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Jul 20, 2021
Soaring High With Communal Spirit: Kamasi Washington at The Hollywood Bowl
The LA native treated guests to a spectacle of jazz excellence marked by heartfelt synergy. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): In true summer...


Jul 13, 2021
OUR PLACE OF WORSHIP IS SILENCE - Disavowed, and Left Hopeless Review
Forever burning inside hell’s domain. Words by Sean Wright (@stainedglassrevelation): In Dante Aligheri’s The Divine Comedy, the City of...


May 21, 2021
Dynamic Prominence: ALLUVIAL - Sarcoma Review
The premier death metal unit craft a gripping effort that breathes new life with each listen. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): Though...


May 18, 2021
Unbridled Power: THANATOMASS - Black Vitriol & Iron Fire EP Review
Russian black metal darkness to follow the beast that was 2019's Darkest Conjurations. Words by Danny Gonzalez (@badulario): Cold War-era...


May 5, 2021
Bow, O Graving Faces: PORTAL - Avow Review
Portal welcome their fans back into the asylum just in time for their medication. Words by Sean Wright (@stainedglassrevelation): “That?...


May 5, 2021
A Labyrinthine Excursion: INFERNO - Paradeigma: (Phosphenes of Aphotic Eternity) Review
The Czechoslovakian entity envelop the spirit with black metal intricacies. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): If we've learned anything from...


May 3, 2021
A Collective Embrace: Punk Rock & Paintbrushes - The Insides Of Artists Written By Outsiders
Dissecting the heart driven art book that serves as a testament to the intersectionality of art. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): Community is...


Apr 18, 2021
A Righteous Call To Arms: GOJIRA - Fortitude Review
The French unit further cement themselves among the elite with a grandiose composition. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): For bands with a rich...


Apr 11, 2021
The Great Filter: MARE COGNITUM - Solar Paroxysm Review
Like a supernova, Jacob Buczarski's talent fires off in every direction. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): The display of...


Apr 5, 2021
...And You Shall Know Perdition: PITILESS GAZE - The Last Messiah Review
Pitiless Gaze describes the existential angst which artificially limits humanity’s content of consciousness. Words by Sean Wright...


Mar 31, 2021
Summoning A Brighter Reckoning: GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR - 'G_d’s Pee At State's End!' Review
The genre defining iconoclasts deliver their latest end-times anthems. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): And just like that, seemingly out...


Mar 28, 2021
Existential Annihilation: ALTARAGE - Succumb Review
63 minutes of ego-shattering blackened death metal. Words by Ryan McCarthy (@ave_mors): Boasting what appears to be a brand new,...


Mar 21, 2021
The Sound Of Terror: SPECTRAL WOUND - A Diabolic Thirst Review
Brace for black metal that stares right at your face with a nihilistic grin. Words by Danny Gonzalez (@badulario): Following 2018’s...


Mar 16, 2021
Descending Deeper: WOLF KING - The Path of Wrath Review
The California quartet paves a new road to tread in their Sophomore release. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): In 2018, the...


Mar 9, 2021
Harmony Through The Macabre: VARMIA - bal Lada Review
Poland's pagan black metal newcomers reach new heights with their immersive new being. Words by Heaviest of Art: Bands with the privilege...


Mar 8, 2021
A Confounding Emotional Headspace: SEPULCROS - Vazio Review
The Portuguese unit craft funeral doom excellence on their Lewandowski-drawn debut. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Writhing in shackles...


Feb 24, 2021
Raging Reflection: JARHEAD FERTILIZER - Product Of My Environment Review
The grindcore unit uplift and tear down with their ferocious debut outing. Words by Heaviest of Art: Hailing from Ocean City, Maryland,...


Feb 18, 2021
A Lesson In Melody: HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY - Mære Review
The Austrian duo have set a post-black metal benchmark with a 10-track wonder. Words by Heaviest of Art: After some unfortunate delays in...


Jan 31, 2021
Coming At Your Neck: REVULSION - 'self titled' Review
The latest chapter in Finnish death metal. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): In just the same way that Finnish death metal needs...


Jan 4, 2021
Boreal Bards: FROZEN SOUL - 'Crypt of Ice' Review
The DFW natives make their case for an unending winter in their first LP. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Without ever being...
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