Clockwork May 8, 2019

Clockwork
by Inanimate Existence

The Pitch: California progressive death metal band Inanimate Existence drop their 5th album as another integral part of The Artisan Era's massive 2019 roster. FFO: The Ritual Aura, Obscura, Irreversible Mechanism What I Like: The impressive train of progressive death metal releases keeps rolling wi...

Raffy Reviews - Origin: 'Abiogenesis - A Coming Into Existence' May 7, 2019

Abiogenesis - A Coming Into Existence
by Origin

Background Today's band is one that requires rather little in the way of an introduction. Nonetheless,for those who aren't up to speed,Originis a Topeka, Kansas-based tech death collective that's been on the radar since roughly the late 1990s. With many full-length album releases under their belt, ...

Buried in Light May 7, 2019

Buried in Light
by Call of the Void

The Pitch: Colorado band Call Of The Void follow up the popular Ageless with a nihilistic torrent of blackened sludge via Translation Loss Records. FFO: The Lions Daughter, Lord Mantis, Vermin Womb What I Like: The band describes Buried In Light as "a truly disturbing tale of valuing death over lif...

I: Voice May 6, 2019

I: Voice
by Warforged

The Pitch: After years of building up a slow hype with a series of excellent singles on bandcamp, Chicago progressive death metal band Warforged continue The Artisan Era's reign over 2019 with their debut full length album. FFO: Beyond Creation, Exocrine, Fallujah What I Like: Where even to begin? ...

I, The Devil May 3, 2019

I, The Devil
by Deiphago

Deiphago may not have broken out in the underground consciousness until 2006s Satanik Eon, but the groups origins stretch back to the late 80s. First based in the Philippines before relocating to Costa Rica, the black/death metal band has become known for their relentless and murky take on the genre...

Warforged Interview May 3, 2019

Trench Talk Episode 28
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus sits down with Chicago progressive technical death metal band Warforged. We discuss the new album, I: Voice, coming via The Artisan Era Records, David Lynch, Resident Evil vs. Silent Hill, Making an album designed to ruin your day, Kumas burgers, the best and worst things about living...

Sociopathic Constructs (Video Review) May 3, 2019

Sociopathic Constructs
by Abnormality

FlightOfIcarus shares his thoughts on Boston brutal technical death metal band Abnormality and their new album Sociopathic Constructs coming out via Metal Blade. FFO: Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus, Suffocation - Review by FlightOfIcarus SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, Y...

Adversus May 3, 2019

Adversus
by Handful Of Hate

The Pitch: Italian black metal crew Handful Of Hate celebrate 26 years in the field with a no BS new album via code666. FFO: Inquisition, Satyricon, Marduk What I Like: I was not previously familiar with Handful Of Hate, and if you're the same way I found the best reference point to be Inquisition....

Raffy Reviews - Embrace Your Punishment: 'Nameless King' May 2, 2019

Nameless King
by Embrace Your Punishment

Background In light of reviewing the lastHurakanrelease, it has come to my attention that the brutal death scene in France is even more expansive than I initially thought. That being said, today's release borders more on the slamming deathcore (thinkVulvodyniaorIngested) spectrum more than anything...

FFO: Amon Amarth (Video) May 2, 2019

For Fans Of: Amon Amarth
by Metal Trenches

Regardless of what you think of the new Amon Amarth (not loving it here, personally), here's 3 bands that should appeal to those looking for something in a similar style, albeit a bit folkier. SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the content. SUBSCRIBE to our Trench Talk Podcast on iTunes, Castbox, YouTube, an...

Eternal Forward Motion May 2, 2019

Eternal Forward Motion
by Employed To Serve

The Pitch: London area metallic hardcore in the form of Employed To Serve's sophomore effort via Spinefarm Records. FFO: Vein, Harms Way, Code Orange What I Like: Well this sound still hasn't gotten old for me. UK band Employed To Serve continue the trend of highly aggressive hardcore that is just ...

A Mountain of Saola Hooves May 1, 2019

A Mountain of Saola Hooves
by Mireplaner

The Pitch: Finnish post-metal/sludge band Mireplaner deliver a deeply atmospheric, powerful debut album. FFO: LLNN, The Lion's Daughter, Cult Of Luna What I Like: Mireplaner are a band very much willing to take their time. The ambience of opening track, "Deadweights," lingers like an ominous, risin...

Death Becomes My Voice May 1, 2019

Death Becomes My Voice
by Ringworm

The Pitch: Cleveland's premiere hardcore act Ringwormare back at it again 30 years strong with another no frills release via Relapse Records. FFO: Integrity, Black Breath What I Like: Ringworm have been around a LONG time, but I honestly didn't take notice until 2016's Snake Church, which was an al...

Raffy Reviews - Osiah: 'Kingdom of Lies' April 30, 2019

Kingdom Of Lies
by Osiah

Background Born and bred in the northeastern coasts of England,Osiahis an act that was originally formed as a five-piece outfit under a different name. However, over time, numerous occurrences caused the band to split and eventually reform under this new nomenclature around 2012. Since then,Osiahha...

Ofidians Manifest (Video Review) April 30, 2019

Ofidians Manifest
by Kampfar

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Raffy Reviews - Helheim: 'Rignir' April 26, 2019

Rignir
by Helheim

Background Well, looks like this is going to be one of those albums that really sticks with me. Right off the bat, this one had me intrigued for a while now...and I'm really glad I gave it some of my time.Helheimis one of those landmark four-piece Norse/Viking black metal acts that have really lear...

Strävan April 26, 2019

Strävan
by Murg

Swedish black metal duo Murg made a strong statement with two full lengths between 2015 and 2016, capturing the type of stunning atmosphere and icy chill of both their home country and Norways second-wave. Following Gudatall the band was quiet for a few years, but now theyve returned with Strvan whi...

Slugdge Interview Podcast April 26, 2019

Trench Talk Ep 27
by Metal Trenches

Matt Moss of slug-themed blackened, melodic death metal project Slugdge discusses his music, psychotic break and resulting time in an institution, inspirations, taking on a new member from The Black Dahlia Murder, and more. Choose between the shorter, music-oriented discussion or the full length, 2+...

Summon the Hordes April 25, 2019

Summon the Hordes
by Protector

Protectors had a great run of albums since vocalist Martin Missy assembled a new line-up in Sweden, with Reanimated Homunculus and Cursed and Coronated providing plenty of killer songs for fans new and old alike. No matter where the band may currently call home they havent wavered from the type of f...

11 Bands For Deafheaven Fans (Video) April 25, 2019

Post-Black List
by Metal Trenches

Let me get this out of the way right at the top: I don't hate Deafheaven. They are a perfectly decent band that make solid music, and I have no real disdain for their fans either. My primary beef with them has everything to do with level of exposure. In my time writing music recommendations, I have ...
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