Tag: Isis

Vexes – Ancient Geometry (Review)

VexesVexes are a US modern/post-metal band and this is their debut album.

Although Deftones are the obvious starting point for comparative purposes, elements of The Unguided, Poison the Well, Glassjaw, and Cave In can also be heard in the band’s sound, as well as some more atypical moments in the style of, perhaps, Norma Jean, Between the Buried and Me, and Isis. Feelings of the late 90s/early 00s are strong with this band, and from my point of view that’s no bad thing at all. Continue reading “Vexes – Ancient Geometry (Review)”

Empress – Reminiscence (Review)

EmpressThis is the debut EP from Canadian doom band Empress.

Although classed as an EP, there’s still 29 minutes of material here to sink your teeth into.

I’ll say it straight away – Reminiscence is a massively enjoyable release. Continue reading “Empress – Reminiscence (Review)”

A Light Within – Epilogue (Review)

A Light WithinThis is the latest EP from A Light Within, a post-metal band from the US.

This is atmospheric post-metal with some progressive and post-rock elements. Take the post-metal triumvirate of Isis, Neurosis, and Cult of Luna, and throw in some Deftones, The Ocean, and Devil Sold His Soul, and you’ll have a basic starting point. Continue reading “A Light Within – Epilogue (Review)”

Escape Is Not Freedom/Dusk Village – Split (Review)

Escape Is Not FreedomEscape Is Not Freedom and Dusk Village are both alternative/sludge metal bands, and they have teamed up with each other on this split.

Escape Is Not Freedom, (who we know from their 2015 album The Truants), start us off with two tracks, which last just under 10 minutes in total. Continue reading “Escape Is Not Freedom/Dusk Village – Split (Review)”

Blæck Fox – Morasth – Split (Review)

Blæck Fox MorasthThis is a split release between two sludge/doom/post-metal bands from Germany – Blæck Fox and Morasth.

Blæck Fox present us with 15 minutes of layered blackened gloom. Spread over two tracks, Blæck Fox bring the darkness with enviable ability. Continue reading “Blæck Fox – Morasth – Split (Review)”

Sorxe – Matter & Void (Review)

SorxeSorxe are a post-metal/sludge/doom band from the US and this is their second album.

Well, I’ve been hungry for this. 2014’s Surrounded by Shadows is one of my favourite sludge/doom releases, making it high up on my end of year best of list for 2014. Over the years my appreciation for this superlative album has only grown, so has my desire to hear its follow up. Continue reading “Sorxe – Matter & Void (Review)”

Ba’al – In Gallows by Mass (Review)

Ba'alBa’al are a post-metal band from the UK and this is their debut EP.

This is emotive, lengthy post-metal, played with conviction and confidence by a band that obviously know what they want to accomplish with their music. Continue reading “Ba’al – In Gallows by Mass (Review)”

Process of Guilt – Black Earth (Review)

Process of GuiltThis is the fourth album from Process of Guilt, a doom/sludge band from Portugal.

We’ve met Process of Guilt before on their split with Rorcal. This was a very favourable meeting, and sets the scene nicely for Black Earth. Continue reading “Process of Guilt – Black Earth (Review)”

Nevborn – Daidalos (Review)

NevbornThis is the latest EP from Swiss progressive/post-metal band Nevborn.

A progressive post-metal EP that is just a single 19 minute song? Count me in! What’s that? It also features the supreme vocal talents of the singer of The Ocean? Stop, stop, you’re just overselling it now… Continue reading “Nevborn – Daidalos (Review)”