Back Into The Brawl – Same Pit, Different Day
Originally written by Sasha Horn I spent a large portion of my youth dancing like an asshole when I wasn’t head-banging, and there were times that it resulted in face-plants on hardwood or concrete (1996, Murphy’s Law, …
An Interview With Negura Bunget – Rebirth and Evolution
Originally written by Erik Thomas. My first exposure to Romania’s Negura Bunget was 2006’s OM. From then I was hooked, waiting four years for a new effort. However, as with many bands, personal issues and creative differences caused …
The Austerity Program – Backsliders & Apostates Will Burn Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey One night, when I was spun out of my gourd on dark roast and in total dick mode, I announced that pigfuck, especially the Big Black-inspired portion, was the new …
Cynic – Re-Traced Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey Somewhere on the 210 freeway, I realized that I was never going back to my old life. Even if you’re Brad Pitt in True Romance, spending your days sucking kush …
Istapp – Blekinge Review
Originall written by Jordan Campbell “The time [has] come to reclaim the old order that would set aside all other priorities to put an end to the horrible warmth of light and all of its …
An Interview With Between The Buried And Me – Unchecked Progression
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a huge Between the Buried and Me fanboy. 2005’s Alaska remains one of my top ten metal albums of all time, and each subsequent release …
Aldaaron – Nous Reviendrons Immortels Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Originally intended to cap off a short mini-series of reviews that spotlighted the ever blooming French black metal scene, Aldaaron’s Nous Reviendrons Immortels has thrown me for a bit of …
The Morningside – Moving Crosscurrent Of Time Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Although the cover art seems strangly reminiscent of a Nevermore album, The Morningside actually deals in airy, melodic death/doom strongly influenced by Agalloch and Katatonia, as well as Finland’s lucrative …