Reviews

Oct 20

Shades of Night Conferring With The Stormblast of December Souls: Dream Unending/Worm — Starpath

Two of the biggest names on the 20 Buck Spin roster join forces and take us through the heavenly and hellish portions of the cosmos....

Aug 21

Devil In The Details: Horrendous — Ontological Mysterium Review

The latest offering by Horrendous sees the band continue to twist, contort, but most importantly evolve in ever-creative new ways. Words...

Apr 7

Gloriously Unending: Covet — catharsis Review

Shimmering melodies encased with rich texture – Covet delivers yet again. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Covet, the San Francisco-based...

Apr 4

Stronger Than All: Jesus Piece — ...So Unknown Review

The sophomore LP stands tall as a prominent musical driving force in a league of its own. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): Similar to the...

Mar 20

It's Not a Dream: Night Demon - Outsider Review

Who keeps it more trve in the land of metal, than Jarvis and the Venturans? Words by Jacob Sanders (@themetalscholar): Free of the chains...

Mar 14

Yesteryear Reborn: Narrow Head sway the soul with 'Moments of Clarity'

The third album by Houston's own comes wrapped in a dreamlike sonic tapestry. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart), Photographs by Joshua...

Mar 13

Soak In The Afterglow: Periphery — Periphery V: Djent Is Not A Genre Review

The band deliver big on their most expansive release yet. It's a common pre-release marketing talking point to tag a new album as a...

Feb 6

On Perilous Shores: Hellripper — Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags Review

The third full-length of Scotland's wicked chosen son arrives at long last. With exceptional skill comes an exceptional reputation, and...

Nov 12, 2022

The Divinity of Eternity in Midsummer Fires: Dream Unending — Song of Salvation Review

Nearly one year after their breakout debut, the Canadian/American dream team conjure pillars of lush creation on LP #2. Words by Tyson...

Oct 31, 2022

Reminiscing on Indestructible Days: Puscifer — Livestream Double Feature Review

Two contrasting views of the Pusci-verse, both intimate and extravagant. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): The realm of...

Oct 26, 2022

Unkind of Blue: Worm — Bluenothing Review

To close the pages on the 'Foreverglade' (2021) tome, the Floridian necromancer Phantom Slaughter and his newest acolytes conjure forth...

Sep 23, 2022

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...

Aug 25, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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, 2022

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...

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