Buried Above Ground – The Crown (Review)

Buried Above GroundBuried Above Ground are a US metalcore/deathcore band and this is their new album.

The Crown is a 30-minute slab of brutality, full of punishing grooves, heavy breakdowns, and savage vocals; NWOAHM-meets-deathcore, with added electronic/keyboard enhancements. Continue reading “Buried Above Ground – The Crown (Review)”

Death Rattle – Volition (Review)

Death RattleDeath Rattle are a metal band from the US and this is their second album.

Death Rattle play heavy music that’s a combination of thrash and groove metal. Think of a mix of The Haunted, Lamb of God, and Dew Scented, with a hint of Gojira, for a good idea of where they’re coming from. Continue reading “Death Rattle – Volition (Review)”

Inferum – Modern Massacre (Review)

InferumInferum are a death metal band from the Netherlands and this is their debut EP.

This is modern death metal that contains elements of both groove metal and deathcore. Continue reading “Inferum – Modern Massacre (Review)”

Backbone – R’lyeh (Review)

BackboneBackbone are an Argentinian death metal band and this is their debut EP.

Backbone play death metal with a healthy helping of groove, thrash, and progressive metal thrown in for character and substance. Continue reading “Backbone – R’lyeh (Review)”

From Eden to Exile – Modern Disdain (Review)

From Eden to ExileFrom Eden to Exile are a metal band from the UK and this is their debut album.

Now this I like. Playing modern, crushing, heavily aggressive metal with plenty of bite and attitude, From Eden to Exile impress as soon as you press play. Continue reading “From Eden to Exile – Modern Disdain (Review)”

Pulvis et Umbra – Atmosfear (Review)

Pulvis et UmbraPulvis et Umbra is an Italian one-man death metal band and this is his third album.

This is death metal that mixes in aspects of thrash metal and metalcore, making for a dynamic release that has a decent amount of extremity included alongside some more accessible moments. Continue reading “Pulvis et Umbra – Atmosfear (Review)”

Methane – The Devil’s Own (Review)

MethaneMethane are a Swedish groove metal band and this is their debut album.

The Devil’s Own is an album full of choice riffs, Southern metal vibes, and assured attitude.

Recalling years past when bands like Pantera and Lamb of God ruled the roost with their belligerent Continue reading “Methane – The Devil’s Own (Review)”