Reviews 6/9

May 3, 2020

Black Stone Wielders: PARADISE LOST - Obsidian Review

The kings of gothic doom return to meld all eras of their vast catalog into a defining statement that complements an already immortal...

May 3, 2020

Shrouded In Malevolent Elegance: SECRETS OF THE MOON - Black House Review

The four-piece taps into the dark for a composition that further cements their evolution. Layered between an ambitious, multi-pronged...

Apr 22, 2020

Lark's Tongues in Ozma's Topographic Oceans: ELDER - Omens Review

On album number five, the kings of progressive stoner doom offer up their most ambitious work to date. In the immortal words of PRINCE,...

Apr 19, 2020

Serenades of Division: KATATONIA - City Burials Review

The Swedes bring a ray of light amidst the doom and gloom of 2020. There are a great many groups that stand tall in the metal community....

Apr 14, 2020

Total War: ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE - Filth of the World Review

A full-fledged war metal raid from the American South. 2019’s Schism Perpetration was easily one of my favorite records of the year, due...

Apr 14, 2020

The Mind Melting Five: ORANSSI PAZUZU - Mestarin Kynsi Review

The group plunge further into even more deranged sonic caverns. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): The masters of some of the most thought...

Apr 9, 2020

A Sonic Spectacle: DOOL - Summerlands Review

The Dutch quintet further cement themselves as one of today's standout acts. The ability to merge musical elements in a seamless manner...

Apr 8, 2020

Horrific Symphonies of Obliteration: CAUSTIC WOUND - Death Posture Review

After an extremely impressive demo, the Seattle grinding supergroup go Super Saiyan on all who dare oppose them. From its very inception,...

Mar 31, 2020

A Beast Unfolding: An Interview with Chad Petit (ANGEROT)

Recapping the monstrous The Divine Apostate and exploring the mind that made it so. Words by @MoMetalTrax: A few years ago in the...

Mar 29, 2020

Exploring An Agonizing Account of Grief: An Interview with Mike DiSalvo (AKURION, ex-CRYPTOPSY)

Diving deep into the frontman's latest and most heartfelt effort. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist): Come Forth To Me is the name of the...

Mar 17, 2020

Decadence and Symmetry: HEXVESSEL - Kindred Review

The Finnish Folk-Rockers return just over a year later with the follow-up to All Tree. Prog rock has been a pillar of the metal community...

Mar 13, 2020

OPETH radiate wonder on the 'In Cauda Venenum' tour closer (Photos + Recap)

The progressive giants soared at the mecca of the entertainment industry. Photos by Heaviest of Art at the Hollywood Palladium - March 4,...

Mar 11, 2020

CULT OF LUNA brought the thunderous nature of 'A Dawn to Fear' to Los Angeles (Photos + Recap)

The theatre walls trembled to the resounding sound of the Swedish ensemble. Words by Rohan (@manvsplaylist), photos by Heaviest of Art at...

Feb 27, 2020

MACHINE HEAD closed the 'Burn My Eyes' 25th Anniversary Tour in explosive fashion (Photos + Recap)

The quarter century-old record still reigns among the thousands. Photos by Heaviest of Art at the House of Blues in Anaheim - February...

Feb 24, 2020

Enlightened Darkness: AARA - En Ergô Einai Review

The Swiss newcomers unveil a tapestry woven with Enlightenment principles and profound tenebrosity. Words by Ryan McCarthy: Every so...

Feb 20, 2020

Relaying Supreme Silver in Blood: INTRONAUT - Fluid Existential Inversions Review

The LA based jazz fusion/sludge metal unit return after five years with their most accomplished work yet. “Ya like jazz?” It’s a simple...

Feb 17, 2020

PERIPHERY brought the brilliance of 'Hail Stan' to Los Angeles (Photos + Recap)

As high octane as a live progressive act gets. Photographs taken by Heaviest of Art at The Wiltern on January 31st, 2020. Following the...

Feb 12, 2020

Impenetrable Sorrow: GODTHRYMM - Reflections Review

The trio harness the greatness of yesteryear for a modern achievement in one of metal's gloomiest subgenres. Words by Mo Metal Trax: When...

Feb 12, 2020

On Frozen Horizons: TURIA - Degen van Licht Review

The Dutch trio scale the summit of their third full-length, with plenty of twists. Not unlike the celestial bodies of our galaxy, musical...

Feb 7, 2020

CEREMONY's Home Sick Festival welcomed an array of musical excellence: Photos + Review

Pomona welcomed all with open arms. Photos by Heaviest of Art at The Glass House in Pomona on January 17th, 2020. Friday evenings in...

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