Tag: metal

Profane Nexus If it ain’t broke, annihilate it dB rating: 8/10 Release Date: August 11, 2017 Label: Relapse The new Incantation wastes zero time in reminding you why you’re here….

The South Australian black metal force known as Nocturnes Mist have waged their war against morality, decency and tranquility ever since taking up axes and arms in 1997. Now, in…

Philadelphia’s own Crypt Sermon kicked off the inaugural Decibel Metal & Beer Fest on April 22, setting the tone for the weekend with their powerful traditional doom. For those who weren’t in attendance,…

Poland’s blackened death outfit In Twilight’s Embrace have hardly been prolific in their decade-plus history, though they seem to have picked up the pace recently.  Their third album, The Grim…

Last month, the Label Spotlight was dedicated to rounding up some of the best death metal coming out of small labels from around the globe. This week, it’s black metal….

Finnish progressive metal band Oddland completed a European tour in April/May with fellow progressive outfits Wolverine and Until Rain. They tell us the tour was a great time, and the video they…

Dean Swinford is an Associate Professor of English at Fayetteville State University and a long-time fan of metal. His Death Metal Epic Book I: The Inverted Katabasis was featured on…

For the better part of his (known) career, Tribulation guitarist Jonathan Hultén (also ex-Stench) has floored audiences with his songwriting and expressive stage presence. Now, as Tribulation are in the…

Being a progressive band worth listening to brings two challenges. First, the band must be willing to explore and weave different styles together in a compelling way. Second and perhaps…