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DISSENTIENCE – Kaiju [EP REVIEW]
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It isn’t often I find myself surprised by what I hear and, when that does happen, I’m surprised by the fact I’m surprised at all. Face it, things have been a bit stressful and its hard to enjoy any piece of music in 2025. No matter how hard we all try, something is ready to… Continue reading
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JULIET RUIN – Regime [EP REVIEW]
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Nikki Swider gives her opinions on Juliet Ruin’s new EP ‘Regime’! Continue reading
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HERTA – Crossing the Illusion [ALBUM REVIEW]
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Greek band Herta has been touring to promote their debut album, “Crossing the Illusion.” Their sound combines influences from Gojira and Lamb of God, with notable vocals from Konstantinos Togas and guest appearances from Sakis Tolis and George Prokopiou. The album features intricate layering and strong production, creating a rich listening experience. Continue reading
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EP REVIEW: Alphelion – I (ANTI // ALL Forever)
Usually I can come up with some witty or offbeat introduction to what I\’m reviewing, but really I haven’t reviewed something so thoroughly blackened in so long that I’m just plain rusty. Mark Alphelion‘s latest EP, I, as my triumphant slink back to the purer roots of the subgenre. Now I have to give the… 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