The Deliberate Procession Of King Darkness – An Interview With Black Crucifixion
originally written by Juho Mikkonen Being the odd one out. That’s Black Crucifixion’s existence in a nutshell. They’ve been around since the very birth of Finnish black metal, yet they never released a classic Finnish …
Out Of Step Dispatches – Peeling Back The Layers Of The Punk Underground
Originally written by Ian Chainey Lately, I’ve been daydreaming of a black-and-white photo getting the Ken Burns pan-and-scan treatment. On one side of the frame is a crusty punker. On the other, as soon as …
Moss – Horrible Night Review
Originally written by Matt Longo In recent memory, there isn’t another album I’ve wanted to review based solely on title alone than Horrible Night by Moss. It manifested from my inbox, oozing with the promise …
Batillus – Concrete Sustain Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell The complete package. It’s so important, yet all too rare. But when a band can put everything together–the jams, the stage presence, the art direction—and wrap it in the ever-elusive …
Finntroll – Blodsvept Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay Unlike some of my metal-reviewing peers, I’ve never really viewed Finntroll as being a gimmicky band. Sure, their name is goofy, and may suggest that they create songs solely about …
Wormed – Exodromos Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Death metal….IN SPAAAAAAAAAAACE! Yes, it’s been something of an oddball infatuation over the past few years, but it makes sense. Death metal is nerd music for nerd people, and not …
Six Thoughts – Dissecting and Discussing Arctic Sleep’s Arbors
Originally written by Ramar Pittance Chances are you didn’t hear Arctic Sleep‘s Arbors when it was released in October, 2012. That’s okay; you’re not alone. The unsigned Milwaukee/Chicago-based quartet is the brainchild of songwriters and self-professed amplifier junkies …
Ancient VVisdom – Deathlike Review
Originally written by Matt Longo My experience with Ancient VVisdom in 2012 was one of reluctant acceptance. Despite unconscious red flags, A Godlike Inferno still secured a spot in my heavy rotations list come year’s …