After nearly three decades, Spread The Disease returns with their brand of blackened metalcore in The Darkness. The Dread. The Suffering (Hypaethral Records). Over a half hour of harsh Noise, Black Metal riffs, Metalcore riffs, and a few spicy breakdowns cover a wide variety of tastes in a mixture of varying ratios from song to song.
Florida’s Bodysnatcher attacks your ears with Hell is Here, Hell is Home (MNRK Heavy) with a larger-than-life version of Metalcore, which is thankfully rooted more in actual Hardcore than some of the more recent poppy incarnations of the genre. They are pretty big on breakdowns, and the vocalist sometimes drops down to a lower Death Metal gurgle in places. I’m not sure if this qualifies them as Deathcore, but you have to think there needs to be more death metal in the equation to earn that title. It seems their vocalist just likes death metal, rather than it defining their vibe.
Born of Osiris’ “Through Shadows” tour arrived in Southampton under slightly unexpected circumstances. Originally scheduled for The Engine Rooms, an 800-capacity venue in the city centre long associated with heavyweight touring packages, the show was relocated roughly one month before doors to The Joiners. While the change reduced capacity significantly, moving the gig to the legendary 200-cap room added a sense of occasion. The Joiners’ has the most incredible backstory, having hosted early performances from bands such as Green Day, Placebo, and Primal Scream. This gave the night an intimacy and legacy that felt fitting for a technically demanding and fan-focused tour. Continue reading