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Feb 21, 2022

The Path To Oblivion: Ten Years of Pallbearer's ‘Sorrow and Extinction’

Devin Holt brings a retrospective mind to the legacy, the legend, and the path from 2012. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): We...

Feb 11, 2022

Divine Soundscapes Explored: Stander - Vulnerable Review

The Chicago trio exemplify the beauty that is possible through the post-rock medium. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): The Garrote, a new...

Feb 11, 2022

Androids DO Dream of Electric Sheep: Author & Punisher - Krüller Review

A&P’s new album is a cyborg’s electric sex dream simulated to perfection. Words by Sean Wright (@stainedglassrevelation): “Quite an...

Jan 26, 2022

The Galvanizing Enigma Returns: Tool at the Honda Center (Photos)

Picking up right where they left off with utmost grandeur. Upon the arrival of the pandemic, countless tours were immediately canceled or...

Jan 24, 2022

A Lesson In Ethereal Groove: Earthless - Night Parade of One Hundred Demons Review

The San Diego psych rockers tell a monstrous tale of expansive musical capabilities. Words by Luis (@heaviestofart): At the root of...

Jan 11, 2022

A Momentous Introduction: Pridelands - Light Bends Review

The Australian unit enter the metalcore ranks on a high note. Words by Luis, Heaviest of Art: SharpTone Records have had quite a run for...

Nov 22, 2021

War Metal’s Forefather Returns To the Front: Archgoat - Worship The Eternal Darkness Review

Surprisingly, you can teach an old Archgoat a new bleat. Words by Sean Wright (@stainedglassrevelation): War metal. It’s a term in the...

Nov 16, 2021

A Memory and I Weep: Dream Unending - Tide Turns Eternal Review

A duo coming from bands with incredibly wretched releases Lewis and Clark their way through the unmapped corridors of a new yet familiar...

Oct 31, 2021

Sound Synthesis: Nick Superchi - Dark Ivory Quietus Review

The master of tones comes home for Halloween, with a third full length release. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Those who have...

Oct 29, 2021

Introspective Duality: Emma Ruth Rundle - Engine of Hell Review

A mirror to the soul, and an album of delicate self-redemption. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Emma Ruth Rundle’s music has always been...

Oct 20, 2021

Irreplaceable Nirvana: Worm - Foreverglade Review

On the second record of their quest for true, slimy death doom mastery, the Floridians encapsulate the context of the old school to bring...

Oct 1, 2021

The Legacy Lives On: Enslaved - Caravans To The Outer Worlds (EP) Review

The Norwegian ensemble continue to amaze after a confounding 2020 full-length. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): The progression of the revered...

Sep 30, 2021

Nostalgic Extremity: 2021 Decibel Magazine Metal and Beer Fest, Philadelphia (Photos)

Great riffs, great brews, & great times were lived at The Fillmore for one of metal's most thrilling bills of the year. Text by Luis...

Sep 27, 2021

Unmaking Ourselves: Rivers of Nihil - The Work Review

Three years later, a new progressive evolution has taken hold of the Pennsylvanian outfit. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): Any...

Sep 24, 2021

A High Octane Fervor: One Step Closer - This Place You Know Review

The hardcore unit craft a record for the times, chock-full of compositional variety and grit. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): Aggression may...

Sep 20, 2021

A Mystifying Enigma: Sleep Token - This Place Will Become Your Tomb Review

The follow-up to 2019's 'Sundowning' is an all-encompassing masterclass worth basking in. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): In the contemporary,...

Sep 20, 2021

The Dark Horse Approaches: Unto Others - Strength Review

The Portland outfit go from Idle Hands to throwing hands in their sophomore release. Words by Jake Sanders (@themetalscholar): It leaves...

Sep 15, 2021

Gaawk present a shapeshifting beast with 'Meaningless' EP

A promising first showing from a Richmond trio formed out of pandemic boredom. If any good came out of the periods of isolation caused by...

Aug 23, 2021

Always & Forever: DEAFHEAVEN - Infinite Granite Review

After setting the world ablaze with album after album laced with controversy, the San Francisco metalgazers make yet another hairpin...

Jul 26, 2021

The Sonic Embodiment of Eloquence: Lantlôs - Wildhund Review

With heart at the forefront, the multifaceted frontman presents a glistening new era. Words by Luis (@luis.hoa): What began as an...

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