Abject Bodies Feb. 21, 2019

Abject Bodies
by Minors

The Pitch:Canadian hardcore bandMinorsbeat your ugly face in with their new album viaHoly RoarandDeathwish Records. FFO:All Pigs Must Die,Converge,Femur What I Like: This the angry s#!t. Minors have a sound so abrasive you could use it to sand down steel. Caustic, unprocessed vocals, dreary product...

Esoteric Oppression Feb. 20, 2019

Esoteric Oppression
by The Moth Gatherer

The Pitch: Another stunning sludge and post-metal soundscape crafted by the electonic-infused The Moth Gatherer via Agonia Records. FFO: The Lion's Daughter, The Fifth Alliance, They Grieve What I Like: The Moth Gatherer's 2015 albumThe Earth is the Skymade me a fan in a big way. This group takes e...

Apple Of Discord Feb. 19, 2019

Apple Of Discord
by Ghost Iris

The Pitch: Denmark-based progressive metalcore band Ghost Iris pave the way for the genre in 2019 with their latest effort via Long Branch Records. FFO: Periphery, Make Them Suffer, Architects What I Like: Never heard of these guys before, but call me a new fan. It really does feel like more and mo...

Obscuration Feb. 19, 2019

Obscuration
by Relics Of Humanity

The Pitch: Raw and wretched brutal death metal EP from Belarus-based band Relics of Humanity via Willowtip Records. FFO: Cryptopsy, Dying Fetus, Vulvodynia What I Like: Nothing to see here, folks. Just 17 minutes of sheer brutality. Gargled growls, blastbeats, and Florida-scene riffs stamp out any ...

Raffy Reviews - Creeping Death: 'Specter of War' Feb. 18, 2019

Specter of War
by Creeping Death

Background The Texas death metal/core scene is one that's been home to several heavy (if a bit obscure) hitters in recent years...ranging from the likes ofI AMin Dallas to slam bandDevour The Unbornin El Paso. However, the focus for today is on a little death metal/hardcore project by the name ofCr...

Primitive Man / Hell Split Feb. 18, 2019

Split with Hell
by Primitive Man

The Pitch: Denver, Colorado's Primitive Man and Salem, Oregon's Hell join forces for a dark, depraved blackened sludge and doom split via Translation Loss Records. FFO: Northless, Lord Mantis, Indian What I Like: Call it the most depressive bromance in history, but I would follow Ethan Lee McCarthy...

KALEIKR (And More) Podcast Review Feb. 15, 2019

Trench Talk Ep 17
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus discusses the debut album from Icelandic progressive black metal group Kaleikr (members of Draugsol) via Debemur Morti Productions. FFO: Ur Draugr, Insomnium, Enslaved. Flight praises its emotional resonance, technical performances, impressive composition, and especially clever fusion...

Helix Feb. 15, 2019

Helix
by Crystal Lake

The Pitch: Catchy, djenty metalcore from Japan's Crystal Lake via SharpTone Records. FFO: Architects, Make Them Suffer, I Am Noah What I Like:Not sure if this band's name is a Poison The Well or Friday The 13h reference (bonus points for the former), but the first two songs of this album really got...

Achatius Feb. 15, 2019

Achatius
by Funereal Presence

Starting off 2019 with the news of a new Funereal Presence full length was cause for excitement, especially considering that the announcement occurred only a handful of weeks before release. For those who have not come across the name before, Funereal Presence is the solo work of Negative Plane drum...

Sombre Dessein Feb. 14, 2019

Sombre Dessein
by Herod

The Pitch:Proggy Swiss sludge band Herod drop a new apocalyptic concept album (ft. appearance from Carcass' Bill Steer) via Pelagic Records. FFO: The Ocean, Wovoka, Gojira What I Like: If Gojira had swung in a heavier direction and become a sludge band, they would probably sound a lot like Herod. T...

No Escape No Excuse Feb. 14, 2019

No Escape No Excuse
by Snake Tongue

The Pitch: Swedish crusty hardcore crew Snake Tongue drop a dirty new EP via The Sign Records. FFO: Converge,Martyrdd, All Pigs Must Die What I Like: It's been nearly 3 years since Snake Tongue dropped the rock solid Raptor's Breath, and while I would have appreciated another full length release, I...

Raffy Reviews - Embrional: 'Evil Dead' Feb. 13, 2019

Evil Dead
by Embrional

Background Death metal, as a pretty much worldwide scene, has spawned countless memorable outings from artists that've formed all over the place.Embrional is one four-man band that is no different and certainly no stranger to the concept of possessing the brutal ability to melt the faces of an audi...

Heart Of Lead Feb. 13, 2019

Heart Of Lead
by Kaleikr

The Pitch: The debut album from Icelandic progressive black metal group Kaleikr (members of Draugsol) via Debemur Morti Productions. FFO: Ur Draugr, Insomnium, Enslaved What I Like: Heart Of Lead is the perfect album for those out there who like a wide variety of progressive music. It's a stylistic...

Upside of Sick Feb. 13, 2019

Upside of Sick
by Musket Hawk

Baltimores Musket Hawk has been one of my favorite local bands for quite a few years, as theyve taken influence from just about every type of metal and punk possible and have created a style that sounds unique. Its not uncommon for grind or powerviolence bands to have sludgy breakdowns, but these gu...

Forgotten Paths Feb. 12, 2019

Forgotten Paths
by Saor

The Pitch: Scottish atmsopheric black and folk metal band Saor take us on another lush and satisfying journey with Forgotten Pathsvia Avantgarde Music. FFO: Downfall Of Nur, Panopticon, Alcest What I Like: If I'm going to listen to a more atmospheric album, it has to be done right. I need texture, ...

The Heretics Feb. 11, 2019

The Heretics
by Rotting Christ

The Pitch: Greek black/blackened death metal legends Rotting Christ continue to deliver solid material even 30+ years into their career with The Heretics via Season of Mist. FFO: What I Like: Rotting Christ has always struck me as a crowning example of how to harness a few simple elements to create...

Heavy Dreamer Feb. 11, 2019

Heavy Dreamer
by Vanishing Kids

Vanishing Kids has been exploring different stylistic elements with each of their albums but there has always been a consistent heavy psych base to their music, whether it ended up being wrapped in post punk, alternative rock, or any other genre. For their latest full-length Heavy Dreamer, which com...

Emergent Themes Feb. 8, 2019

Emergent Themes
by Duane Barry

The Pitch: Bronx, New York hardcore band Duane Barry unveil a hard-hitting new EP with some melodic flourishes for fans ofEvery Time I Die, Norma Jean, and The Fall Of Troy. What I Like: For just 3 songs, Duane Barry are really flexing their stylistic boundaries on Emergent Themes. The EP plays out...

Ethic of Radical Finitude Feb. 8, 2019

Ethic of Radical Finitude
by Downfall of Gaia

Downfall of Gaias remained on an upward trajectory over the years, moving forward in ways that naturally suited their songwriting abilities while maintaining the elements that drew listeners in previously. While more recent efforts merged in a bit more black metal alongside the sludge and post metal...

Hymnus de Antitheist Feb. 7, 2019

Hymnus de Antitheist
by Dark Helm

The Pitch: Progressive/progressive death metal with regional influences from India's Dark Helm. FFO: Meshuggah, Born Of Osiris, Omega Diatribe What I Like: Dark Helm is a pretty interesting crossbreed of bands I've been listening to over the years. Take Meshuggah's groovy riffs andBorn Of Osiris' E...
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