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

Oct 20
6 min

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....

Devil In The Details: Horrendous — Ontological Mysterium Review

Heaviest of Art

Aug 21
4 min

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...

Gloriously Unending: Covet — catharsis Review

Heaviest of Art

Apr 7
3 min

Gloriously Unending: Covet — catharsis Review

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

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

Heaviest of Art

Apr 4
2 min

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...

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

Jake Sanders

Mar 20
5 min

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...

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

Heaviest of Art

Mar 14
2 min

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...

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

Heaviest of Art

Mar 13
2 min

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...

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

Jake Sanders

Feb 6
4 min

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...

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

Heaviest of Art

Nov 12, 2022
6 min

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...

Reminiscing on Indestructible Days: Puscifer — Livestream Double Feature Review

Heaviest of Art

Oct 31, 2022
4 min

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...

Unkind of Blue: Worm — Bluenothing Review

Heaviest of Art

Oct 26, 2022
6 min

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...

Withering, Eroding, Grinding: Holy Fawn — Dimensional Bleed Review

Jake Sanders

Sep 23, 2022
3 min

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...

Heaviest of Art

Aug 25, 2022
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...

Magic Missiles & Righteous Reverie: Wraith Knight — Deep in the Dungeons of the Dragonlord Review

Jake Sanders

Jun 24, 2022
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...

A Lesson In Melody: Astronoid - Radiant Bloom Review

Heaviest of Art

Jun 10, 2022
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,...

White Light From The Floodland: Executioner's Mask - Winterlong Review

Heaviest of Art

Jun 9, 2022
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...

The World Disappears: Falls of Rauros - ‘Key to a Vanishing Future’ Review

Jake Sanders

Apr 1, 2022
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...

A Reinvigorated Spirit: Underoath at the House of Blues in Anaheim

Heaviest of Art

Mar 9, 2022
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...

The Path To Oblivion: Ten Years of Pallbearer's ‘Sorrow and Extinction’

Jake Sanders

Feb 21, 2022
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...

Divine Soundscapes Explored: Stander - Vulnerable Review

Heaviest of Art

Feb 11, 2022
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...

Androids DO Dream of Electric Sheep: Author & Punisher - Krüller Review

Heaviest of Art

Feb 11, 2022
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...

The Galvanizing Enigma Returns: Tool at the Honda Center (Photos)

Heaviest of Art

Jan 26, 2022
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...

A Lesson In Ethereal Groove: Earthless - Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Review

Heaviest of Art

Jan 24, 2022
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...

A Momentous Introduction: Pridelands - Light Bends Review

Heaviest of Art

Jan 11, 2022
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...

War Metal’s Forefather Returns To the Front: Archgoat - Worship The Eternal Darkness Review

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...

A Memory and I Weep: Dream Unending - Tide Turns Eternal Review

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...

Sound Synthesis: Nick Superchi - Dark Ivory Quietus Review

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...

Introspective Duality: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell Review

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...

Irreplaceable Nirvana: Worm - Foreverglade Review

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...

The Legacy Lives On: Enslaved - Caravans To The Outer Worlds (EP) Review

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...

Nostalgic Extremity: 2021 Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest, Philadelphia (Photos)

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...

Unmaking Ourselves: Rivers of Nihil - The Work Review

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...

A High Octane Fervor: One Step Closer - This Place You Know Review

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...

A Mystifying Enigma: Sleep Token - This Place Will Become Your Tomb Review

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,...

The Dark Horse Approaches: Unto Others - Strength Review

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...

Gaawk present a shapeshifting beast with 'Meaningless' EP

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...

Always & Forever: DEAFHEAVEN - Infinite Granite Review

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...

The Sonic Embodiment of Eloquence: Lantlôs - Wildhund Review

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...

Soaring High With Communal Spirit: Kamasi Washington at The Hollywood Bowl

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...

OUR PLACE OF WORSHIP IS SILENCE - Disavowed, and Left Hopeless Review

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...

Dynamic Prominence: ALLUVIAL - Sarcoma Review

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...

Unbridled Power: THANATOMASS - Black Vitriol & Iron Fire EP Review

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...

Bow, O Graving Faces: PORTAL - Avow Review

Heaviest of Art

May 5, 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?...

A Labyrinthine Excursion: INFERNO - Paradeigma: (Phosphenes of Aphotic Eternity) Review

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...

A Collective Embrace: Punk Rock & Paintbrushes - The Insides Of Artists Written By Outsiders

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...

A Righteous Call To Arms: GOJIRA - Fortitude Review

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...

The Great Filter: MARE COGNITUM - Solar Paroxysm Review

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...

...And You Shall Know Perdition: PITILESS GAZE - The Last Messiah Review

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...

Summoning A Brighter Reckoning: GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR - 'G_d’s Pee At State's End!' Review

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...

Existential Annihilation: ALTARAGE - Succumb Review

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,...

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