2023
Awegust Roundup
Written by Westin, Kep, and Kirk August was a pretty light month as far as releases goes, especially compared to the seven months of 2023 that preceded it. Or at least it was until August […]
Thrash metal
2023
EP Review: Dead Heat – “Endless Torment” (Crossover Thrash)
Written by Ellis Dead Heat – Endless Torment> Crossover thrash> California, US> Releases July 28> Tankcrimes/Triple B Records Oxnard crossover thrashers Dead Heat took a marked step up with the release of their 2021 LP World at War. Building on […]
2023
Album Review: Project: Roenwolfe – “Project: Roenwolfe” (Power/Thrash Metal)
Written by Kirk Project: Roenwolfe – Project: Roenwolfe> Power/thrash metal> Arizona, US> Releasing June 2> Syrup Moose Records I realize it’s too early to say this, but I can’t help but feel like 2023 is […]
2023
Album Review: Finality – “Technocracy” (Thrash/Power Metal)
Written by Kirk Finality – Technocracy> Thrash/power metal> Michigan, US> Released May 5> Independent/self-release Quick, Marty! Get in the DeLorean! Fire up the Flux Capacitor and get this baby to 88 MPH! We have to […]
2023
Album Review: Anthropophagous – “Abuse of a Corpse” (Death Metal)
Written by Kep Anthropophagous – Abuse of a Corpse> Death metal> Massachusetts, US> Releasing April 7> Headsplit Records I’ll tell you what, Abuse of a Corpse was a surprising record for me. I’d heard and dug the lead single […]
2023
Album Review: Bastard Grave – “Vortex of Disgust” (Death Metal)
Written by Kep Bastard Grave – Vortex of Disgust> Death metal> Sweden> Releasing March 10> Pulverised Records I’m a simple man. I hear a fat riff and I bang my head. I hear several fat riffs and […]
2023
Album Review: Transgressive – “Extreme Transgression” (Thrash Metal)
Written by Barlovv Transgressive – Extreme Transgression> Thrash metal> Arizona, US> Releasing March 4> Independent/self-release “All cops are bastardsThey’re no fucking saviorsA few rotten applesIs not where the blame isThe system can’t functionInherently corruptedIt’s murderers […]
2022
Westin’s Top Albums of 2022
Hey, I’m Westin and this is my Albums of the Year list. If you don’t know me I am extremely annoying on Twitter. And when I’m not busy doing that, I’m listening to music and […]
2022
EP Review: Viscen – “Death Symmetry” (Thrash Metal/Punk)
Written by: Valkyrjiaa Viscen – Death Symmetry> Heavy/Thrash Metal/Punk> Newfoundland, Canada> Released September 30> Independent/self-release It’s no surprise that metal captures Canada just as much as it’s captured many other nations, from bands like The […]
2021
Album Review: Maudiir – “La Part Du Diable” 7.8/10 (Black/Thrash)
There are certain bands and albums that I hear, like this one, that remind me why I do this, remind me why I spend countless hours listening to and writing about music, even if some of what I hear is bad or disposable. I do it, in part, to discover hidden gems, like Maudiir, or Descensum from last week. I love finding new bands with little to no label support, cause it feels like I’ve just been let in on an awesome secret and given the responsibility to tell anyone who’ll listen. […]