must-listen record as soon as I knew it was available. It’s been a long four years, but now we finally have the follow up in Cutting Pieces. Continue reading “Gnaw – Cutting Pieces (Review)”

Nexus – The Taint (Review)

NexusNexus are an Italian Gothic/industrial rock band and this is their debut album.

Taking an electronic and keyboard powered approach to their music, The Taint is an enjoyable trip to places that I haven’t visited in quite some time. Continue reading “Nexus – The Taint (Review)”