Polish Death Metal titans Behemoth arrive with a more epic and focused sound on Shit Ov God (Nuclear Blast). Continue reading
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CONCERT REVIEW: Dying Fetus – Cradle of Filth – Fleshgod Apocalypse – Ne Obliviscaris and More at The Wiltern Theatre
The Chaos and Carnage Tour hit Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre for its second night of metal and madness while on their one-month North American tour. An incredible lineup featuring Dying Fetus, Cradle of Filth, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Ne Obliviscaris, along with Undeath, Vomit Forth, and Corpse Pile to create an unforgettably epic sold out night. Continue reading
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 5-2-25
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-2-25!
And it’s also Bandcamp Friday!
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 5-2-25
CONCERT REVIEW: Behemoth – Satyricon – Rotting Christ Live at Poppodium 013
ALBUM REVIEW: Aran Angmar – Ordo Diabolicum
I recently re-listened to “Varyags of Miklagaard” by Amon Amarth and was wondering if there’s any close contender that could match their sonic nuances– coincidentally, the album I was assigned to review this time, Ordo Diabolicum by Aran Angmar, I think, passes as a close contender with vibes adjacent to “Varyags of Miklagaard” and all. Aran Angmar might not be a Viking Metal band just like what Amon Amarth is, as they primarily play Black Metal, but on my first listen, I got the impression that Ordo Diabolicum exudes that necromancer-like energy that is almost suitable as a D&D/MMORPG soundtrack– which is a fair point, considering that ancient lores and necromancy happen to be some of the recurring themes incorporated in their songwriting.
ALBUM REVIEW: The Infernal Deceit – The True Harmful Black
A duo accompanied by an unofficial yet ever present third member, German Blackened Death Metal act The Infernal Deceit are back with second full length album The True Harmful Black (Personal Records). Formed in 2018, the pair from North Rhine-Westphalia go only by enigmatic single initials – guitarist/bassist C and vocalist R – while session drummer Jörg Uken gets to use his full name while pounding the living hell out of his kit.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Tom Osman Interviews Mark Kloeppel of Scour All About Their New Album “Gold”
In this new episode, Tom Osman chats with Mark Kloeppel of Death Metal supergroup Scour and Misery Index about the debut Scour album, “Gold, out now on Nuclear Blast Records! Scour features members of Pantera, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Misery Index, and ex- Cattle Decapitation members.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Deafheaven – Lonely People With Power
Since their inception, Deafheaven have always been that band not to show where they’re going next. After releasing what some could consider their magnum opus in Sunbather (Deathwish Inc.), the band did not let that define the band they would become. Only two years later, they’d return with the far more moody New Bermuda (Anti Records/Epitaph Records). This would continue for the career they’d lead up to this point, especially in their previous efforts, Infinite Granite (Sargent House), taking the band from the Blackgaze sound they had cultivated and popularised, in search of a lighter, synthier approach. That brings us to the modern day, and it seems for all the teasing the band have done over the lead-up to their new project, Lonely People With Power, their debut release in their new deal with Roadrunner Records. This appears to be a culmination of what’s come before in one solid package, how these conflicting sounds will come together and meld is a completely different matter altogether.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Cradle Of Filth – The Screaming Of The Valkyries
It’s quite astonishing that fourteen albums and thirty-four years into their career, Goth metal act Cradle of Filth are yet to produce something that could be overwhelmingly described as poor. At the top end of the scale we’ve got classics like Dusk and Her Embrace, Cruelty and the Beast, and Midian but at the other end, it’s more a case of least best, rather than worst with not a single St. Anger in sight. Some bands barely get to release two albums without the first rumblings of discontent but while hardcore black metal fans might still turn their noses up, the fact is that Cradle is as popular now as they’ve ever been. And it’s been that way for years. Continue reading