Intergenerational Trauma Nov. 24, 2016

Heart of Akamon
by Nechochwen

Nechochwen is, at base, a blackened folk metal band from West Virginia. The project developed in part as "the passionate exploration of Native American Indian heritage through stunning classical guitar instrumentation and lush atmosphere with occasional forays into extreme metal." As far as one-sent...

Of Flannel and Stage Diving Nov. 23, 2016

Phantom Wax
by Sycomore

The Pitch: French trio Sycomore plays a combination of grungy alternative and metal on their new (name your price) album, Phantom Wax. What I Like: Much like classic 90's metal/rock tightrope walkersa laHelmet, the music is simple yet effective. Hooks are based on infectious grooves that are certai...

New York Doom Nov. 23, 2016

Children Of The Psychedelicult
by Poisoned by Life

The Pitch:New York doom metal band, among the first I reviewed, is back with more tunes trading overt darkness for psychodelics. What I Like: While this album is certainly a shift in style, it shows maturations and versatility. The production, especially given the guitar tone and vocal effects, mak...

Unpredictable Nov. 22, 2016

Thanatopsis
by Dischordia

The Pitch: Oklahoma City based technical,progressive death metal trio Dischordia will leave even diehard fans scratching their heads over the course of this album. FFO Coma Cluster Void. What I Like: Eclectic and weird are the key words here. Some riffs are straight prog, others delve into Meshugga...

Progressive Blackgaze For Days Nov. 22, 2016

Monsters
by L'Homme Absurde

The Pitch: Unsigned post-black metal band from Moscow. Originally founded in 2015 as one-man band of "A." (Mare Infinitum, Who Dies In Siberian Slush, Comatose Vigil, A Young Mans Funeral), now a quartet. What I Like: Very immersive. I can take a swim inside the moods this album pours forth. I also...

Avant-Prog Nov. 21, 2016

Hypnosophy
by Aenaon

I know I only just discovered Aenaon's previous effort, Extance, earlier this year; but I feel like myexcitement over this follow-up is a testament to what a strong impression that album left on me. Hypnosophy is the thirdLP from the Greek progressive and avant-garde black metal collective; and hope...

Mythical Metalcore Nov. 18, 2016

Pacific Myth
by Protest the Hero

Protest the Hero took an unconventional approach to their new EP, Pacific Myth. Harnessing the power of Bandcamp, the band released a song every month along with extras via a subsription service. It was a move that many seemed to enjoy, but it discouraged meon one level: I still like to collect phys...

Blackened Death From The Bog Nov. 18, 2016

The Cursed Travails of the Demeter
by Vircolac

The Pitch: More black magic from the growing metal hub of Dublin, Ireland. Blackened death metal bringing "tales of the macabre." What I Like: They sure know how to set the tone. That first minute and a half between the drums and guitar was the perfect warmup for what is to come. Then you've got th...

Certified Canadian Nov. 18, 2016

Phantom of the Hill
by Galactic Pegasus

The Pitch: Canadian progressive metalcore/deathcore group Galactic Pegasus mix brutally harsh vocals with intense melody tobring us one of the best core releases of 2016. What I Like: Though the band leans heavily on djenty deathcore chug and groove, the progressive leads keep tracks interesting. T...

Faith In The Dark Nov. 17, 2016

Debris of Faith
by Serpent Seed

The Pitch: We take a detour into the past to explore the 2014 album from Polish black metal band, Serpent Seed. What I Like: The band has a very consistent sound and solid production when it comes to allowing each instrument to come through while still leaving a gritty edge. The vocals are grim and...

As Above... Nov. 17, 2016

Ctulu
by Ctulu

The Pitch: German black/blackened deathmetallers Ctulu deliver their fourth album with a surprising amount of melodic fury. What I Like: "Serce krwawe" sucks you in in a big way. Even the brief clip in the teaser was enough to get me interested. The rest of the album doesn't dissapoint, and the len...

Norwegian Spirit Nov. 16, 2016

Stornelli Distopici
by Nulla Plus

The Pitch: Gritty black metal from Italy for fans of Darkthrone, Cripple Bastards, Negazione, andearly Ulver. What I Like: Not everyone seems to get what it means to be black metal. Nulla+ nails the spirit, ugliness, and rebellion perfectly. This is classic 2nd wave sound with all of the 80's thras...

Unique Instrumental Prog Nov. 16, 2016

Blackbound
by Second To Sun

The Pitch: Russian instrumental black prog project continues to mature its uniquesound with another eclectic release. "The album includes artwork and story lines for each individual track, which should not be ignored if a person is to truly understand the songs." What I Like: There are plenty of dj...

Imperfectly Intriguing Nov. 16, 2016

Hero
by Bölzer

The Pitch: I loved Swiss extreme metal duo Blzer's EP, Aura. With just 3 fairly simple songs, the band demonstrated a signature sound and became one of the best of Iron Bonehead's roster. I did not feel the same way about Soma, though arguments have been had. Even so, I was excited at the prospect o...

Unlove Me Nov. 15, 2016

I Have Failed
by Sinatra

The Pitch: Berlin's Sinatra skip the crooning in favor of explosive mathcore and hardcore inspired by Cursed, Converge, and their friends Wlfenstein. What I Like: Noisy, crusty, and destructive. The wailing guitars and unfettered vocal delivery bring with them a very real sense of disgust and conte...

Noise War Nov. 15, 2016

Examination Of The Eye Of A Horse
by MoE

The Pitch: Female-fronted Oslo noise group releases 4th album with the help of reknowned pop producer Jrgen Tren and contributions from Japanese noise project Pain Jerk and string duo Sheriffs of Nothingness. What I Like: That opener knocked my block off. It's like a more aggressive, experimental t...

Bugs Scary Nov. 15, 2016

Entomophobia
by Boreworm

The Pitch: "Insectile Death Metal" and sci-fi inspired band Boreworm unleash cosmic horror on their sophomore EP, Entomophobia. Out 11/19. What I Like: Another interesting take on fusing the more brutal elements of death metal with the melodic without resorting to the Gothenburg or metalcore aesthe...

Disconnect From The Herd Nov. 14, 2016

The Sum Of Our Parts
by Disconnect

The Pitch: Experimental metal crew from Belfast, UK provides "new age catharsis" via a unique amalgamation of doom, death, post, Viking, and electronic music. Name Your Price release. What I Like: Lots of cool experimentation with post-metal and electronics. Meanwhile, some of these guitar parts ("...

Cover The Daylight With Ashes Nov. 14, 2016

Gaerea
by Gaerea

The Pitch: New kids on the black metal block, Gaerea, release their debut EP with the intent to "cover the daylight with ashes and smash the massive skull thats blocking your brain." What I Like: Great atmosphere, brimming with cathartic feels...in a dark and haunting sort of way. The vocals are al...

Drift Away Nov. 14, 2016

Chrysalis
by Degraey

The Pitch: Barcelona post-metal bandget moody and proggy on this Name Your Price album for fans of Alaskan, Sleeping In Gethsemane, and Russian Circles. What I Like: If you're down to chill, this is the perfect album for that. You can just close your eyes and drift away. The delay effects make for ...
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