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Devoid of Thought – Outer World Graves Review

Devoid of Thought – Outer World Graves Review

By Dear Hollow on August 19, 2021 in Reviews, Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, 40 comments

“Do you remember when Blood Incantation was the poster-boy of radical and boundary-pushing death metal? Pepperidge Farm remembers. Since then, however, it’s become cool to hate on the hype, and your favorite ancient alien-loving Denverites have become the flavor of “ugh, those pretentious bastards?” in spite of Hidden History of the Human Race earning a roaring 4.0 from the illustrious L. Saunders and earning acclaim from across the metalverse. Their use of OSDM with cosmic themes and enough psychedelic flourishes to get you to start smelling space colors was ambitious and thoughtful, and I believe, undeserving of the hate. I hope you like Blood Incantation, because Devoid of Thought does.”” Stare into devoid.

Nero Di Marte – Immoto Review

Nero Di Marte – Immoto Review

By Carcharodon on January 23, 2020 in 2020, Italian Metal, Post-metal, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Season of Mist, Uncategorized, Post-Metal, Progressive Metal, 32 comments

“I am a big post-metal fan. I have admitted to this before without shame, despite the unkind words that are thrown around about the genre, including in the skull pit by my fellow word slaves scribes. And, as a fan of the genre, I firmly believe that The Ocean, Cult of Luna and others have shown it can be so much more than ten-minute, riff-less songs that feature sudden eruptions of heaviness. Despite this categorical proof, a number of ‘post-metal’ bands appear not to have got the message.” Post-memo.

Hideous Divinity – Simulacrum Review

Hideous Divinity – Simulacrum Review

By Ferrous Beuller on November 14, 2019 in 2019, Century Media, Death Metal, Italian Metal, Reviews, Technical Death Metal, Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, 60 comments

“Simulacrum forges even further ahead with myriad permutations of an already mutated theme. The angelic atrocity that inhabits the front of Adveniens now appears mottled and in tormented flux as it attempts to assume a new form. The result is ugly and twisted but, for better or worse, remains affixed to the foundation from which it first drew such terrible life. The message couldn’t be clearer: some pain will last.” Agony as ecstasy.

Body Harvest – Parasitic Slavery Review

Body Harvest – Parasitic Slavery Review

By Ferrous Beuller on May 15, 2019 in 2019, Comatose Music, Death Metal, English Metal, Reviews, Death Metal, 63 comments

“Our very own Eldritch Elitist recently posited that death metal is at its peak when following either one of two separate paths: an unapologetic flogging or creative innovation. He’s not wrong. But there is also a third route worthy of consideration. The one unashamedly paved with the gilded bones of the genre’s revered forefathers. How do we quantify those bands who patch their material together from piecemeal legacy? It’s an easy approach to snub, but there is plenty of evidence to suggest the potential for success.” Ripping off the oldies.

Oblivion – The Path Towards… Review

Oblivion – The Path Towards… Review

By Ferrous Beuller on November 28, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Death Metal, Reviews, Technical Death Metal, Unique Leader, Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, 48 comments

“Having generated quite the buzz with their debut album thanks, in no small part, to the reputation of frontman, Dr. Nick Vasallo, whose legacy as musical professor, composer extraordinaire and deathcore wizard continues to precede him, expectations were set justifiably high.” The path to tech-wank.

Hideous Divinity – Adveniens Review

Hideous Divinity – Adveniens Review

By Ferrous Beuller on May 1, 2017 in 2017, Death Metal, Italian Metal, Reviews, Technical Death Metal, Unique Leader, Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, 126 comments

“Few could argue that the current Italian extreme metal scene is in poor health. Synthesizing a mixture of brutality and technicality to topple all manner of Renaissance genius, a cornucopia of bands have thundered from the woodwork in the last decade or so to propagate their brand of air-tight demolition. That said, as much as I love a good aural beating, I also require a pinch of musicality to help differentiate from the faceless hordes. Hideous Divinity, a band whose lineup includes current and former members of Aborted and Hour of Penance, have occasionally toed a fine line for me.” Tech-death from the old country.

Antropofagus – Methods of Resurrection through Evisceration Review

Antropofagus – Methods of Resurrection through Evisceration Review

By Kronos on March 14, 2017 in 2017, Comatose Music, Death Metal, Italian Metal, Reviews, Death Metal, 16 comments

“There are plenty of underground gems out there, unsigned bands full of youthful energy, small-time groups without major label support, and skilled veterans in the scene that just don’t do music for a living. But for every great artist waiting to be discovered, there are ten just not worth unearthing. I’ve found another one; don’t continue reading.” That’s a joke. Keep reading!