While paring Enforced’s third album, War Remains (Century Media) down to a violent interbreeding of Seasons In The Abyss and Nightmare Logic may seem a little unfair and reductive, nonetheless, it immediately focuses the mind on the sort of aggressive perfection you have in store on this utter treat of metallic pummelling. Continue reading
We caught up with Johannes Mäkinen and Vili Vottonen of Horizon Ignited to discuss their new album “Towards The Dying Lands” – out now via Nuclear Blast! We chatted about the history of the band, signing with Nuclear Blast, death metal guitar, touring with Hypocrisy, and why Finland rules for metal.
Recently renovated classic venue Irving Plaza in New York City is the scene for the finale of the US leg of At The Gates most popular album, Slaughter of the Soul. Enforced opened the night. They’re an interesting group to me. They sound like a mix of Death Metal/Thrash with a some hardcore-tinged vocals. Whatever they’re going for, it’s working for them. I dig it.