Kardashev are a progressive death metal band out of the blazing desert land of Tempe, Arizona. Their sophomore full length, Liminal Rite (Metal Blade), is an epic journey overflowing with atmosphere, beauty and bone crunching, head rattling metal. One moment you find yourself in a tranquil trance, the next your ears are pulverized with viciously biting brutality. Continue reading
Vexier, the sophomore full-length from Switzerland’s enigmatic post-metal / doomgaze / experimental rock outfit E-L-R (Prophecy Productions), is a record that takes its time to get where it needs to. The record features five tracks spanning a total of 45 minutes; the shortest song is more than six-and-a-half minutes.
If anyone seriously doubts the efficacy and emotion of what is essentially classed as Drone, then they have never experienced Canadian outfit Big|Brave. They have toured with bands more eagerly anticipated than themselves: but those bands oft flounder at the point of displaying true emotion. It’s here where Robin Wattie and Mathieu Ball, along with drummer Loel Campbell, find a real connection while exploiting the wondrous virtues of focus and silence.Continue reading
Ghost Cult is excited to partner with Boston area Doomgaze band Weighdown who will release their new EP, Songs of Love and Disappointment, via GrindEthos Records on 2/15. Carving out a niche of their own for many years, active listeners will find common bonds with bands such as Nothing, Junius, Cloakroom, and more. Pre-orders for the EP will launch soon. The band will play their EP release show at one of our favorite venues, Koto, located in Salem, Massachusetts on March 8th. Stream their first single ‘Wild Hair’ right now over at our YouTube channel! Continue reading