by Christian | Jun 11, 2018 | CD Reviews, Featured, Metal, Music, Reviews
In 2016, Portland, Oregon’s Uada released Devoid of Light to resounding critical acclaim. This triumphant debut instantly became a hallowed gem in the underground for its spectral melodies and profound songwriting....
by Christian | May 25, 2018 | Events, Featured, Live Events, Metal, Music, Reviews
Friday May 18 saw the kickoff of the Nocturnal Intrusion tour at Brick By Brick, a package which featured the rock n’ roll-tinged stylings of Cleveland’s Midnight, Virginia’s Bat, and Vancouver’s Wormwitch....
by Christian | Apr 13, 2018 | Events, Featured, Live Events, Metal, Music, Reviews
In case you haven’t been paying attention, Norwegian black metal powerhouse Taake were slated to embark on a spring 2018 US tour after having canceled their 2017 dates due to visa issues. After ironing out their visa issues...
by Christian | Dec 6, 2017 | CD Reviews, Featured, Metal, Reviews
Total Destruction of the Human Form is the sixth and latest addition to the Blood Freak catalog. This death/grind outfit hails from Portland, Oregon and—as you can glean from the cover—has a penchant for splatter and carnage. First off, Total Destruction’s...
by Christian | Oct 15, 2017 | CD Reviews, Featured, Metal, Music, Reviews
San Diego thrashers Monarch have entered the ring with their debut album, “Go Forth… Slaughter.” And if slamming beers before jumping into a circle pit sounds like your thing, then this record is for you. Tracks like “Bloody Assault” and “Memories of War” showcase the...
by Christian | Sep 14, 2017 | CD Reviews, Featured, Metal, Reviews
Madrost’s (pronounced Muh-Drawst) third effort, The Essence of Time Matches No Flesh, sees the band reaching into far more progressive depths, as evidenced by its collegiate song titles and technical shred. While Into the Aquatic Sector showed the band’s desire to...