Generally Impressed With Riffs
[Cover artwork by Subhuman at Desert Dungeon] Let’s talk about our love for quirky metal. Okay, sure, any definable level of ‘quirk’ is obviously subjective, but I’m guessing you know we’re not talking about the guy who loves The Black …
[Cover art by Mister Curse] Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface. Stack Overflow in…Corpse Pile Interface? “What’s in a name? That which we call a corpse pile, by any other word would smell as putrid” – billy shakes Forgive my …
[Cover art by Jef Whitehead] Cognizance’s In Light, No Shape serves as a useful reminder that when it comes to our musical preferences, our whats are subservient to our whys. If, for example, you are a fan of the early …
[Cover artwork by Michael Cloutier] Prog, of course, is known for technical musicianship and songwriting complexity above all else, a reputation well-earned by the early giants of the genre and happily maintained by their progeny ever since. It’s also true …
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 …
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 …
Round #4 is here, weary travelers, and with it, the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. But before we start thinking about fully crossing back into the 21st century, we’ve got trips to …
It’s been less than a year since the last Autopsy record – California’s greatest blood-splattered death metallers certainly aren’t wasting any time. But then again, they’re repeating themselves, so it can’t really be all that …
We’re here to talk about Oblation, the new album from the newly reunited pre-Torche band Floor, but here’s an important preliminary question: Do you treat music as a mood enabler or as a mood enhancer? …
Please listen to “End of My Rope.” <a href=”http://greyskiesfallen.bandcamp.com/album/the-many-sides-of-truth” data-mce-href=”http://greyskiesfallen.bandcamp.com/album/the-many-sides-of-truth”>The Many Sides of Truth by Grey Skies Fallen</a> There’s a lot to love within those 7 minutes if you count yourself a fan of progressive …
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, …
Protoplasm is a killing machine, it’s got everything. ••••• CRUSHED BUTLER – UNCRUSHED (1986) Land: UK Lifespan: 1969 – 1971 File Under: The punk, in the study, with the sledgehammer. In Print?: Yes, re-released by Last Years …
