Tag Archives: 2016 album

With their latest album out this Friday, Blood Red Throne solidifies themselves as heavyweight champions of the Norwegian death metal scene. Founded in 1998 by Død (guitars) and Tchort—who both played with black metal band, Satyricon—Blood Red Throne have demonstrated their commitment to the genre across 18 years, eight albums, …

Across the industry, there seems to be resurgence in old school rock ‘n’ roll and metal—with the best bands riding this wave taking influence from legendary acts, breathing new life into familiar sounds, and creating something they can call their own. Electric Citizen cements itself as another group to add …

In two short weeks, Bella D is set to transcend her dystopian, steam/cyberpunk world with a performance at NYC’s Carroll Place alongside drummer, Charlie Zeleny (DRMAGN). The brainchild of Christie Oakes, The Crystal Ceiling (out May 13th) weaves Bella D’s story of perseverance in a hostile world. Once escaped from …

Dead Register is unfurling its debut album, Fiber on May 6th via their own label, AVR Records. Difficult to describe, Dead Register’s sound is gloomy and dark. It showcases how a bass should be played, and it is unlike anything receiving airplay at this moment. If there is one thing …

Composed of guitarist, Johan Lund; vocalist, Marcus ‘Mao’ Uggla; and drummer, Fabien ‘Fabz’ Perreau; Mindshift released their second full-length album on April 29th via Eclipse Records. Consisting of 15 brutal tracks, Horizon is a mixture of melodic metal and metalcore—pairing quite well with the album’s theme. As Mao explains in …

Teased as an album that could have come after 2002’s Paris Kills, Helsinki’s vampires—THE 69 EYES—are back and set to release their 11th album, Universal Monsters this Friday via Nuclear Blast. Marking a return to Paris Kills and Blessed Be’s producer, Johnny Lee Michaels, THE 69 EYES’ signature ‘Goth’n’Roll’ style …

With their latest offering to the nu-metal gods, OTEP transcends Generation Doom’s Mad Max: Fury Road-themed album art to throw lyrical punches at topics as politically-charged as police brutality, LGBTQ+ equality, climate change, and the Syrian refugee crisis. This is only enhanced by the private struggles of vocalist, Otep Shamaya—which …

It’s surprising how easily a perfectly executed guitar riff can transport listeners back through time. Wicked Maraya does just that with their track, “Sound of Evil”—evoking not only the imagery of a rugged heavy metal band, but also the feel of a dimly lit, slightly hazy club. The tiniest wisp …

If there is one thing the rest of the United States should know about Wisconsin, it’s this: Wisconsinites are proud. Wisconsinites are defiant. They do not like to be ****ed with. And if Unintimidated: Musicians Against Scott Walker is any indication, there is a growing population of Wisconsinites disgruntled with …

Defying definition, Otep Shamaya is a multi-faceted creature known as much for her lyrical tongue and fierce growls, as for her outspoken personality and willingness to defend her beliefs on today’s politics, LGBTQ+ rights, moral veganism, and more. Music Existence was able to connect with Shamaya via Skype before she …

Maybe it’s the music video for title track “Thieves of the Night,” but German melodic metal band, Human Fortress’s latest creation—released April 1st by AFM Records—brings a medieval epic to life. From the first power metal-infused track, listeners are along for the journey all the way through to the album’s …

Inspired by the pagan holiday Saturnalia, Blood Ceremony’s fourth album Lord of Misrule (released March 25th by Rise Above Records) resurrects the Roman celebration in all of its long-forgotten glory. Not only does the album breathe new life into this piece of ancient history, but it also guides listeners down …