When executed properly, Slam Metal can be a big ball of fun.
Animalistic vocals that sound inhuman; random yet recognizable memes and clips; and an overarching mood which breeds feelings of categoric annihilation.
Tag Archives: Albums
ALBUM REVIEW: Gaerea – Coma
Back in 2022, Portuguese Extreme Metal recluses Gaerea released Mirage (Season of Mist), my album of the year. It was the first time I had been exposed to the shrouded-in-mystery outfit, but it was nearly impossible to choose any other record to headline that year.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Ensiferum – Winter Storm
Since their self-titled release back in 2001, Finnish epic Folk Metal storytellers Ensiferum have been seamlessly blazing a trail despite a myriad of lineup changes, and have done so on a frankly regular schedule. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Hell Is Other People – Moirae
Aside from having one of the most spot-on names, Hell Is Other People also meticulously and so magnificently presents a style of metal that marries atmospheric/blackened vocals and post-Rock instrumentals.Continue reading
EP REVIEWS: Clot – Dehiscence – Hostility
To put it mildly, Grindcore is king.
Sub-minute songs; albums that pack dozens of tracks in less than ten minutes; and the most chaotically bombastic sounds you can possibly combine and still label music. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Barathrum – Überkill
With the existence of bands like Beherit, Impaled Nazarene, and Archgoat emerging as the quintessential pioneers of the Finnish Black Metal scene back in the nineties, fair to say that throughout the years, Finland has left a long-lasting, profound legacy when it comes to presenting a harsh sonic journey of Black Metal, or most of Extreme Metal subgenres in general; even including the more contemporary names surrounding, such as Sargeist and Havukruunu. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Des Rocs – Dream Machine: The Lucid Edition
It’s been a year since Des Rocs unleashed his sophomore effort Dream Machine to the world. Seemingly not content with this full package, Danny Rocco is back bringing forth Dream Machine: The Lucid Edition (Sumerian Records) to eagerly waiting ears.
ALBUM REVIEW: Rat Boy – Suburbia Calling
Hitching their wagon to both Ska influences and Pop-Punk/Alt Rock proclivities, Rat Boy opts for colorful and lively compositions all across new full-length Suburbia Calling (Epitaph Records).Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Maul – In The Jaws Of Bereavement
Maul is about as self-explanatory as the name suggests, and In The Jaws Of Bereavement (20 Buck Spin) gets straight to the point.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Adorior – Bleed On My Teeth
Meaning “to rise up to attack” in Latin, the British Extreme Heavy Metal unit Adorior live up to their name by consistently presenting the crudest form of violent transgressions for decades, and still going strong. Continue reading