Despite the tattoos, heavy boots, and obligatory head-to-toe-in-black dress code, anyone passing by Irving Plaza on October 10, 2021 would have thought the long line outside was not unlike kids at Disney World waiting for their favorite ride. One of the first metal shows announced following both the return of concerts in New York City… Continue reading On the Front Line: The Black Dahlia Murder, After the Burial, Carnifex, Rivers of Nihil, Undeath @ Irving Plaza
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EP Review: ENSLAVED, Caravans to the Outer Worlds
by Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov Enslaved has never released a bad album, that’s it. No matter what this band does musically, whether it’s dripping in 70s prog or coated in a frostbitten Norwegian sheen, their output always exudes quality. It’s astounding that a band that’s been around for 30 years has been able to be so… Continue reading EP Review: ENSLAVED, Caravans to the Outer Worlds
Svn.Seeker Announce Pre-Order: “Warrior Tammy” Shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From the PR wire… Connecticut melodic death metal quartet Svn.Seeker announced a new “Warrior Tammy” shirt pre-order for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Designed by local artist Calvin Von Crush, the shirt represents all the brave women and families battling breast cancer around the world. The shirt will be available for pre-order until November 5th, with… Continue reading Svn.Seeker Announce Pre-Order: “Warrior Tammy” Shirt for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
AltCtrlToob: AKIAVEL Release Video for “Lady Of Death”
French melodic death metallers Akiavel have just released a video for “Lady Of Death” off their April 2021 album Vae Victus. Inspired by serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Frontwoman Aure comments: I absolutely wanted to put (Aileen Wuornos) on our album because I find her fascinating. I have studied her story a lot, I have a lot… Continue reading AltCtrlToob: AKIAVEL Release Video for “Lady Of Death”
Album Review: CARCASS, Torn Arteries
by Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov When I reviewed the Despicable EP from Carcass, I mentioned how the band was well loved all across the board and they could still crank out quality songs, though being able to put out a short 4-track EP and making a full-length record are different beasts. The EP was a delightful… Continue reading Album Review: CARCASS, Torn Arteries
GHOST:HELLO Announces Fall Dates
Our friends Ghost:Hello will be dominating their home state of Ohio this fall, recently announcing a series of dates across several cities: 9/11 femme fest, Buzzbin, Canton OH 9/16 Musica, Akron OH 9/17 The Empty Glass, Charleston WV 9/18 Blind Bobs, Dayton OH 9/25 Westside Bowl, Youngstown OH 10/1 Buzzbin, Canton OH 11/19 Buzzbin, Canton… Continue reading GHOST:HELLO Announces Fall Dates
Album Review: World of Sorrows by DUNGEON SERPENT
by Nikita Alekseyevich Khrenov Everything is cyclical. Eventually trends that died out long ago return for a time; whether it is fashion, music, art, one way or another things come back around. Right now, we’re experiencing quite an old school death metal revival, with bands churning out raw, disgusting and heavy death metal reminiscent of… Continue reading Album Review: World of Sorrows by DUNGEON SERPENT