Slain in the Spirit is the latest offering from extreme blackened metal outfit, Necronautical. The dark quartet, from Manchester in the UK, unleash utterly demonic sounds. The band delve into the dark abyss exploring all aspects of life, death and everything in-between. Necronaut (noun); derived from the Greek words nekros (νεκρός), meaning "corpse" or "dead", … Continue reading (Album Review) “Slain in the Spirit” by NECRONAUTICAL
(Album Review) “Blood in the Water” by FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
'Blood In The Water' IS the fourteenth studio album from thrash metal legends Flotsam & Jetsam. It's an epic release from start to finish and is clear Flotsam and Jetsam have no intention of slowing down their career. With the events of the past year, the band have found there is still plenty left to … Continue reading (Album Review) “Blood in the Water” by FLOTSAM AND JETSAM
(Music Musings): “Through Soundwaves: The Complete Series” Unboxing and Review by Holly
Contributor's Note: Holly Royle of the band Disconnected Souls, C2 Podcast, Deviate PR, Antihero Magazine and Madness To Creation did an unboxing and review of "Through Soundwaves: The Complete Series" by alternative artist joeydiabolic. If you're into electronic and industrial music and also have an affinity for horror/slasher flicks, then this boxed set is for … Continue reading (Music Musings): “Through Soundwaves: The Complete Series” Unboxing and Review by Holly
(Album Review) “Created From Filth And Dust” by LILITH CZAR
Listening to an artist's debut album is always interesting - this is their starting point and I know that they will only grow from this release. The standard of debut releases can be incredibly high, and Lilith's album 'Created From Filth And Dust' falls into this category for me. The album explores themes of rebirth … Continue reading (Album Review) “Created From Filth And Dust” by LILITH CZAR
(Album Review) “X” by ARTILLERY
Danish thrash metallers Artillery have hit a huge milestone reaching their tenth album - the aptly named 'X'. Their career begin in the mid-1980s and the band soon established themselves in the thrash movement. After almost forty years, the metallers have faced some difficulty with the loss of guitarist - and Stützer’s brother - Morten … Continue reading (Album Review) “X” by ARTILLERY
(Single Premiere) “MYSTERIUM” by WRECHE
Premiering on the 26th April 2021, 'MYSTERIUM' is the new track from Wreche - "Where black metal and classical music vie for privilege, hope, and death in smog laden basin of sunt" 'MYSTERIUM' lands ahead of the new album 'All my dreams came true' releasing on the 14th May 2021. A colossal masterpiece, this album … Continue reading (Single Premiere) “MYSTERIUM” by WRECHE
(EP Review) “Paint The Sky With Blood” by BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT
Led by the extremely talented Alexi Laiho, newly formed BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT was about to become the striking successor to legendary metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM. Their sonic plans were massive – including an EP release in the spring followed by a full-length album later in the year. The EP, Paint The Sky With Blood … Continue reading (EP Review) “Paint The Sky With Blood” by BODOM AFTER MIDNIGHT
(Album Review) “Omega Kaleid” by Gizmachi
Founded in 1996 (oh my goodness they're the same age as me!) Gizmachi grew to make a name for themselves among the local Orange County, NY, hardcore/metal scene. The band have an interesting backstory. The band caught the eyes and ears of Slipknot percussionist Shawn “Clown” Crahan and signed to his label, Big Orange Clown … Continue reading (Album Review) “Omega Kaleid” by Gizmachi
(Album Review) “A History of Nomadic Behavior” by Eyehategod
'A History of Nomadic Behavior' is the new record from hardcore/doom-slingers Eyehategod. This album lands following their 2014 self titled album, and a lot of touring around the US and Asia with bands such as OFF!, Negative Approach, Sheer Terror, Corrosion of Conformity, AntiSeen and the Obsessed. 'A History of Nomadic Behavior' dives straight in with … Continue reading (Album Review) “A History of Nomadic Behavior” by Eyehategod