Category Archives: death metal
In Mourning – “Garden of Storms”
I’ve been into In Mourning for a few years now, since 2012’s “The Weight of Oceans.” That album was awesome, so much do that I went back and got their first 2 albums. The band had a very solid Opethian … Continue reading →
Cult Of Luna – “A Dawn To Fear”
Cult of Luna have been one of the most consistent bands that I’ve listened to over the years. Every album has been solid and the band doesn’t stray too far from their mix of bludgeoning riffs and atmospheric grace. However, … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 9
I am sure you haven’t heard of Digression Assassins but you can and should change that right now. “Oblivion” is the follow up to the fabulous “Merkaba” and it finds the band growing as a young band should. Digression Assassins … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 7
For my seventh recommendation column, there’s some music here that will challenge the term “prog” and yes I acknowledge that Soilwork is not a prog metal band. I do think many fans of prog metal and extreme metal like or … Continue reading →
Psycroptic – “As the Kingdom Drowns”
Tasmania’s Psycroptic is BACK with “As The Kingdom Drowns” and wow, it’s a killer album. Sure it’s only 35 minutes but it’s a relentless, blistering album nonetheless! I enjoy Psycroptic in doses. Like any tech death metal band, they can … Continue reading →
Horrendous – “Idol”
I’ve seen a lot of press regarding Horrendous’ new CD Idol (released September 28, 2018). They certainly earn a cool point for the wicked cover art – it’s HR Giger plus Dalvador Dali for me. The opening track is a … Continue reading →
Rob’s Recommendation Roundup: Volume 4
Thumpermonkey sounded VERY much like Faith No More when I last heard them on “Sleep Furiously,” so when I heard a track from their new album “Make Me Young, Etc” I was surprised by how it sounded. “Veldt” is the … Continue reading →
