Döda själar Aug. 2, 2019

Döda själar
by Mylingar

Swedens Mylingar has only seemed to get more twisted and nightmarish with each release, and this years Dda sjlar is no exception. Coming in as the end of the trilogy started with 2016s Dda vgar EP, the groups sound has gotten even denser and headed towards loftier heights than before, delivering an ...

Lunacyst Aug. 1, 2019

Lunacyst
by Lunacyst

The Pitch: Groovy brutal death metal with an eclectic approach fromBahrain's Lunacyst. FFO: Cannibal Corpse, The Hudson Horror, Abnormality What I Like: I was initially ready to write Lunacyst off as just another dime a dozen brutal death metal band, but over time it became clear that there is more...

Gomorrah Aug. 1, 2019

Gomorrah
by Gomorrah

The Pitch: Extreme technical death metal from British Columbia duo Gomorrahfeat.Hannes Grossmann (Alkaloid, ex-Obscura, etc.) on drums and newly signed toWillowtip Records. FFO: Belphegor with a more technical flair What I Like: I thought that name sounded familiar. I actually reviewed Gomorrah's, ...

Raffy Reviews - Humanity's Last Breath: 'Abyssal' July 31, 2019

Abyssal
by Humanity's Last Breath

Background Humanity's Last Breathstands boldly as a cantankerous quartet worthy of potential and recognition within both the prog as well as the more extreme metal communities alike. Formed around a decade ago with the promise of blending progressive metal riffs with equally formidable brutality, t...

FFO: Skeletonwitch July 31, 2019

For Fans Of: Skeletonwitch
by Metal Trenches

In this new video, FlightOfIcarus recommends 4 bands that should appeal to fans of the mighty Skeletonwitch. Riff frenzy! SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChute.You can also like and follow us on the social media of your choice with Facebook, Twitter, and I...

At The Precipice Of Excitation July 31, 2019

At The Precipice Of Excitation
by Spurn

The Pitch: Calgary mathgrind/grindcore project Spurn follow up 2016's excellent Comfort In Nothing with another noteworthy outing. FFO: Frontierer, Car Bomb, The Sound That Ends Creation What I Like: Comfort In Nothing ended up being an excellent late addition to my favorite albums of 2016. The per...

Most Vicious Animal July 30, 2019

Most Vicious Animal
by HIVE

The Pitch: "Misanthropic" crust and D-beat from Minnesota band Hive viaSeeing Red Records and Crown and Throne Ltd. FFO: Martyrdod, Graben, Wolfbrigade What I Like: More back to basics, high octane, D-beat driven crust and hardcore. Need I say more? It's aggressive, sweaty stuff. And as the band pu...

Addiction Discussion w/ Charlie Fell of LORD MANTIS July 29, 2019

Trench Talk Ep 41
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus welcomes back friend and previous guest Charlie Fell of Lord Mantis, Cobalt, and most recently Today Is The Day to discuss his battle with heroin addiction and subsequent road to sobriety with Methadone treatment.PleaseSUBSCRIBEand also listen viaiTunes,CastBox, andBitChute. SUBSCR...

Raffy Reviews - Birdflesh: 'Extreme Graveyard Tornado' July 28, 2019

Extreme Graveyard Tornado
by Birdflesh

Background Birdfleshemerged in the early 1990s in Sweden as sort of an aggressive and surrealistic take on the grindcore formula. The Vaxjo-based three-piece is highly notable in their scene for the comedic tone of their musical material, their use of props and costumes, and their longstanding care...

Raffy Reviews - All Out War: 'Crawl Among The Filth' July 26, 2019

Crawl Among The Filth
by All Out War

Background All Out Waris one band that, to us hardcore kids (and metalhead New Yorkers) everywhere, needs little to no introduction. Born and bred as initially a hardcore/crossover thrash quintet around the year 1990, this long-running Newburgh outfit is still kicking and screaming onstage and in t...

Render July 26, 2019

Render
by Valis Ablaze

The Pitch: Bristol, UK progressive metal band Valis Ablaze lay down some groovy, djent tunes to clean vocals via Long Branch Records. FFO: Textures, Periphery, Tesseract What I Like: When this band goes for it, the results speak for themselves. It was "Hollow Heart" in particular that led me to add...

Metal Controversy Discussion w/ Heavy Metal History July 26, 2019

Trench Talk Ep 40
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus sits down with Dustin of the Heavy Metal History podcast to discuss various layers of past and present metal controversies, whether you can separate the artists from the music, cancel culture, and much more. Specific examples include Decaitated, Tim Lambesis, Mikko Aspa of Deathspell ...

Futha July 25, 2019

Futha
by Heilung

The Pitch: Danish pagan folk band Heilung return with another hauntingly meditative journey via Season Of Mist. FFO: Myrkrur, Noktrunal Mortum, Skuggsja What I Like: Heilung are a project less described by certain adjectives than representing a literal embodiment of them. Words like "haunting," "ex...

Raffy Reviews - Victims: 'The Horse And Sparrow Theory' July 24, 2019

The Horse And Sparrow Theory
by Victims

Background Victimsis a hardcore punk four-piece group from Sweden that, since roughly the mid 1990s, has taken over their respective nation's scene by storm through their lively performances and energetic music. Having been picked up by a few different local and international record labels througho...

Wormed, Luck Won't Save You, This Gift Is A Curse July 24, 2019

Recommendation Roundup 7/24/19
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus shares thoughts and clips on 3 more album recommendations from Wormed, Luck Won't Save You, This Gift Is A Curse. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChute.You can also like and follow us on the social media of your choice with Facebook, Twitter...

Aphelion I July 23, 2019

Aphelion I
by Aphelion

The Pitch: Raw black metal from Missouri trioAphelion. FFO: Mayhem, Darkthrone What I Like: I mean what can really be said of pure, unadulterated black metal that hasn't already been said? But also, how can I say no to helping out an underground band that somehow channels the icy cold of Norwegian ...

Raffy Reviews - Demiurgon: 'The Oblivious Lure' July 22, 2019

The Oblivious Lure
by Demiurgon

Background Demiurgonis one of those bands that've been on our radar as of late due to a new recent release. The relatively new group is based in Modena, Italy and have two-full length albums under their belt thus far. Much like similar stuff such asFleshgod Apocalypseand the likes of tech death fav...

Brand Of Sacrifice, Immortal Bird, Abyssal July 19, 2019

Recommendation Roundup 7/19/19
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus recommends recent albums from Brand Of Sacrifice, Immortal Bird, and Abyssal. Like them? Buy them now. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChute.You can also like and follow us on the social media of your choice with Facebook, Twitter, and Insta...

The Nemean Ordeal July 19, 2019

The Nemean Ordeal
by Dekadent

The Pitch: Slovenia-based melodic black metal band Dekadent deliver their 4 year follow up to the intriguing Veritas via Dusktone Records. FFO: Enslaved, Moonsorrow, Katatonia What I Like: What struck me about Dekadent so many years ago is the uniqueness of their sound, and that quality continues t...

Slipknot, Korn, SOAD (Video) July 18, 2019

Bands That Changed My Life IV
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus reminisces on more key moments from his early development as a metalhead, this time tackling Slipknot, Korn, and System of a Down (and also a nugget from Mudvayne). SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, and BitChute.You can also like and follow us on the...
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