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Albums, EPs, singles, splits, etc.
Dark Angel — Extinction Level Event Review
It’s been a hot minute or two since I’ve posted my mostly-sober ramblings — thanks all for those reaching out and checking up on me getting my proverbial shit together here in the year of 2025 CE. I just wish my return to these hallowed halls of all things metal came in tow with a…
Nocturnal Overlord : Earth Chronicles – Vol. 1
Nocturnal Overlord, known for acts such as Necrochamber, Crimson Moon and his synth/ambient project NIBIRU, has a brand new solo project titled “Earth Chronicles – Vol. 1” under his own moniker, Nocturnal Overlord. An idea for a new solo project had been brewing for a while; urges to write and an inspriation to do something…
Testament — The Legacy & New Order Remasters
Remasters of metal albums are a tricky thing. Sometimes remastering can breathe new life into a classic album that happens to have some pisspoor production. Other times the original mixes (warts & all) are so beloved and engrained in your psyche that any deviations are utterly alien and verboten. Where do these remasters fit in?…
Bet Your Money & Ass On Primus: You’ll Hit The Jackpot
PRIMUS SUCKS & they’re okay with that! On Tuesday July 9th, the El Sobrante trio made their way to the number 1 casino outside of Las Vegas – the Yaamava’ in Highland California. Primus is currently on a co-headlining tour with Coheed & Cambria but they are performing a few solo shows along the way,…
Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) Interview [video]
Brian and Vince speak with legendary drummer Vinny Appice at Societe Brewing. You know Vinny’s drumming from Black Sabbath, and Dio. Vinny talks about almost getting hired by Sharron Osbourne to join Ozzy, his drummer brother Carmine Appice, and being friends with Ronnie James Dio.
Power Trip Returns In 2024 & The Axe Has Swung Again
That’s right & it’s not that one festival we all thought was theirs. Hailing from Dallas Texas, the thrash metal group known as Power Trip were resummoned after their halt, following the passing of frontman Riley Gale in 2020. This time, the band is led by Skourge’s very own Seth Gilmore. After a Fugitive performance…
Mythraeum – Oblivion Aeternam Review
San Diego natives, Mythraem, consiting of current members of Helsott, Ashen Earth, Orphan Feast and Conjureth, return with their second full length, “Oblivion Aeternam“. Bursting with melodic black metal, “Oblivion Aeternam” will release June 6th, 2024 on CD, 2xLP and digitally through M-Theory Audio. Beyond The Void Lyrically channeling ocultism and mysticism; musically, a chaotic…
Stygian Crown – Funeral For A King
Behold… DOOOM! Hailing from Los Angeles, Stygian Crown return with their sophomore record, “A Funeral For A King“, due 2/23/24 on Cruz Del Sur Music. This 5-piece slab of DOOOM (extra O added for epic-ness) is comprised of Melissa Pinion on lead vocals and keyboards, Nelson Miranda and Andy Hicks on guitars, Eric Bryan on…
Eric’s Best Metal Albums Of 2023
For obvious reasons I’ve been on a Beatles-kick these last few weeks, but I did find time to listen to some metal and put together what I think are the best metal albums of 2023. In no particular order, here we go. Note: For those who watched the Metal Swap Meet YouTube video discussing our…
