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Nothing Is All I Am
Virtue In Vain
“Nothing Is All I Am” is an EP that should make VIRTUE IN VAIN come out smelling of roses. I am simply wondering why no record company has p[icked them up and given the time, space and opportunity to grow under their wings. If you ask me, this deserves to be heard worldwide.
Duskfall Volume 1
Chasing Sanity
This was a very pleasing album that took me back to the 80’s, at a time when keyboards ruled the airwaves. The Retrowave sound was enhanced by six strings, and a dark pulse of electronica that was meaty. It rode smoothly into the far crevices of your mind, and took root, rebuilding some of the times and the music that was dormant in my head.
Mental Void
Neckbreaker
Bay Area Thrash Metal from Chile. Is that possible? Well, yes, it is! You only have to listen to the debut album of NECKBREAKER, who hail from Santiago, in order for you to admit that “Mental Void” does contain music that is from that specific area.
Barbarian
Reek of God
Apparently BARBARIAN plays Speed/Thrash/Black Metal. Well, that is true. And if that will make you think of a project like MIDNIGHT, I wouldn’t blame you, as “Reek of God” does fit in the same ballpark. The big difference between the two being that where MIDNIGHT has more of an early VENOM vibe, you will be hard pressed not to compare BARBARIAN to a band like MOTÖRHEAD, mixed with early EXCITER.
Mountains of Madness
Total Annihilation
Even though I have quite a good understanding of the English language, I have to admit that there is one title that had me stumped, so I looked it up. The explanation of “Nyctophobia” is that it is an intense, irrational fear of the dark or night-time, often causing severe anxiety, panic attacks, and physical symptoms like sweating or nausea.
Rage Of The Thunderstorm
Executioner Steel
The Bangladesh band EXECUTIONER STEEL play Old School Epic Heavy Metal that is inundated with every cliché available to Metalkind on “Rage Of The Thunderstorm”.
Palingenæon
Angerer
I’ve heard jazz, funk, and other forms of music combined with Metal, but never quite to these reaches, and never this smoothly. When you hear the aggressive weight of Progressive Metal and Djent elements on the album, their energy fires you up. When the band adds in all the other sounds, and consider the album as whole, these seemingly foreign elements just enhance the album. Their musicianship is outstanding as well.
Hard Anger Deluxe
Agabas
my Agabas-induced paracusias is acting up again.
Eons Of Horror
Evil Damn
“Eons Of Horror” is traditional Death Metal with a few Thrash Metal twists. All tracks are fast and frantic with punishing riffs and very aggressive vocals.
Enthroned In Torment
Bound To Prevail
“Enthroned In Torment” is classical Death Metal with a few Deathcore vibes at times. Fans of traditional Death Metal, who like it simple, aggressive, and spine-chilling will like the debut album of BOUND TO PREVAIL
Midnight Transmission
Transatlantic Radio
Transatlantic Radio founded by Swedish‑born bassist and producer Victor Brodén, the international AOR collective blends […]
Another Lie (single)
DAZR
Like the hot girl at the bar that teases by showing just enough skin to keep me buying her drinks, DAZR gives us just enough skin with their latest single “Another Lie” to keep me buying them drinks in anticipation of their upcoming album,…yep, I fall for it every time.
Rites of Ra
Venthiax
“Rites of Ra” is as brutal as it is fast, reminiscent of the 80’s though as relevant to our day and age as ever.
Atlantic Reborn
King Heavy
For existing KING HEAVY fans, “Atlantic Reborn” provides a unique perspective into the band’s past with rare cuts; for new fans it offers a snapshot from each album.
The Beast Goes On
Starbenders
This was a solid album, containing a diverse set of songs with different themes while still maintaining the high level of energy that comes with the genre. It’s a retrospective and sentimental sound that keys on the pulse of the radio during that time.
Woes Are Legion
Black Idol
I am quite a lapidarist when it comes to the musical jewels of Serbia.
Nowhere In Between Forever
Lantlos
You may ask yourself, why is this band signed to Prophecy Productions, a largely Metal label, when this music is pretty far away from that label? The answer is, of course, because they can. Prophecy Productions has always been able to find artists like Markus out there, and they don’t really care about genres. Just listen to the album, and you will find secret boxes that have gold hidden in them, overflowing with pleasing melodies. On the first warm day of spring in NorthEast Pennsylvania, this album is just the panacea that I needed today. Simple, but exquisite
Violent Playground
Bite Down
If songs don’t have to make sense to you, but need to be filled with as much noise and distracting sounds possible, you should give BITE DOWN a go. Who knows, “Violent Playground” may be just your thing.
