Vomitheist. It’s a band name that you hear or see and know exactly what you are in for. What exactly is a Vomitheist? Is it an instrument or a profession? Is it like an Atheist? Do they not believe in vomit, or do they worship it? Perhaps they are well-versed in all things regurgitation. Regardless of how or why they came up with their band name, what I can assure is that Vomitheist can write some sick ass and filthy Death Metal.
With the majority of rock bands using their platforms to speak out about common world issues through blunt execution, Australian trio Dune Rats acknowledges those issues with their own amusing perspective. Their new album Real Rare Whale (BMG) was written in an effort to fight off the negativity brought on by the pandemic using rowdy feel-good tunes. With this new release, the band says, “Life is hard, but let’s have all the fun we can while we’re here.” Continue reading
Many a hessian shed manly tears in 2012 at the realization that Unearthly Trance were no more. Within 12 years they gave us five rock solid LPs and roughly 4,000 split releases. Not too shabby, right? But as it turned out the New York power trio still had fight and riffs in them. And now, less than two years since reuniting, Unearthly Trance are ready to drop Stalking the Ghost (Relapse). Continue reading