There are cases when a artist appears out of nowhere, and right away captures the attention because of the power of will and raw talent. Max Chaos does just that with his debut, Ride The Wave, a rip-roaring dispatch of unabashed bad-assery that knocks a person in the nose with adrenaline and leaves them wanting more. The first thing that […]
METAL/Review Apeiron Bound – Firmament: Redux
It is something deeply touching to see a band grow and still remain themselves. Firmament: Redux by Apeiron Bound is an interesting piece of insight into the way that the group has evolved since their first album, Multiplicity, and the outcome is nothing less than amazing. The first thing that catches your ear is the dynamic interchange of rough and […]
METAL/Review Gus Defelice – The Sound of Inevitability
The Sound of Inevitability by Gus Defelice serves as a spectacular concept album which delivered an extraordinary musical experience to me. As soon as I pressed play the album instantly led me to an elaborate sonic realm that Gus masterfully constructed. His guitar skills remain insane throughout the album because every musical note joins harmonies and melodies with exceptional purposeful […]
METAL/Review OLIVE DARES THE DARKNESS – In the Club (The Welcoming Banned From the Club Mix)
“Welcome to the Club” from Olive Dares the Darkness brought a whirlwind of nostalgia as well as a sense of intensity the moment I pressed play. The first riffs reminded me of the beats from the early 2000s. Melodic metalcore is what they would be referred to as. This type of aggressive yet soaring melodious metal is what made me […]
METAL/Review AWAITING ABIGAIL – Bad Mind
Awaiting Abigail’s “Bad Mind” was like feeling a sledgehammer hit my soul. From the first blistering riffs, this Dallas metal band had me hooked. Abigail Hill’s voice is incredibly stunning. She is powerful yet vulnerable, raw yet refined. Her soaring melodies cut straight to the heart as she lays bare the anguish of battling mental illness. I was utterly blown […]
METAL/Review GUS DEFELICE – Starlight
Gus Defelice, an Italian talent residing in London, has outdone himself once again in his latest instrumental project “Starlight.” As a longtime fan of progressive metal, it is easy to get lost in the depths of the cosmos he has created.Even the opening atmospheric swells set the mood brilliantly, Gus demonstrates why he is such a major figure in instrumental […]
ROCK/Review TALK IN VAIN – Distant Land
To start, I have to admit, the Swedish rock duo Talk in Vain absolutely came to demolish with their new single “Distant Land”. From the beginning, I want to mention that this genre-defining, destructive song I adore was released by songwriter Magnus Hellman and vocalist Jessica Lindman. If you appreciate the dips and dives of bigger, noisier rock, then you […]
ROCK/Review AWAITING ABIGAIL – Falling Under
Awaiting Abigail, a rock band from Dallas, has released a single that defies normal post-grunge expectations with Falling Under. The track is a sonic portrayal of intricacies of dysfunctional relationships and is delivered with an appropriate and substantial amount of raw emotionality. The front-woman Abigail Hill displays the ruthlessness of a warrior alongside achieving smooth transitions into a soft ethereal […]
METAL/Review GEBRÜDER MANNS – Sick Stuff
German nu metal act Gebrüder Manns is back with a blistering new anthem in “Sick Stuff.” guitar, bass and drums comprise the band, which features founding member Annika Manns on guitar, vocals from Marie Nielsen, and Karin Schroeder on bass, and Sabine Ahlbrecht on drums, all accompanied by a ferocious, rage-laced, groove heavy, socially conscious lyricism. Right from the first […]
METAL/Review HAIL TO THE NORTH – Not by Myself
Amidst the sea of generic hard rock releases we have been lucky to receive a thunderous breath of fresh air in the form of Hail to the North’s new single, “Not by Myself”. Combining their various musical backgrounds into a wholly original sonic concoction, part blistering hard rock, part progressive metal, part soaring melodic bombast, this powerhouse Canadian band, featuring […]
METAL/Review GUS DEFELICE – Black Cloud
Gus DeFelice’s latest instrumental opus “Black Cloud” is a cinematic tour-de-force that cements his place among modern progressive metal’s most ambitious storytellers. The track is the fourth single from his forthcoming conceptual juggernaut The Sound of Inevitability, and serves an intricate narrative through sheer sonic force. Transcending the bounds of conventional metal songcraft, his ability to weave together complicated tapestries […]
