Letallis – A Thousand And One Nights – Chapter 1 Album Review
Raymond Melendez“A Thousand and One Nights – Chapter 1,” the latest from Letallis, is an engaging maze of moody metal that should go over quite well when looking to sate those Opeth fans hungry for more.
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ASCENDED DEAD To Embark On The American Apocalypse 2024
Unleash the chaos, Portland’s own metal titans ASCENDED DEAD are set to ravage North America with their colossal American Apocalypse 2024 Tour. Kicking off this inferno on May 3rd in Vancouver—marking their sole invasion into Canadian territory—the tour will blaze a trail of devastation. This month-long onslaught will crush the West Coast before storming east,…
First Bands Announced for 70000TONS OF METAL 2025
Forget everything you know about music festivals; 70000TONS OF METAL is setting the bar astronomically high. Picture this: lounging on a Caribbean island, sunbathing on a pristine white beach before you find yourself in a hot tub aboard a luxurious cruise ship, the Independence of the Seas. With the ocean breeze on your face, you’re…
Deicide – Banished By Sin Album Review. A Brutal Return to Death Metal Glory
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…
Conquering Valhalla – TYR’s Glorious Night at Brick By Brick In San Diego
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
Pentagram (Chile) – Eternal Life of Madness Album Review.
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 – “Lifeless Birth” Out Now! + San Diego Tour Stop!
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,’…
San Diego Metal Legacy: Severed
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 – Of Sorcery And Darkness Album Review
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.