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...
REVIEWS
Heaviest of Art
- 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,...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Jake Sanders
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Jake Sanders
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Jake Sanders
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Heaviest of Art
- 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...
Jake Sanders
- Sep 27, 2021
- 5 min
Unmaking Ourselves: Rivers of Nihil - The Work Review
Three years later, a new progressive evolution has taken hold of the Pennsylvanian outfit. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Any...
Heaviest of Art
- Sep 24, 2021
- 3 min
A High Octane Fervor: One Step Closer - This Place You Know Review
The hardcore unit craft a record for the times, chock-full of compositional variety and grit. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): Aggression may...
Heaviest of Art
- Sep 20, 2021
- 4 min
A Mystifying Enigma: Sleep Token - This Place Will Become Your Tomb Review
The follow-up to 2019's 'Sundowning' is an all-encompassing masterclass worth basking in. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): In the contemporary,...
Jake Sanders
- Sep 20, 2021
- 5 min
The Dark Horse Approaches: Unto Others - Strength Review
The Portland outfit go from Idle Hands to throwing hands in their sophomore release. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): It leaves...
Heaviest of Art
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
Gaawk present a shapeshifting beast with 'Meaningless' EP
A promising first showing from a Richmond trio formed out of pandemic boredom. If any good came out of the periods of isolation caused by...
Heaviest of Art
- Aug 23, 2021
- 6 min
Always & Forever: DEAFHEAVEN - Infinite Granite Review
After setting the world ablaze with album after album laced with controversy, the San Francisco metalgazers make yet another hairpin...
Heaviest of Art
- Jul 26, 2021
- 4 min
The Sonic Embodiment of Eloquence: Lantlôs - Wildhund Review
With heart at the forefront, the multifaceted frontman presents a glistening new era. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): What began as an...
Heaviest of Art
- Jul 20, 2021
- 7 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Jul 13, 2021
- 4 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- May 21, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- May 6, 2021
- 4 min
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?...
Heaviest of Art
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Jake Sanders
- Apr 11, 2021
- 6 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Apr 5, 2021
- 5 min
...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...
Heaviest of Art
- Mar 31, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Ryan McCarthy
- Mar 28, 2021
- 2 min
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,...
Heaviest of Art
- Mar 21, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Jake Sanders
- Mar 16, 2021
- 4 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Mar 8, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Feb 24, 2021
- 2 min
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,...
Heaviest of Art
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
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...
Heaviest of Art
- Jan 31, 2021
- 2 min
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...
Jake Sanders
- Jan 5, 2021
- 5 min
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...
Ryan McCarthy
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
Solitary Refinement: PORTRAYAL OF GUILT - We Are Always Alone Review
The sophomore full length from prolific this Austin trio pushes the boundaries of what hardcore can be. Words by Ryan McCarthy: I am what...
Heaviest of Art
- Nov 18, 2020
- 7 min
We Are The Bloody Earth: MY DYING BRIDE - Macabre Cabaret Review
Within months of their most emotionally moving elegy yet, the British masters of gloom return with their first EP in nearly seven years....
Rohan
- Oct 27, 2020
- 4 min
United In Pain: EMMA RUTH RUNDLE & THOU - May Our Chambers Be Full Review
A stunning expression of force, fragility & fortitude. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Two of extreme music’s underground forces have...
Heaviest of Art
- Oct 26, 2020
- 2 min
Malevolent Elegance: CARCASS - Despicable EP Review
The melo-death pioneers set the stage for their impending full-length with a gruesome 4-track beast of an EP. With a jurassic twist on...
Jake Sanders
- Oct 21, 2020
- 6 min
The Everlasting Flame: PALLBEARER - Forgotten Days Review
At long last, the Little Rock musicians return to ferry listeners to calmer shores. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): There are...