Nu Metal

Mycelia – Apex Review

Mycelia – Apex Review

By Saunders on October 10, 2018 in 2018, Djent, Eclipse Records, Metalcore, Nu-metal, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Swiss Metal, Djent, Metalcore, Nu Metal, Progressive Metal, 103 comments

“Do you like djent? How about metalcore? Switzerland? Or perhaps Mycelia’s self proclaimed moniker of progressive deathcore? If you answered yes to these questions, you are potentially in for a tasty treat via the band’s fourth LP, entitled Apex. With such genre tags commonly used as punching bags by the trve metal folk, keeping an open mind was an essential element in tackling my latest review assignment. I can’t say I’m a big fan of djent or metalcore, though I’ve dabbled in the past, and plenty of bands I’ve enjoyed over the years have had elements of the styles. I’d never experienced Mycelia’s chunky brand of modern, angst-ridden metal previously. So after spinning Apex and collecting my thoughts, have the experienced Swiss six-piece overridden my skepticism and gained a new fan?” 6 core and 7 years ago.

Survival – Murkin Hella Fools Review

Survival – Murkin Hella Fools Review

By El Cuervo on July 23, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Electronica Metal, NBRD Records, Nu-metal, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Nu Metal, Thrash Metal, 80 comments

“It’s 2018 AD and it seems we have entered the era of ‘post-thrash.’ This record was labelled as such on our Upcoming Crap to Review sheet which is now sadly defunct, having been usurped by an appallingly efficient workflow management system which was painstakingly introduced and optimized by the ever-reliable Madam X. Such is the corporate behemoth that we have become and long gone are the days of AMG arbitrarily foisting metalcore on Steel Druhm. But on to the subject of today’s article, which goes by the ridiculous Murkin Hella Fools (MHF) by an Oakland troupe called Survival. What is ‘post-thrash?'” War of posts.

Nancybreathing – Awake Review

Nancybreathing – Awake Review

By Master of Muppets on June 7, 2018 in 2018, Boersma Records, German Metal, Not Metal, Nu-metal, Reviews, Nu Metal, 143 comments

“Sometimes I only remember the days when I was young, yet nowadays no one else remembers when they were young and stupid. Sure, it’s kvlt and trendy to affect disdain or downright contempt for the genre, but Muppet sees your elitist bullshit and raises you one velvety middle finger: no one’s saying nü-metal was something to be proud of, but there’s a reason you all know how much it matters when one tries so hard and gets so far.” Nancy hates us.

Machine Head – Catharsis Review

Machine Head – Catharsis Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on January 25, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Groove Metal, Nu-metal, Nuclear Blast, Reviews, Groove Metal, Nu Metal, 249 comments

“Machine Head was with me during some dark times and I was there for them. So, to say I’m a fan—or to say that they changed my life—is an understatement. But, now, 2018’s Catharsis is upon us. And, honestly, I’m so fucking confused, depressed, and speechless that all I can do is sit here quietly, wondering how much longer I can go on supporting my beloved Machine Head.” Gaskets blown here.

Adrenaline Mob – We the People Review

Adrenaline Mob – We the People Review

By Steel Druhm on May 30, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Century Media, Groove Metal, Nu-metal, Reviews, Groove Metal, Nu Metal, 94 comments

“We the People, in order to form a more perfect union, certainly never planned for Sir Russell Allen to continue his New York/New Jersey nu-metal groove project Adrenaline Mob this long. In fact, with this third album inbound, things are bordering on a violation of listeners’ basic rights and freedoms. I’ve covered their previous outings of throwback hard rock and nu-metal, yet I remain at a loss why Mr. Allen is so enamored with this numb-skull style of pablum made infamous by Disturbed, Godsmack and Nickelback.” Careers in waste management.

Angry White Elephant – Vs. The Wooden Cobra Review

Angry White Elephant – Vs. The Wooden Cobra Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on April 14, 2017 in 2017, German Metal, Nu-metal, Reviews, Woodhouse Records, Nu Metal, 61 comments

“Being a grown adult capable of reading books written for adults instead of fawning over ones written for preteens, it pains me to reference Harry Potter but here goes: remember when Jelly Belly made those Harry Potter jelly beans with gross flavors? Vomit, snot, and things like that were inexplicably put into candy form, and of course I ate every bad flavor; sometimes subjecting yourself to gross and tasteless things is thrilling and enticing. Which brings us to Angry White Elephant’s debut vs. The Wooden Cobra…” Always bet on Cobra.

Of the Sun – Before a Human Path Review

Of the Sun – Before a Human Path Review

By Saunders on April 12, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Groove Metal, Nu-metal, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Southern Metal, Unsigned Bands, Groove Metal, Mathcore, Nu Metal, Progressive Metal, 16 comments

“Self-proclaiming their music as ‘southern progressive metal’ sounds interesting on paper, bringing up imaginative scenarios, such as combining a dose of burly Down-styled metal with the adventure and bombast of prog. A number of similar scenarios whipped through my brain before settling in to jam Before a Human Path.” When prog-metal goes south.

Invidia – As the Sun Sleeps Review

Invidia – As the Sun Sleeps Review

By GardensTale on April 3, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Nu-metal, Reviews, SPV Records, Metalcore, Nu Metal, 97 comments

“We all did dumb stuff when we were 14. We overate on candy without remembering how much we puked last time, we lost teeth to concrete trying to nail the stupidest stunts, and we tried and failed horribly at being cool enough for that one girl that kick-started our hormone production the summer before. One of the (un)cool things we did was listen to what passed as edgy at the time, and considering this would be 2003 for me, that would be Mudvayne and Static-X. Now I have a brand new nu-metal promo by Invidia, a supergroup featuring members from Skinlab, Five Finger Death Punch and In This Moment, colliding all of the above with such heroes as Godsmack, a manure-filled dump truck and a frat house full of drunk jocks.” Ah, to never be young again.

Fall of Carthage – The Longed-For Reckoning Review

Fall of Carthage – The Longed-For Reckoning Review

By Treble Yell on January 22, 2017 in 2017, German Metal, Groove Metal, MDD Records, Rap Metal, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Groove Metal, Nu Metal, Rap Metal, 17 comments

“The monkey’s paw is gripped tightly in your hands, a mangy curio purchased on your recent travel abroad. The wizened fakir that sold it to you promised it could fulfill any wish, an absurd statement but here in the stillness of your room curiosity has sunk its claws deep into you and a whispered plea escapes your lips: ;I wish for an album that can recapture the sound of early Machine Head.'” If wishes were Machine Heads, Rob Flynn would abide.