metal
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Dallas metal duo Cara Neir has a slightly unorthodox combination of influences backed up with a hard-hitting sound. Sadly, their melody and riff writing could be a bit more adventurous.
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Instrumental metal outfit Sannhet has a new, two-track EP out, which you can stream above and buy here. While not as atmospheric and thunderous as some of the tracks from the band’s Known Flood album earlier this year, I’m enjoying the anthemic melodies and purposeful drumming that flows
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While Toxic Holocaust’s latest album is a fast, hard-hitting combination of thrash metal and punk, I think I prefer their earlier releases due to a total lack of surprises and variety on this one.
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While the third installment of Oranssi Pazuzu’s psychedelic approach to black metal isn’t bad, the band doesn’t venture into territory any more exciting than what they delivered on their debut album–even though some of the band’s longest material yet sits on this new LP.
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Nordic metal band Kvelertak has dropped some stunning visuals for the track “Evig Vandrar,” which is one of the catchier tracks off their sophomore album, Meir. Enjoy, and check a review for the album below! It’s out now on Roadrunner Records.
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Crusty, apocalyptic, punk-infused thrash metal act Toxic Holocaust is dropping their next album at the end of October, and I couldn’t be more excited given how hard-hitting all the tracks to drop from it have been thus far. “Out of the Fire” features some gruff vocals, ultra-distorted guitars, enthralling
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After ten years of being a band, Kayo Dot releases what might be it’s gaudiest album. However, I can’t help but be enamored with the strong playing, ambitious concept, and impressive mix of influences most of the time.
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Rhode Island sludge metal duo The Body have a new LP on the way in October via Thrill Jockey Records titled Christs, Redeemers, and the first track to drop from it is streaming above. Though The Body’s music still hangs within the realms of metal music, their sound feels
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Canadian death metal outfit Gorguts return with a comeback record of massive proportions.
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Some heavy, crushing, and melodic death metal from Gorguts on this title track from their new album, Colored Sands. The LP is dropping August 30th, and I’d be willing to call this my favorite album of the year if every other track on this release is just as wild,
