ALBUM REVIEW: 1349 – The Infernal Pathway


 

Norweigian plaguebourne Black Metal act 1349 unforgivingly unveil their new album, The Infernal Pathway (Season Of Mist), a long-awaited LP for 2019. Their centralized coherency has stayed true to its path since 1997. Their construct of aggressive black metal has remained consistent as they’ve impressively demonstrated a threshold of effective releases. 1349 is nothing short of innovative, corpse paint driven, and a cause to exist, ultra-aggressive, that is to put in simpler words, well-executed. Continue reading →


All Out War – Crawl Among The Filth


Crossover genre bands are a dime a dozen within local scenes stretching from coast to coast, most sitting in their hometown playing the same oversaturated venues week after week to their relatives and possible friends. All Out War defies and stands apart from most in their collective. This Upstate New York touring road machine has seamlessly pumped out singles, EP’s and LP’s for over two decades. Today we get to embark on their latest effort Crawl Among The Filth (Unbeaten Records).

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Memoriam – Requiem for Mankind


Memoriam Requiem for Mankind (Nuclear Blast) is Memoriam’s third album in as many years. The first album For the Fallen was great if a bit slow, punchy drums, thick guitar tones wrapped up with some nice production. The follow-up to The Silent Vigil was personally somewhat disappointing, a lot faster and more aggressive songwriting, which is always welcome, but it failed to capitalise on the excellent ideas with a quite thin production. Continue reading →