The Vision Bleak – Witching Hour Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey The Vision Bleak is tagged as a “gothic metal,” though the German duo prefers the more precise “horror metal.” This is worth noting, not for an immediate point of reference, …
Skeletonwitch – Serpents Unleashed Review
Originally written by Matt Longo I don’t know how much of the old “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it” mantra is consciously incorporated into the lives of Skeletonwitch, but I will point out that Serpents …
Domovoyd – Oh, Sensibility Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey Domovoyd‘s debut long-player, Oh, Sensibility, is psych-minded astro-metal charged by interstellar gamma rays. Oh, sorta like Ufommamut? The doomonauts slather these songs with jams, vibrating the soul with effects-heavy amp …
Casket Vs. Sewercide – Unholy Deathrashing Anarchy
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Unholy Anarchy Records is putting together a gnarly little roster. The upstart vinyl-chuckers made minor waves by releasing the excellent Ashencult / Mephorash split back in September, as well as …
Rev and Redar – Bazaar 2.0
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Reverend’s Bazaar was a feature that ran intermittently for years, barely surviving the MetalReview / Last Rites changeover before staggering to its deathbed weeks ago. But instead of giving the …
Beaten To Death – Dødsfest! Review
Originally written by Chris Redar In all of the years grindcore has existed, how is Beaten to Death just now being picked as a moniker? It’s the perfect band name, really. Not only does it sound tough …
Soulfly – Savages Review
Originally written by Matt Longo Yeah, that’s mine. I went through an exploration of Sepultura in the ‘90s similar-in-spirit to our dear Reverend. Although, keeping in line with my weird acquisition habits, I think the …
5Q5A – Shooting Guns: Instrumental Stoner Madness
Originally written by Ian Chainey Shooting Guns‘ Brotherhood of the Ram, LP number three for the Saskatoon instrumental stoner rockers slathered with a side of Canuck kraut, is dressed up in one of the best …