Artist: Deicide Album: Banished By Sin Genre: Death Metal Release Date: April 26, 2024 Metal bands will often walk a tightrope: uncommon enough is longevity, and relevance is something very few manage. And, as always, there’s the rarest of exceptions that prevail not just against time but over their genre. Hailing from the bowels of…
Witness Faroese legends Týr live in San Diego! Review epic performances by Týr, Helsott, The Dread Crew of Oddwood & more. Relive the Viking metal glory & the call for improved sound at Brick By Brick
Artist: Pentagram (Chile) Album: Eternal Life of Madness Genre: Death Thrash Metal Release Date: April 26, 2024 From the deep heart of Santiago, the legendary death-thrash colossus Pentagram (Chile) unleashes their latest saga, “Eternal Life of Madness.” Since their inception in 1985, Pentagram (Chile) has stood as a monolith of chaos and raw power, evoking…
NECROT‘s third album, ‘Lifeless Birth,’ launches today, showcasing their growth in the death metal scene. With its blend of technical prowess and unyielding brutality, this Oakland trio, formed in 2011 and enhanced by Sonny Reinhardt in 2012, delivers their most refined work yet. ‘Lifeless Birth’ echoes the evolution from their debut ‘Blood Offerings‘ to ‘Mortal,’…
The year 2003 marked the dawn of sdmetal.com and the flourishing of the San Diego metal scene. By a stroke of luck, I crossed paths with an extraordinary group of musicians.
Nocturna returns with a hauntingly beautiful exploration of duality on their sophomore album, “Of Sorcery And Darkness.” Fronted by the captivating vocal duo of Grace Darkling and Rehn Stillnight, the album blends intricate melodies with powerful vocals, crafting a symphonic metal masterpiece.
Dive into the world of headbanging & mosh pits! Learn essential etiquette for a safe & unforgettable heavy metal concert experience.
Planted in 2020, TÝR’s collaboration with the Faroe Islands Symphony Orchestra blooms on “Battle Ballads,” a symphonic metal masterpiece. This album transcends Viking Metal’s boundaries, weaving its raw energy with majestic orchestration. “Hammered” exemplifies this evolution, launching from guitar riffs into vibrant, multi-layered complexity. From anthemic tracks like “Unwandered Ways” to the poignant “Torkils Døtur,” TÝR showcases their storytelling and musicianship, intertwining orchestral arrangements with tales of heroism and emotional depth. Don’t miss TÝR live at San Diego’s Brick By Brick on April 17th to experience the power and beauty of “Battle Ballads”!
San Diego’s heavy metal scene is as dynamic and thunderous as the genre itself. Death metal bands with guttural growls and power metal groups with electrifying solos fill the city with the passion of a thousand musicians. Despite the burgeoning scene, however, one element is missing—a celebration of the talented heavy metalheads in San Diego….
Raymond Melendez