Bestia have come up with some pretty decent pagan/Viking death/black metal on this release. To me, it’s more of what it would sound like if Amon Amarth tried playing black metal with Shagrath from Dimmu Borgir on vocals. I’m not saying this is a bad thing, in fact the band pulls it off quite well. There is a certain “organic” feel to the way this a...

06/09/2020

"Wolftooth" has been out for a bit and has had rave reviews, but as I sit here listening to it again, it was finally time that I sit down and write my own review. First off, rest assured that Wolftooth is not a “bandwagon” or a “copycat” band. What you are getting is 100% original music. The aural melodies are so hauntingly heavy and hypnotic, you...

24/04/2020

Picking up where “A New Code of Morality” left off, Twitch Of The Death Nerve’s new offering, “A Resting Place For The Wrathful” is a foot up the ass of those who might have thought that this was a “one and done” band. These guys have not lost a step in the years since their debut release. The riffs are sludgy and menacing as ever, with a distinct...

23/04/2020

Right out of the gate, Architectural Genocide’s “Cordyceptic Anthropomorph” is an unrelenting, infectious beast spreading its fuming and insanity laden gospel to all who will listen; and lovingly shoved down the throats of those who will not! The music is somewhat unique in that it has the vibe of such bands as Nile, Cryptopsy, Despised Icon, and C...

26/03/2020

This CD starts off with an almost industrial type methodology to its delivery. Kind of what it would sound like if Godflesh played brutal death metal. The riffs are pretty traditional for the type of material played; however, the tone and vibe remind me a bit of classic Sepultura around the “Beneath The Remains” or “Arise” era only played with more...

23/03/2020

Strappado’s “Exigit Sincerae Devotionis Affectus” is a ten-track journey into the depths and dredges of grinding and brutal death metal. I rarely speak on the vocals first but, immediately, I was taken back to the days of Suffocation’s “Effigy Of The Forgotten” which is a plus. However, it is impossible to follow along with the lyrics which was a l...

23/01/2020

This is a nice album that starts off with some Iron Maiden style riffage that has a cool “bluesy” edge to it. There’s nothing all that complicated here, but the approach the band takes regarding the guitars is a great way to keep things fresh. To some it might sound dated and stale but, considering the number of bands who play this style of metal,...

22/01/2020

When I heard the debut offering of Purulent Necrosis entitled, “Cadaverized Humanity”, I was immediately impressed with the “thickness” of the production. This is first made evident through the relentless bashing of the drums which is how this release makes it unforgettable introduction. They are, no doubt, triggered at times but with the productio...

20/01/2020

Upon hearing the new Horrific Demise offering, “Excruciating Extermination”, I was quite impressed with the multi-faceted, hard-hitting approach the band has taken with this material. Right from the beginning the music is in your face and down your throat, pulling you in whether you like it or not. Powerful riffs seemingly coming from every directi...

16/01/2020

TIR have released upon us their new release “Metal Shock”. Right from the beginning its “Balls To The Wall” style heavy metal with some slight progressive vibes. Seriously folks, this has so much energy in it. Even on the slower material you can feel the energy and passion radiating from your speakers. What I like about this release is that they ad...

09/01/2020

Iron Griffin’s “Curse Of The Sky” is a really unique release I sense that it is definitely heavy metal, however, it incorporates some doom elements as well. Almost immediately I pick up on vibes of Pagan Altar and Black Sabbath. The traditional elements are a bit more obscure and choppy, but I think this is what the band was going for, so I wouldn’...

28/10/2019

Depraved Murder’s “Manifestation” is a short, 29-minute, excursion into the absolute maddening, and twisted insanity that is the world of death metal. From the first note to the last, the listener is going to know the massive force of the band through influences and vibes ranging from Broken Hope, Suffocation, and Cannibal Corpse; to Carnifex Devou...

24/10/2019