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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Elegy Feb. 7, 2019

Elegy
by Gorgon

The Pitch: Symphonic blackened death metal from Paris-based group Gorgon via Dusktone Records. FFO: Fleshgod Apocalypse, Belphegor, Septicflesh What I Like: Take the grand, symphonic backdrop of Dimmu Borgir and pair it with the ugly, blackened death metal gargle of Belphegor, and you've got someth...

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...

Heartstrings Feb. 6, 2019

Heartstrings
by Jason Rodriguez

The Pitch: Another excellent showcase of solo guitar stylings from instrumental progressive metal musician Jason Rodriguez. FFO: Mendel, Sarah Longfield, Animals As Leaders What I Like: At the risk of sounding like the Dos Equis spokesman, I don't listen to a lot of instrumental music, but when I d...

Ep 16: Sami Hinkka (Ensiferum) Interview Feb. 6, 2019

Trench Talk
by Metal Trenches

FlightOfIcarus interviews Sami Hinkka, bassist and backup vocalist for Finnish folk metal band Ensiferum. This took place at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland during a tour with Septicflesh and Arsis. Sami was a chill dude to talk to and was even willing to change locations when the opener started p...
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