Glorious Depravity – Death Never Sleeps Review
Death metal from New York City is usually plenty ugly enough, but in the strange case of Glorious…
Bergfried – Romantik III Review
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023, Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides…
Despised Icon – Shadow Work Review
Widely regarded as one of the original architects of deathcore, Canada’s Despised Icon hardly needs an introduction. But…
Thaumaturgy – Pestilential Hymns Review
Changing your sound must be equal parts thrilling and intimidating. On the one hand, it’s an opportunity to…
Old Year – No Dissent Review
Amidst the tenebrous shadows of Boise, Idaho’s underground metal scene, death-doom dronesters Old Year first formed as a…
Exelerate – Hell for the Helpless Review
After dropping their self-titled debut in 2023, Exelerate returns with their patented twist of power thrash to unleash…
Ordeals – Third Rail Prayer Review
Sometimes called the live rail, the third rail runs alongside the New York City Subway tracks, carrying electrical…
Biolence – Violent Obliteration Review
Prior to my initiation ritual and early in my tenure as a volunteer whipping post, one of my…
Castle Rat – The Bestiary Review
New York’s Castle Rat generated buzz off the back of their impressive slab of fantasy-inspired doom rock featured…
Novembers Doom – Major Arcana Review
Chicago’s Novembers Doom have charted a unique course for themselves over the last 30 years. Their unnatural pairing…