Sxuperion have been known to put out some pretty deep and fathomless releases and “Omniscient Pulse” is no different. The ambient factors are there, placed in a meticulous manner in which they are most beneficial to the material, invoking vibes and emotions all across the death/black metal spectrum. The riffs are of the chuggish fashion, once again...

23/10/2020

Russia’s Aborted Fetus have, yet again, blessed us with an all-out death metal assault entitled, “Pyramids Of Damnation”. Over the years, this band has unleashed some devastating releases and this new effort should be considered no different. However, I will say that musically; there is more of a solidified foundation of traditional death metal tha...

25/09/2020

Pure chaos right from the start, Sxuperion’s “Endless Spiritual Embodiment” invokes thoughts and vibes of Incantation’s “Onward To Golgotha” but not just because of the similar style of song titles. The blistering sound of the ungodly guitars come through sharper than a butcher’s blade, but with all the foggy and muffled production. Added blackened...

15/09/2020

Krigsgrav is quite an interesting band, but a hard one to define as far as genres go. With elements of death, doom, black, progressive and goth, the band takes extreme metal to a level attempted by many but achieved by few. “Leave No Path To Follow” is a soulless and agonizing trip to where life is depleted and the aftermath of such has free reign...

12/09/2020

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