Monthly Archives: September 2016

Marillion – “F E A R”

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Rob

“Fuck Everyone and Run” is a provocative title to be sure. The topics that run through the new album by Marillion deal with today’s world of greed, power and yes fear. It made for a great acronym. Still, not many … Continue reading →

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Meshuggah – “The Violent Sleep of Reason”

Posted on September 29, 2016 by thenihilistchamber

Meshuggah and I go way back: that is to say that the band was one of the first I discovered that truly sounded like nothing else, and my headlong dive into their music really began to expand my understanding of … Continue reading →

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Somnus Aeternus – “Exulansis”

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Rob

I love extreme metal bands. Somnus Aeternus is just that. They blend doom, death, and prog metal into their own unique brew. They are a cross between October Tide, Swallow the Sun and Obscura in my opinion. Since I do … Continue reading →

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Watchtower – “Concepts Of Math: Book One”

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Rob

This is a review that I never thought I’d write. Watchtower have been teasing new music for a VERY long time. The album was called “Mathematics” and now has finally been issued albeit as an EP called “Concepts Of Math: … Continue reading →

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Epica – “The Holographic Principle”

Posted on September 28, 2016 by cristinasomcutean

When it comes to Epica and their music, people seem to either love them or they can’t stand them – I actually don’t fall into any of these categories. Trying to understand the hype about the Dutch symphonic metal band … Continue reading →

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Edensong – “Years In The Garden Of Years”

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Rob

I’d heard of Edensong a few years back and had been meaning to check into them more carefully. So with a new album, there was no better time than the present. Edensong are a true progressive rock band. There’s no … Continue reading →

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Sand – “A Sleeper, Just Awake”

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Rob

Sand is the solo project of Sam Healy. He is best known as half of post-proggers North Atlantic Oscillation. The line between both of Healy’s projects is a bit blurred and for me, as a fan of his work, I … Continue reading →

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Veilburner – “The Obscene Rite”

Posted on September 26, 2016 by thenihilistchamber

I am a huge fan of black metal, death metal, and industrial metal. I am also a huge fan of genre bending and experimentation. I appreciate when artists take creative risks, and don’t go the safe route (as all too … Continue reading →

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Neurosis – “Fires Within Fires”

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Rob

I love Neurosis. They have a unique sound and are as consistent as they come. Their sound has evolved some over the years and gotten more refined and also more epic. The last Neurosis album 2012’s “Honor Found In Decay” … Continue reading →

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Dysrhythmia – “The Veil of Control”

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Ryan Good

My first exposure to Dysrhythmia was when they played before Intronaut and Cynic back in 2009. I was not prepared for what I was witnessing; it was a simple trio but the sounds they were making were chaotic and dense, … Continue reading →

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