Slipknot – We Are Not Your Kind Released August 9th, 2019 20 years since their self-titled debut, Slipknot stick to their formula. We Are Not Your Kind encompasses all that has been and is Slipknot. From the guttural grinding of… Continue Reading
3teeth – Metawar Released July 5th, 2019 On their third major release, Metawar, Los Angeles industrial outfit 3teeth uncover all the sins that America has to offer. Social media, facial recognition technology, privacy, identity politics: it’s all here and nothing… Continue Reading
Mannequin Pussy – Patience Released June 21st, 2019 Philadelphia’s punk rock outfit newest record, Patience, their first for Epitaph Records (third of their career) is an unflinching account of pain, heartbreak and the inner turmoil that follows the sudden severing… Continue Reading
Gygax – High Fantasy Released June 21st, 2019 Named after the co-inventor of Dungeons & Dragons (Gary Gygax) Gygax return with their third LP High Fantasy. Formed by former Huntress bassist Eric Harris and guitarist Bryant Throckmorten the band states… Continue Reading
Combichrist – One Fire Released June 7th, 2019 Combichrist know their niche and they like it, so do their fans. While they may not win over new converts with this effort it should please the existing fan base. Combichrist stay… Continue Reading
Charly Bliss – Young Enough Released May 10th, 2019 Though always prevalent, Charly Bliss pop elements shine in their sophomore album Young Enough. The turn away from the crunchy punk guitars of Guppy is apparent from the record’s opening synth… Continue Reading
Amon Amarth – Berserker Released May 3rd, 2019 Eleven albums into their career, Amon Amarth continue to be a full dose of generic heavy metal. The veteran Swedish melodic death metal act returns with Berserker, a decent listen that covers… Continue Reading
Pile – Green and Gray Released May 3rd, 2019 Pile, the “post-punk/noise-rock” face of the Boston DIY scene, achieved their cult-like measure of indie fame by touring endlessly and doing everything the hard way. Led by singer and creative chief… Continue Reading
Belzebubs – Pantheon of the Nightside Gods Released April 26th, 2019 Belzebubs is a fictional band based on a webcomic about angsty corpse-painted millennials. And the are exactly what black metal needs. The true musicians behind this fictional band have… Continue Reading
Lord Dying – Mysterium Tremendum Released April 26th, 2019 Mysterium Tremendum expands Lord Dying’s amalgamation of sludge metal and melodic classic rock. The core duo of Chris Evans and Erik Olson have created more diversity in their approach and it… Continue Reading