Withering, Eroding, Grinding: Holy Fawn — Dimensional Bleed Review
Sophomore spells with the dark ambient overlords from Phoenix. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Immersion can play a key role in...
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- Aug 25
- 2 min
Dreadnought – “The Endless” Review
The latest from the Denver ensemble is a wondrous and quite moving affair. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Dreadnought have always been...
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Magic Missiles & Righteous Reverie: Wraith Knight — Deep in the Dungeons of the Dragonlord Review
The sounds of victory and wild fantasy are brought to life in this dungeon synth project. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): It's...
- Jun 10
- 2 min
A Lesson In Melody: Astronoid - Radiant Bloom Review
The Boston-based post-metal unit stray from the flooded ranks with a towering endeavor. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): A week ago today,...
- Jun 9
- 5 min
White Light From The Floodland: Executioner's Mask - Winterlong Review
On their followup to 2020’s Despair Anthems, the now quintet bring the coldest and darkest goth to the hungry masses. Words by Tyson...
- Apr 1
- 6 min
The World Disappears: Falls of Rauros - ‘Key to a Vanishing Future’ Review
How hard can the loresome foursome from Portland strike back in their 6th LP? Words by Jake Sanders: When this reviewer sat through the...
- Mar 9
- 4 min
A Reinvigorated Spirit: Underoath at the House of Blues in Anaheim
The metalcore giants lead a touring bill of trailblazing acts with utmost splendor. All Photographs by Ekaterina Gorbacheva...
- Feb 21
- 19 min
The Path To Oblivion: Ten Years of Pallbearer's ‘Sorrow and Extinction’
Devin Holt brings a retrospective mind to the legacy, the legend, and the path from 2012. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): We...
- Feb 11
- 2 min
Divine Soundscapes Explored: Stander - Vulnerable Review
The Chicago trio exemplify the beauty that is possible through the post-rock medium. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The Garrote, a new...
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Androids DO Dream of Electric Sheep: Author & Punisher - Krüller Review
A&P’s new album is a cyborg’s electric sex dream simulated to perfection. Words by Sean Wright (@stainedglassrevelation): “Quite an...
- Jan 26
- 4 min
The Galvanizing Enigma Returns: Tool at the Honda Center (Photos)
Picking up right where they left off with utmost grandeur. Upon the arrival of the pandemic, countless tours were immediately canceled or...
- Jan 24
- 3 min
A Lesson In Ethereal Groove: Earthless - Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Review
The San Diego psych rockers tell a monstrous tale of expansive musical capabilities. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): At the root of...
- Jan 11
- 3 min
A Momentous Introduction: Pridelands - Light Bends Review
The Australian unit enter the metalcore ranks on a high note. Words by Luis, Heaviest of Art: SharpTone Records have had quite a run for...
- Nov 22, 2021
- 5 min
War Metal’s Forefather Returns To the Front: Archgoat - Worship The Eternal Darkness Review
Surprisingly, you can teach an old Archgoat a new bleat. Words by Sean Wright (@stainedglassrevelation): War metal. It’s a term in the...
- Nov 16, 2021
- 7 min
A Memory and I Weep: Dream Unending - Tide Turns Eternal Review
A duo coming from bands with incredibly wretched releases Lewis and Clark their way through the unmapped corridors of a new yet familiar...
- Oct 31, 2021
- 5 min
Sound Synthesis: Nick Superchi - Dark Ivory Quietus Review
The master of tones comes home for Halloween, with a third full length release. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Those who have...
- Oct 29, 2021
- 3 min
Introspective Duality: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell Review
A mirror to the soul, and an album of delicate self-redemption. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Emma Ruth Rundle’s music has always been...
- Oct 20, 2021
- 7 min
Irreplaceable Nirvana: Worm - Foreverglade Review
On the second record of their quest for true, slimy death doom mastery, the Floridians encapsulate the context of the old school to bring...
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
The Legacy Lives On: Enslaved - Caravans To The Outer Worlds (EP) Review
The Norwegian ensemble continue to amaze after a confounding 2020 full-length. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): The progression of the revered...
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Nostalgic Extremity: 2021 Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest, Philadelphia (Photos)
Great riffs, great brews, & great times were lived at The Fillmore for one of metal's most thrilling bills of the year. Text by Luis...