Tag: Punk

Blast Rites: October Grind Spooktacular, Part Two

If you’re just now catching up, well, we’re just now catching up. Seth Buttnam and I (plus one uninvited guest) are rounding up some of our favoritest grindcore (or grind-adjacent) releases of the past however …

Wolfbrigade – Howl From Underground Review

Let’s get straight to the point here: I’ll tell you the three things you most need to know about Howl From Undergound. It’s Wolfbrigade. The first song is called “Caveman Motherfuck.” It’s even Wolfbrigad…er than …

Deafkids – Cicatrizes Do Futuro Review

[Cover artwork by Douglas Leal] Listening to the new album from Brazil’s Deafkids, Cicatrizes Do Futuro, I’ve been thinking about rivers. [indignant voice from the back]: WHAT? Mea culpa, friend. I’m here today to preach …

Última Batalla – Última Batalla Review

[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 …

In Crust We Trust: Vol 36

“The [d-]beat is not a neutral entity. It is a pulse, a weapon, a sanctuary, a demand. There is no opting out. To listen is to take a side. To [mosh] dance is to vote …

In Crust We Trust: Vol 33

Kia ora, crüe. I recommend gathering a few provisions before starting this month’s edition of ICWT. I’ve gone long-form (real long), and I’d strongly advise you to stock up on food and water if you …

Home Front – Watch It Die Review

If I were the kind of person who felt the need to justify what I write about on this particular website to some imaginary naysaying ombudsman, then covering the second album from Edmonton, Alberta’s Home …

Diamonds & Rust: Punk Meets Doom, And The Result Is Literally Sacrilege

[Cover artwork by Angus McKie] As a result of punk rock’s penchant for speed and aggression that eventually fueled the fires of the NWOBHM, we are all well aware that punk and heavy metal have …