We could sit here for hours and have a near-endless debate on the current state of heavy metal with all that it brings to the table and how rooted the style has been in its original sound for decades with … Continue reading Portrait – At One With None
There are always a great number of heavy rock acts out there throughout the entire world that are always worthy of mention, but it’s damn near effortless to have some other great names get somewhat lost in the ocean of … Continue reading The Age of Truth – Resolute
Looking at the world of heavy psych at large, the name of the style itself comes into play right out of the gate with it being home to some of the heaviest psychedelic acts that have graced our ears … Continue reading Stonekind – Spirit of the Void
While recycling may be good for the planet and many of us individually, it’s rarely a good thing when it comes to creating new music. An album that sounds recycled sounds lazy right out of the gate with that fate … Continue reading Arched Fire – Remote Control
It’s not terribly often that we can come across a band that can be considered a game-changer in some form or another simply because acts like that are few and far between, but it’s when one crosses our path that … Continue reading Somnuri – Nefarious Wave
It’s possibly the enduring and undeniable spirit of straight heavy metal that has allowed it to stay as strong as it has over the decades with virtually no change in its core sound whatsoever even despite multiple generations coming together … Continue reading Gasoline Guns – Motor Cult
It’s all too often that we find ourselves swarmed by bombastic material with tons of energy and life to it that has the capacity that can feel downright invigorating, but it’s all too often that it feels lifeless. What’s the … Continue reading Krilloan – Stories of Time Forgotten
Should we take into consideration all of the instrumental rock bands that are luckily around today, we’d be here for weeks, no doubt. From names like My Sleeping Karma and The Re-Stoned to Kylver and The Mantle, we truly have … Continue reading Birds of Nazca – s/t
To blend together many different styles in order to craft a sound that you can really call your own is to really test your chops as a musician in my eyes for if you can accomplish that then you have … Continue reading Maw – s/t
When we talk about the current climate that heavy psych finds itself in, you can’t go two feet without talking about King Buffalo. Easily, the trio is one of the best bands out of the modern age that has enabled … Continue reading King Buffalo – The Burden of Restlessness
