ACxDC – Antichrist Demoncore Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Powerviolence is possibly the worst name for a genre with generally good-to-great music. It’s just a reference point like any other genre name, but still- every time the syllables cross …
Aborted – The Necrotic Manifesto Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell This is an album about nothing. Wait…how can that be? This is The Necrotic Manifesto, after all. Setting aside the book of Death Metal English for a moment, let’s pick …
Planet Of Zeus – Vigilante Review
originally written by Erik Highter You’d have to be some sort of cretin not to dig the Athenian band Planet of Zeus. On their two prior albums, the Greek band has shown that Clutch translates …
5Q5A – Brutally Deceased: Catching Czech Sunlight
Originally written by Ian Chainey Some bands love their influences. Then, there are the bands that live their influences, that are wholly shaped by their influences. Brutally Deceased, a collective of Czech grinders and growlers …
Noneuclid – Metatheosis Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Noneuclid formed in 2004 and features members of Dark Fortress, Triptykon, and Obscura, amongst other acts. Originally hailing from Germany, the band now calls Bavaria home, which may be a part of Germany. I’m …
Agalloch – The Serpent & The Sphere Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell At the risk of stating the obvious, Agalloch is regarded as something of a critical darling. Since their second album, The Mantle, was released in 2002, the band has enjoyed …
Jar’d Loose – Turns 13 Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Well, this certainly came out of nowhere. Jar’d Loose is allegedly from Chicago, and this is also allegedly the band’s second album. I refuse to accept either of these things as fact, …
5Q5A – Shroud Of The Heretic: Rising From The Pit
Originally written by Ian Chainey We often dissect how something sounds without really imparting how it feels. Sure, sometimes, that’s all the music asks of us. In most genres, you can get away with clinical …