Sorry folks…. no overly exacting or over-wordy “Best of…” list this year. I’m too lazy, and I always inevitably forget to include albums purely because they slipped my mind, only to remember them later on when I read other and frankly better written lists, haha! No, this is just a quick monthly break-down of cool…
Albums, EPs, singles, splits, etc.
Marduk – Momento Mori Review
With my busiest travel year finally starting to wind down, I’m finally starting to catch up on the new releases this year. Some of the higher profile albums that came out this calendar year have been a bit “meh” for me (sorry, Cannibal of the Corpse!). But this one, the first from Marduk since 2018,…
Cannibal Corpse – Chaos Horrific Review
Meat And Potatoes Cannibal Corpse are back in 2023 with another blood-soaked slab of metal. “Chaos Horrific“ is due out September 22nd, 2023 on Metal Blade Records. As y’all know, Cannibal Corpse are one of the biggest death metal acts around, you might even say “popular” with their violent and obscene lyrics, graphic artwork that…
Tideless – Eye Of Water Review
The self-styled “Shoegazing-Death Metal” band, Tideless have returned. The San Diegan Death-Gazers’ offer up their second full length, “Eye Of Water”, due out September 15th on Chaos Records. The talents of Kyle Armendariz (Seraphic Disgust), Carlos Gaitan (ex-Ruminations), Aaron Clarke (Seraphic Disgust, Necrochamber), Javier Monreal and Diego Gonzalez combine their efforts to drown you beneath…
Dead Heat – Endless Torment Review
Hailing from Oxnard, California, the crossover outfit Dead Heat have put together a new EP, “Endless Torment“, due July, 28 on Tankcrimes and Tripple-B Records. Pizza Thrash This Is Not Pulling influences from traditional heavy metal, thrash and hardcore, Dead Heat offer a seamless crossover blend that is sure to get your head banging. Clocking…
Sludge Keeper – Slough of Despair review
The Italian debut album from the band named Sludge Keeper is a no nonsense Death Metal album. I thought the actual mix of the album was excellent. The Death Metal drums dominant this album, but not in the bad way. The guitar work is upfront and prominent in the mix. The drums and rhythm section…
Jag Panzer – The Hallowed Review
Panzer Attack!! The seminal Colorado heavy metal quintet, Jag Panzer, have returned with their 11th full length, “The Hallowed“, releasing Friday June 23rd, 2023 on Atomic Fire Records. Jag Panzer first formed in 1981 releasing the critically acclaimed debut, “Ample Destruction” in 1984. I’m gonna be straight with you. Throughout my metal journey, the “heavy…
Coffin Mulch – Spectral Intercession
The forthcoming Debut Death Metal album from the band from Scotland. From the first song to the last, this album from Coffin Mulch holds its own in any part of the world. Driving rhythm’s, and heavy riffs. Head banging type of music. This album feels like a its part of the family of great metal…
Dødheimsgard “Black Medium Current” album review
A twisted and melancholic journey of modern extreme metal….
Torture Rack – Primeval Onslaught Review
Groov-y Raise your hand if you like Cannibal Corpse? The Portland, Oregon OSDM quartet, Torture Rack puts out their 3rd full length, “Primeval Onslaught” on June 9th via 20 Buck Spin. Torture Rack consists of bassist and vocalist JG and guitarist T.T. Those initials might sound familiar as JG and T.T. have another death metal…
