From the mean streets of Gary, Indiana by way of Oslo, Norway (or maybe the other way around- we’re not sure) comes Witch Taint, the most extremely extreme and Satanic Norwegian Black Metal band from Indiana ever probably and you can ask anyone. The band’s full-length debut Sons of Midwestern Darkness, recorded entirely in darkness in …
Read More »…and Oceans Release New Single “Vigilance and Atrophy”
Symphonic black metal formation …AND OCEANS has released “Vigilance and Atrophy,” the second track from their new album, ‘Cosmic World Mother.’ The song can be heard at THIS LOCATION. Vocalist Mathias Lillmåns comments: “‘Vigilance and Atrophy’ shows the melodic side of …AND OCEANS. A song laden with guitar melodies and …
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Hard, Heavy, Experimental & Weird – Top 10 Albums Of 2018
1. Toby Driver – They Are The Shield (Blood Music) Toby Driver is the mastermind of maudlin Of The Well and Kayo Dot, US avant-garde metal bands and “They Are The Shield” is his third solo album in thirteen years. Known for his unconventional writing, this album is based …
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Album Review: Lorna Shore – Flesh Coffin
New Jersey metal quartet Lorna Shore have returned with their sophomore LP Flesh Coffin. Lorna Shore are known for their unique combination of multiple metal genres ranging from death metal to metalcore. While in their own right paying tribute to these many metal genres, Lorna Shore have created their own …
Read More »Album Review: Opeth – Sorceress
Progressive metal outfit Opeth have put together one of the most impressive resumes in modern hard rock. With absolute essentials like Blackwater Park, Deliverance, and Damnation, Opeth have gained notoriety for their blend of death metal, black metal, progressive rock, folk, and many other styles of music along the way. …
Read More »Album Review: Beansidhe – Mónt
Yesterday, Swiss band Beansidhe released its third album, Mónt. Totaling six tracks in length, the release harnesses the group’s creative energy into a sound that spans the death metal, thrash, and black metal genres (just to name a few). Think early Amon Amarth, with just a hint of Cradle of …
Read More »Album Review: Blood Red Throne – Union of Flesh and Machine
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, …
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Album Review: Manegarm – Manegarm
Manegarm release their 8th full album and celebrate 20 years of a metal legacy.
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