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ALBUM REVIEW: Drouth – The Teeth of Time

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Best known as a meticulous blend of Black and Death Metal that caters to the specific niche of Enslaved, Blut Aus Nord, and Spectral Wound fans, Drouth has been around for some time presenting apocalyptic sounds with brutal precision. Recently, they returned, delivering ferocious aggressions with the release of their third full-length entitled The Teeth of Time–out now via Eternal Warfare Records. Conceptually, this album narrates existentially profound topics and contemplative discourses such as the idea of decay, fate, and entropy, as well as defiance against the corrosion of time. It is also an album that exists as a form of revolt against the idea of nihilism, as a means of creative rebellion coming from Drouth.Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Death Whore – Blood Washes Everything Away

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After two high quality short-form releases, French death/crust act Death Whore erupt fully onto the scene with full length debut Blood Washes Everything Away. A co-production by Duality Records, Crypt of Dr. Gore, Specific Recordings, Hecatombe Records, and No Good to Anyone Productions, the band from Nancy unleashes thirty-five minutes of deeply unpleasant sonic punishment in the nastiest possible way.Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Inside Rivers of Nihil’s Fifth Album – An Interview with Brody Uttley

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Rivers of Nihil are back with a fresh perspective and a self-titled album that marks a new chapter in their journey. In this laid-back chat, Keefy sits down with guitarist and founding member Brody Uttley to discuss the band’s new lineup, the creative process behind the new record, and what fans can expect from this release. The self-titled Rivers of Nihil, releasing on May 30, 2025, via Metal Blade Records!Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Behemoth – Shit Ov God

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Polish Death Metal titans Behemoth arrive with a more epic and focused sound on Shit Ov God (Nuclear Blast). Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Dying Fetus – Cradle of Filth – Fleshgod Apocalypse – Ne Obliviscaris and More at The Wiltern Theatre

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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

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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

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From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, it’s New Music Friday for 5-2-25!Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Face Yourself – Martyr

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If you are into breakdowns, ultra-low guitar tunings, breakneck timing shifts, and killer filler in the background, then take a look at the new release from Face Yourself on Sumerian Records. This new cut takes the Deathcore model, and pushes to it to new boundaries before continuing to push everything even more. Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Cartilage – Unidad Trauma – Form Decay Live at Eli’s Mile High Club

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As the night starts getting late at Eli’s Mile High Club, people start flooding into the floor area from the bar to see local band Form Decay. With their short fast fast-paced set with very minimal breaks between songs, they just start their upcoming songs. Feo Berumen’s non-stop movement along the stage with several fans headbanging up close. Drummer Amar Khalasi’s non-stop jamming along with the guitarists Andre Toledo and Aakash Khalasi, making it feel more personal. The bassist Ian Deaderick also provided backup vocals. They have a new cassette tape titled Behold Horns that you can get now at shows and online. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Changeling – Changeling

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Rebranding himself simply as Changeling for this eponymously titled release, German guitar maestro Tom Geldschläger (aka Tom Fountainhead) is one of those musicians who never seems to stop working. Whether it’s projects like Despotic, NYN or My Atomic Majesty, his studio engineering and session musician work, or as a music clinician, author, and speaker on music production and musicians’ mental health, Geldschläger always keeps a full diary. Continue reading →