METAL/Review DANIEL BOHN – Failure
In the ever-evolving landscape of modern metal, few artists possess the emotional rawness and musical dexterity of Daniel. The St. Louis-based performer’s single, “Failure”, is a tour de force of cathartic vulnerability and forward moving intensity, taking on the most human struggle of trying to meet the expectations of others with both unflinching honesty and technical acumen. Daniel’s vocals, powerful […]
METAL/Review GUS DEFELICE – Luring Depths
Gus Defelice doesn’t just shred—he bleeds. This most recent single ‘Luring Depths’ from the Italian multi-instrumentalist and producer is an exercise in taking real emotional intensity and turning it into a pure language of head banging riffs and skull rattling rhythms. Right from the thunderous opening salvo it’s clear we’re in a richly immersive sonic world of Defelice’s own haunted […]
METAL/Review DELIGHTFUL DELUSION – The World Can Wait
The Stockholm based metal band Delightful Delusion with their latest single “The World Can Wait”, delivers a heavy and accessible package about self acceptance and living authentic, from the first verse you feel the message loud and clear, forget what society says and accept right here and now. This sentiment strikes a ringing bell in today’s often unbelievably judgmental, messy […]
METAL/Review TOO SICK TO PRAY – Meet Me At The Gates
Ventura-based metal outfit Too Sick To Pray tear it up on ‘Meet Me At The Gates,’ the blistering debut single that introduces them into the world without an apology for their unapologetic blend of old school thrash influences and modern aggression. From the first opening riff you realise this band aren’t just toe dipping into the metal scene, these guys […]
METAL/Review CLEARFALL – Over
Raw, powerful sonic manifestation of resilience and hope when life gets so dark, “Over” is Clearfall’s debut single. The progressive metal/rock outfit has come out with a mission that goes beyond the musical bounds, advocating for mental health awareness, trauma recovery, and fighting the continuing battle against addiction, from the very first notes that “Over” entangles you on a tapestry […]
METAL/Review THE DESPAIR COLLECTIVE– Breathe Again
‘Breathe Again’ is a thunderous rock anthem that channels the arena shattering grandeur of classic 70s giants from the Despair Collective. This Buffalo based duo of Dana Fogle and Mike Longo have created a sound that pays homage to Queen and Pink Floyd, but have forged a thrilling modern identity all their own.”From the moment the opening riffs pierce the […]
METAL/Review JARI SALMIKIVI – Illusions of Truth
The inimitable songcraft of Jari Salmikivi shines brighter than ever on tour de force rock opus “Illusions of Truth.”Emerging from Sweden , this multi-instrumentalist has created a multi-layered piece to provoke thought on our increasingly pixelated lives. Backed by peers such as vocal contributor Scott Foster Harris, bass/keyboard virtuoso Alessandro Del Vecchio, and rhythmically pulsating drummer Mirko De Maio, Jari […]
METAL/Review GOIA PARANOIA – Sadistic Cravings (Old Ancient Cruel Desire)
Swedish outfit Goia Paranoia continues pushing creative boundaries with their menacing new track “Sadistic Cravings (Old Ancient Cruel Desire).”In hypnotic minutes, the Gothenburg experimental quartet take the audience to the depths of the abyss of the destructive instinct and the id. Starting with a dark drone, the track builds up into a heavy apocalyptic sound. One level of heavy distortion […]
METAL/Review TWITCHEY47 – Mood Swings (Version 1)
Emerging Australian metal phenom Twitchey47 is shaking the underground scene with their towering debut “Mood Swings (Version 1).” Drawing inspiration from metal, electronic and rap, Twitchey47 has been able to create a unique and new sound that is all their own. Roughness in its most primal form is combined with sophisticated sound elements, which creates a song that is both […]
METAL/Review TRANSCENDING INTO THE UNKNOWN – Chronos
The Norwegian neo-prog visionaries Transcending Into the Unknown are shaping the future of creative rock with their latest epic undertaking “Chronos”. Harnessing a cosmic amalgam of prog complexity, visceral aggression, and celestial atmospheres, the innovative band sculpt an enthralling new realm of sonic exploration. The band originates from Trondheim and is formed by Filip, Robert and Stian Dahl who are […]