Gypsyhawk – Patience And Perseverance Review
The new project of former Skeletonwitch bassist Eric Harris, Gypsyhawk trades that band’s blackened take on thrash for a vintage 1970s stoner haze. Given the artwork and logo design, I was expecting a more prog- …
MyChildren MyBride – Lost Boy Review
It has long been MyOpinion that, if there truly were a merciful God above, He/She would spare us from about 95% of the music made in His/Her name… MyCleverGeneralizations notwithstanding, Alabama’s MyChildren MyBride is apparently …
Panzerbastard – 2006-2009 Review
So, first off, as you may have noticed, this band is called “Panzerbastard.” And, as you also may have noticed, that’s pretty rad. I signed up for this solely because of that radness, and I …
Hawkwind – Blood Of The Earth Review
Space-rock mainstay Hawkwind is in the beginnings of its fifth decade as a band (forty-one years and counting), perennial leader Dave Brock guiding these psychedelic warlords through twenty-plus studio albums now. The band’s back catalog …
Hirax – Noise Chaos War Review
Californian thrash unit Hirax is a truly old-school outfit that never seems to get much attention outside the underground—they’ve been around since the first wave, alongside the Exodus’ and Metallica’s and the like, but they …
Oracle – Desolate Kings: The Oracle Anthology Review
Prior to receiving Desolate Kings for review, I’d never heard of Oracle, and my guess is, prior to reading this, neither have you. The band’s relative obscurity aside, this comprehensive retrospective on the brief career …
Masakari – The Prophet Feeds Review
From the ever-reliable Wikipedia: “The masakari is an ancient Japanese weapon. This battle axe was used by the Yamabushi, the warrior monks. The blade is made of heavy metal with a spike opposite which is …
Clinging To The Trees Of A Forest Fire – Songs Of Ill Hope And Desperation Review
Assuming one can look past their overly verbose name, in Clinging To The Trees Of A Forest Fire (hereinafter referred to as “Clinging“) one will find a promising young grindcore unit, one that blends their …