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Ashbringer – Absolution Review

Ashbringer – Absolution Review

By Carcharodon on June 26, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Black Metal, Experimental Metal, Post-metal, Prosthetic Records, Reviews, Black Metal, Folk Metal, Post-Metal, 36 comments

“When Grymm awarded Ashbringer’s debut, Vacant, a deserved 3.5 back in 2015, he was writing about the self-released exploits of a one-man black metal project, delivered by someone then aged 18. Scroll forward four years and Nick Stanger, Mr. Ashbringer himself, has, presumably, reached the ripe old age of 20-something. He’s also released a second record (2016’s Yūgen, which we failed to review), gathered around him a group of three other musicians and signed a deal with Prosthetic Records. Now a four-person collective – or ‘band,’ if you will – Ashbringer are ready to drop their third album, Absolution.”

Disparager – Existential Dread Review

Disparager – Existential Dread Review

By Treble Yell on May 19, 2019 in 2019, American Metal, Metalcore, Reviews, Self-released, Metalcore, 11 comments

“Wisdom is a recluse, shunning most who seek it and often ignored when it crawls from out from its shade. Few of us possess it and those that claim so are the least likely to present proof of its mantel. I’m neither a sage nor an oracle like the priestesses of Delphi: the words of the divine do not flow past my lips, at least as far as I’m aware. If I was the Pythia, however, and my wisdom was sought by a band then you can be sure that I would stress in no uncertain terms to never name yourself or your music in such a way to invite jibes and self-satisfied one-liners from critics looking for an easy zinger.” Mistakes were made.

Glacial Tomb – Glacial Tomb Review

Glacial Tomb – Glacial Tomb Review

By Dr. Wvrm on November 2, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, Gilead Media, Reviews, Black Metal, Death Metal, 53 comments

“When I first heard about Glacial Tomb, I was lead to believe they were death metal. Next time around, black metal. I saw the words “hardcore” and “sludge” tossed around. When I finally sat down with their debut, I thought I’d settle the debate with my top-of-the-line reviewer ears. Well fuck those, and fuck me too, because Glacial Tomb will not be pigeonholed so neatly.” 20 genres in a 10 pound sack.

Bosse-de-Nage – Further Still Review

Bosse-de-Nage – Further Still Review

By Dr. Wvrm on September 13, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Black Metal, Hardcore, Post-metal, Reviews, The Flenser, Post-Hardcore, 41 comments

“When Bosse-de-Nage’s All Fours released in 2015, my familiarity with post-metal started and ended with the clusterfuck that was Deafheaven’s Sunbather. All Fours, needless to say, caught me completely off guard. It was raw and intense, evocative without overacting, and certainly more committed to metal than the internet’s collective bitching led me to expect. Further Still has some big expectations to live up to.” Bosse or Bath.

Unborn Generation – Vøid Review

Unborn Generation – Vøid Review

By Mark Z. on June 23, 2018 in 2018, Crust Punk, Finnish Metal, Grind, Inverse Records, Reviews, Crust Punk, 31 comments

“The hallowed Angry Metal Spreadsheet Ov Promos was the first time I’d heard of Unborn, and thus I decided to leave my reservations at the door, enter the Vøid, and find out just what these Finns were all about. Does this sixth full-length grind n’ roll, bump n’ grind, or just stand around looking ominous in a hooded sweatshirt?” Roll out the grinder!

Daze of June – Heart of Silver Review

Daze of June – Heart of Silver Review

By Treble Yell on March 30, 2018 in 2018, Danish Metal, Metalcore, Prime Collective, Reviews, Metalcore, 61 comments

“Thank you for registering your interest for the Daze of June – Heart of Silver Situational Response Kit. Here at Anodyne Metalcore Industries™ we pride ourselves on delivering products that are designed for any delicate occasion in need of a solution. Below you will find a number of scenarios that outline the efficacy of our product. With its polished delivery and muted dynamics, Daze of June – Heart of Silver can be counted on when a calming, neutered experience is called for, no matter how fragile the circumstances. Be assured that this Danish-made item is professionally engineered and focus-tested to give you exactly what you expect with no surprises or unwanted excitement.” Fake Placid.

Bind Torture Kill – Viscères Review

Bind Torture Kill – Viscères Review

By Master of Muppets on February 6, 2018 in 2018, Crust Punk, Death Metal, French Metal, Grind, Hardcore, Reviews, WOOAAARGH, Death Metal, Grind, Hardcore, 34 comments

“This January, the Angry Metal Gods saw fit to bless us with multitudes of favor during what strange, countless aeons of headbanging have typically proven to be the darkest of times for trve believers, and we all say thank-ya. February it may be, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to say goodbye to Jørnuary tidings, and it’s definitely not time to stop saying thank-ya. By the deity-defying powers of Muppets, France, and procrastination, let us bask in the revitalizing glory of 2018’s expectations-shattering induction for just a little longer. Friends, meet Viscères, the second full-length by Bind Torture Kill.” Fashionably late and brvtal.