Fractured Minds
Our Mirage
Metalcore is becoming more and more a mainstream Metal genre, and with that you will get the bands that start fitting that bill more and more. OUR MIRAGE is such a band.
Le Chemin Du Gaucher
Philippe Drouin Obvurt
If any of my readers ever have had guitar lessons, or feel that they can do with more finger fast exercises, you might want to check out PHILIPPE DOROUIN OBVURT on his latest endeavour, the debut album “Le Chemin Du Gaucher”. This is classed as Technical Death Metal, but this band (project?) from Quebec in Canada does more masturbatory guitar sounds than any other Death Metal band I have even encountered.
II Bleak
Vast Pyre
Well, first off let me tell you that if you do not like your Doom Metal slow and deliberate, you really need to stay away from VAST PYRE. They have the ability to go slow, but also very Heavy in a rather low toned sound, making it all come out in a very menacing and threatening way.
In Essence Divided
Nightshade
When you really stop to think about it, Progressive music can be anything you want it to be, and this album was an example of how far the genre can be pushed. The part of me who has to categorize everything he hears for my own reference point and for a guide for listeners is frustrated that I can’t find the proper word to describe their music. However, the other part of me who knows good music when he hears it is completely satisfied.
Nearest Dusk
Insipidus
I'm not trying to sabotage this review by completely diverting the subject, but I fucking hate AI.
silence outlives the earth
ERRA
Ear Porn.
Derelict Heart
Northern Graves
This was an outstanding album. Each of the four meaty songs that make up the heart of the effort are powerful, emotionally charged, and rich in scope. There is an impending sense of doom along with rage on the heighted end, plenty of melodies in the middle, and seamless transitions that connect these passages. Without experiencing the great plans of Canada, I can feel its spirit in each song, and it’s a proud heritage.
The Oblation of Man
Towering
An oblation is something presented or dedicated, typically to God, a deity, or a sacred purpose. Within the context of the album, it takes on a darker meaning…humanity itself is the sacrifice. It seems like a nefarious conclusion to the end of mankind, yet I have the feeling that would be just the thing to rid the world of in order for healing…remove all of us from the equation. It’s less a collection of songs, and more like a bleak study of incredibly dark music, exploring the idea that the greatest sacrifice in the story of civilization may ultimately be man himself. It’s a early contender for Album of the Year.
Bastard
Moon Tooth
Just like smoking your first cigarette (don't do that, by the way), my first experience with Moon Tooth left me periodically satisfied. The alt-prog sensibilities grabbed me, but unlike the aftermath of a smoke, I never got hooked, and I virtually never listened to the Long Island league again.
Kings
Grey Skies over Rapture
Just be happy I broke 350 words with a three-song EP.
Melodies of Despair
Swanwriter
For me, this was a personal album that may not appeal to the masses so easily. Let me add that probably wasn’t Koda’s intent anyway. There is a lot of beauty here, buried within melancholic passages and sadness. As a music buff, I can appreciate the level of detail in every song, although, as a whole, it wasn’t quite as grabbing to me as I had hoped. Still, it’s worth listening to and making up your own mind.
Determined to Death and Beyond
Archaic Oath
Overall, this was a traditional Black Metal sound that most enthusiasts will find to their liking. I was hoping for some more experimentation and surprises, but they never came. Give credit to the band for fulfilling their vision on the album, but also offer some critique for the lack of diversity.
Anatomy :She
Maxilla
Originating in the New York tri-state area and now based in Ohio, Maxilla was founded […]
Luna Mausoleum
Sky Valley Mistress
Sky Valley Mistress are a duo from Blackburn, UK who formed in 2012.Their band name […]
Revered by Death
Karloff
Revered by Death" is an okay album, but let's not parade around claiming to play all the genres all the time, ya hear me Karloff?
Breaking the Catatonic State
Crouch
In sum, the album has an air of confidence about it, as if the trio doesn’t give a fuck whether you like it or not. It’s dirty…no, filthy even, with a soul that has turned black. The album won’t only move you on an emotional level, but also a physical level. It’s raw, cold, and primal.
Natura Semper Praevalet
Staghelm
This was a thoughtfully composed album that had layers of mystery buried within its aggressive presenting front. There is beauty, wonder, and a sense of things being larger and more expansive than what they seem. Take a ride with STAGHELM though the three song journey, and you may just uncover some things about yourself that you didn’t know.
Like Crushed Violets and Linen
Luminesce
Pink? A pink album cover? Isn't pink... for girls??/?
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