Simplicity is sometimes the best approach to a style for some people, and that can lead to two things: (1) a lazy sounding record that’s all but ridiculously boring or (2) a smashing piece that absolutely slays all who hear. … Continue reading Paganizer – Land of Weeping Souls
Every band has got to start somewhere before they can embark on their own grand journey as a group. Many start out simply cover classics from renowned bands that they love and enjoy. For the case of Spain’s Totengott, this … Continue reading Totengott – Doppelgänger
Everyone goes into a new record with some sort of expectation. Be it immense hype because it’s your favorite band and you know they’re gonna bust out something ridiculously good or you’re anticipating yet another blatant Slayer rip off, we all … Continue reading Ye Banished Privateers – First Night Back In Port
I’ve never once shied away from an instrumental band in my life because I firmly believe that there’s a certain flavor that can be ascertained by not having any vocals, and so far it’s been mostly true for most bands … Continue reading God – God II
Every person who constantly searches for new material and new talent to listen to, there’s always a greater number of albums turned down than what we actually enjoy. I’m very guilty of this and it’s very prevalent with black metal, … Continue reading Goatwhore – Vengeful Ascension
The great thing about splits is how they bring together bands of similar style, and that helps us as listeners find new acts if we happen to like one band featured on a split. It’s worked for me in the … Continue reading Nucleus / Macabra – Fragmented Self
There are some bands out there who take a few years to realize their full potential and thusly grasp the imaginations of many who are fortunate enough to witness blossoming talent. Three years ago, I came across Kafirun’s debut that … Continue reading Kafirun – Eschaton
In order to create a solid piece of anarchy, you have got to have actual power behind your rage otherwise what comes out just seems random and as if you’re simply angry for no real reason. Thrash is an excellent … Continue reading Nadimac – Besnilo
I like my metal raw and unrelentingly vicious as much as the next guy, but sometimes you just want things to be taken back a notch. Just a single notch to go from madness to madness with a structure to … Continue reading Obscure Devotion – Ubi Certa Pax Est
With every new decade comes a new wave of bands that take over the scene almost completely. In the case of many genres, those artists run their course and unfortunately lose their accumulated fan base over time, yet that’s never … Continue reading Dying Fetus – Wrong One to Fuck With
