Burned in Effigy – Tyrannus Aeternum Review
On their debut, Rex Mortem, the king was dead, but on Burned in Effigy’s sophomore effort, Tyrannus Aeternum,…
Bergfried – Romantik III Review
After dropping debut EP Romantik I in 2022 and follow-up Romantic II in 2023, Austrian-Hungarian duo Bergfried rides…
Howling Giant – Crucible & Ruin Review
Howling Giant occupies such an odd place within its scene. The Nashville collective is stoner metal and psych…
Despised Icon – Shadow Work Review
Widely regarded as one of the original architects of deathcore, Canada’s Despised Icon hardly needs an introduction. But…
Aquilla – Sentinels of New Dawn Review
The Polish metal scene is much better known around these parts for its bludgeoning death metal than for…
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…
Wings of Steel – Winds of Time Review
I know what you’re thinking: how is it that ClarkKent is reviewing Wings of Steel instead of Steel…
Extortionist – Stare into the Seething Wounds Review
Although my love for metal has its origins in the -core movement, it’s largely passed me by in…
Modder – Destroying Ourselves for a Place in the Sun Review
Blending sludge metal and electronica make for fascinating bedfellows, and that’s exactly what instrumental outfit Modder brings to…