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ALBUM REVIEW: Flub – Flub (The Artisan Era)

I really hate mentioning the credentials and merits of those in a band, I don\’t see why a group can’t be judged by the work at hand. It’s like, sure, people love Avenged Sevenfold – but who the hell likes Pinkly Smooth? Not to harm fan favorite ‘The Rev’ and his memory, but holy crap… Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Turin Turambar – Czas Braku Wojny (PAGAN RECORDS)

Czas braku wojny roughly translates to ‘No war time‘ or ‘Time of absence of war‘ in English. The phrase also exemplifies the fact that I don’t know a lick of Polish. And, that’s fine really, because Turin Turambar‘s music finds a way to transcend that barrier somewhat. I mean, sure, I do not understand the… Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Lunar Shadow – The Smokeless Fires (CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC)

It’s really hard to find out where to begin when it comes to these albums that claim to be subgenre-crossing. Especially since a lot of them take way too long to get into the meat of what they claim to be. Luckily, ‘Catch Fire‘ is a perfectly crafted opening to The Smokeless Fires and promises… Continue reading
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INTERVIEW/SINGLE REVIEW: WOWS – Chakpori (Argonauta Records)

There is a wealth of incredibly progressive heavy music coming out of Italy these days most notably bands such as Sunopcrisy, Storm{O} and for the subject of this review Verona’s, WOWS. It’s always a pleasure to stumble upon gifted bands that know how to actually write movement into their songs. WOWS are extremely capable and individually bring immensely raw songwriting… Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: BODY VOID – I Live In A Burning House (Crown and Throne Ltd/Dry Cough/Seeing Red)

Gritty, meticulous, monotonous. No doubt words that will come to mind upon hearing the most recent release from San Francisco sludge outfit BODY VOID. High off their debut album Ruins, the band seems to have found the appropriate root to define and solidify their sound. Refreshingly, BODY VOID does not rely too heavily upon the… Continue reading
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JANUARY 2018 PICKS
Here it comes, another completely unnecessary list of bands! Every month I\’ll be looking at the top three bands, of those I\’ve personally reviewed, that I feel are stand outs. I\’ve not listened to every band that comes my way, there isn\’t enough hours in the day. This is strictly opinion based, so feel free… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Grave Spirit – The Beast Unburdened by Flesh (Iron Bonehead)
Releasing as a 7\” EP this year, The Beast Unburdened by Flesh is the first offering by black/death metal trio Grave Spirit. It\’s only fitting this EP would be put on wax, as the EP features a distinctive LoFi sound – the next best option would, no doubt, be cassette (but we all know how… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Jupiterian – Terraforming (Transcending Obscurity Records)
I do most of my review listening through headphones just before bed. It’s a habit I picked up years ago that has just stuck. I find the tenuous space between wakefulness and sleep most conducive to penetrating the dark heart of a musical piece. Once in awhile, though I come across an album that sends… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Lord of Pagathorn – Daimono Philia (Woodcut Records)
One of my favorite things about Black Metal is the dense and often impenetrable atmosphere it rarely fails to invoke. Every artist in the genre that has found their way onto my turntable, while remaining unmistakably black always manages to forge a unique and ethereal soundscape. Helsinki, Finland’s Lord of Pagathorn is no exception. On this their second full… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Et Moriemur – Epigrammata (Transcending Obscurity Records)
Featuring members of Dissolving of Prodigy, Self-Hatred, and Silent Stream of Godless Elegy – the Czech Repulic based \’supergroup\’, Et Moriemur, aims to pull in all manner of artists and talent from across a bevy of genres. Amazingly, it all seems to be in the hopes of creating a singular extreme metal masterpiece. Initally, I… Continue reading
