The eight full Deftones album goes in a slightly different direction that still in every way is identifiable as Deftones.
Read More »Album Review: Algorithm – Brute Force
26-year old guitarist/producer Remi Gallego has become fast-known for his innovative electro sound: the best of progressive metal based in all-out computer frenzy. Under the name the Algorithm, Gallego earned a heaping of credibility by way of festival performance (United Kingdom’s Download and Australia’s Big Day Out), and through numerous …
Read More »Interview: Otep
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 …
Read More »Show Review: Sonata Arctica, Gothic Knights, ShadowStrike at Stage 48 in New York, New York – 4/03/16
Finnish melodic metal powerhouse, Sonata Arctica bid farewell to North America this past Sunday with a performance at Stage 48 in New York City. Sonata Arctica first came overseas for a jam-packed, 26-date tour across the United States and Canada as direct support for symphonic metal leaders and fellow Finns, …
Read More »Interview with Patient Sixty-Seven
Facebook | Twitter | Youtube | Merch ME: For having released your first EP back in 2015, Imbalance, you have definitely gained a following on Facebook and Youtube with both Australian and American fans. How does it feel? PSS: It’s really humbling. We definitely make an effort to try and …
Read More »Album Review: Blood Ceremony – Lord of Misrule
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 …
Read More »Interview: Stacey Savage from Savage Master
Everyone has a bit of the devil inside, and Stacey Savage is no exception. As the ass-kicking front woman of occult heavy metal band Savage Master, Savage has been tantalizing listeners with her piercing shrieks, no-holds-barred approach toward live performances, and ability to transcend from mere mortal to all-powerful sorceress—able …
Read More »EP Review: Message to the Masses – Means To An End
Message to the Masses have spent no time dwindling in an “awkward” stage of their music. For having started in September 2011, the four man group has already impressively gained over 6,000 likes on social media accounts, released professional music videos, and have performed with well-known bands, such as Crown …
Read More »Album Review: Amon Amarth – Jomsviking
Sweden’s Amon Amarth bring a tale of love and vengeance in Jomsviking.
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Interview: Flo Laurin from Sinbreed
Based in Germany, Sinbreed has been infusing their personal brand of no-nonsense power metal into the genre since their founding. Their third and most recent record Master Creator (released February 2016 by AFM Records), has been receiving positive reviews for its relentless energy, lyrical diversity, and overall creativity in a …
Read More »New Project’s “Ora Pro Nobis” Gets Bass Heavy Upgrade From ZARDONIC
Sydney, Australia based Industrial Metal quartet New Project have teamed up with Venezuelan Bass Heavyweight ZARDONIC for a truly BRUTAL remix of their intense “Ora Pro Nobis”, which the band has paired with a hypnotic Visualizer Video. Originally premiered with PureGrainAudio, the surreal imagery in tune with New Project’s dark, …
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