Nik sees Mastodon rollin, he hatin! Keefy tries to catch Nik riding dirty!
We start to see the future Mastodon vibes on this modern classic concept album!Continue reading
Tag Archives: progressive metal
5 MINUTE REVIEW: The Black Dahlia Murder – “Servitude”
Check out our review of the new album from The Black Dahlia Murder – “Servitude” coming soon from Metal Blade Records.Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Northlane – Novelists – Ten56 Live at O2 Ritz Manchester
It is with hot anticipation that Australian metalcore icons Northlane once again grace these UK shores. On their long journey up the band have gathered together a grouping of incredible acts to bring along with them as Ten56 and Novelists round out this whirlwind of a lineup.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: The Black Dahlia Murder – Servitude
Replacing the irreplaceable is an impossible task so when the tragic news about Trevor Strnad broke in May 2022, many were left wondering what was next for The Black Dahlia Murder. When the Detroit death metal act revealed their intention to carry on, the next question was who would be chosen to fill that huge, bespectacled void.Continue reading
GUEST POST: Mark Sugar of Black Sites Breaks Down Their New Album “The Promised Land”
Chicago Progressive Metal band Black Sites just released their new album “The Promised Land?” The band has been fairly prolific over the years, constantly striving to break new ground in heavy music, rather than hit the same beats everyone else does in the genre. Mark Sugar sent in a track-by-track breakdown of the album!
INTERVIEW: Dudley Tait of Dvne Talks About their New Album “Voidkind” and “Dune Themed Metal”
In this episode drummer Dudley Tait, of post-Metal band Dvne discusses their new album “Voidkind” – out now on Metal Blade Records! Dudley caught us up on the last few years of the band, the new album, and whether or not he has seen “Dune 2!” Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Lamb of God – Mastodon – Kerry King – Malevolence Live at the Kia Forum
It’s August 2004 and two legendary hitters in the heavy metal kingdom just released two iconic albums; Leviathan by Mastodon and Ashes of the Wake by Lamb of God on the same day. Fast forward 20 years and these two legends are joining forces to perform each respective album to an insanely amped Los Angeles crowd while on a joint headlining North American tour, “Ashes of Leviathan.” Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Kingcrow – Hopium
Hailing from Rome and with a name inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s poem Raven is Kingcrow, after a six-year gap between albums they are back with Hopium (Season of Mist). Theirs is an emotive brand of Prog Rock but the Metal of the previous album The Persistence, has been dialled down with atmospheric, ambient, Electronic, and Alt Rock elements playing a larger part. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: James Lascelles of Wheel Breaks Down Their New Album “Charismatic Leaders”
In this episode, Keefy chats with James Lascelles of Finnish/UK Progressive Metal band Wheel! Their new album “Charismatic Leaders” is out now via InsideOut Music! We discussed the origins of the band, the making of the new album, the challenges of being a professional musician, and more! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Adon – Adon
Decapitated drummer James Stewart bolsters Adon’s self-titled album (Neuropa Records). He adds more titanic depth to the stomp of the band’s larger-than-life grooves. The vocals are marginally more sinister than your standard Death Metal, with a cruel-hearted rasp that brings Deicide to mind in this regard. Continue reading