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Denver doom institution Khemmis has dropped their second single from their massively anticipated self-titled fifth album, Beneath the Scythe. Due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records, the new record now has pre-orders open alongside a limited band-exclusive vinyl variant that will not last long. Stream the new single, watch the video, and grab pre-order details below. Continue reading
In contemporary terms when we think of Progressive Metal, often the first thought (and arguably nowadays the most prevalent style) is of the overtly technical, calculated and near mechanical sounding; that or the likes of Opeth with their marriage of extremity and growled vocals with progressive rock’s expansive structures and complex arrangements. Beforehand, years ago, progressive metal was arguably spearheaded by a vastly different type of beast; the likes of Queensryche with their thoughtful yet anthemic nature and armed with towering, often falsetto vocalists. Howling Sycamore certainly remembers this time well, as their self-titled début (Prosthetic) shows a love and influence from such time period as much as it marries with more modern stylings; creating a sound which in today’s progressive metal climate, actually stands out effectively. Continue reading
