Dead Silence Hides My Cries

The Symphony Of Hope by Dead Silence Hides My Cries (Artery Recordings) Describing their music as “epic-core,” Dead Silence Hides My Cries is one of the most uniquely inventive bands to come out of any “core” genre in quite a while. Based out of Belarus, a country which borders such remote places... more

Killing Joke

 The Singles Collection (1979-2012) by Killing Joke (Spinefarm Records) Listening to Killing Joke continues to thrill since I first heard them in the 80′s.  Their music displayed a creativity and worldview that drew my teenage interest, as did their driving energy and distinct sound.  Early... more

Tears Of Martyr

Tales by Tears Of Martyr (Massacre Records) In 2009, Tears Of Martyr from Spain released a wondrous gothic metal magnum opus entitled Entrance on the German independent label STF Records. A dark work of sheer artistry from the underground, fans of Nightwish and Epica were to discover a true gem when... more

Rotting Christ

Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy by Rotting Christ (Season Of Mist) Just the band’s moniker alone speaks of a glorious infamy – presenting Rotting Christ, the legendary black metal entity from Greece whose expansive legacy began back in 1987. Now in the year of 2013, Rotting Christ has unleashed their... more

Recite The Raven

Siege Breaker by Recite The Raven (Self-Released) Two years ago, Recite The Raven from Taunton, MA unleashed their debut EP, a scorching effort entitled Memories Entombed. A follow-up has been on the horizon ever since, and at last, the mighty Siege Breaker has been blasted onto the world at large. A... more

Heimdall

Aeneid by Heimdall (Scarlet Records) It has been eight long years since we’ve last heard from the mighty Heimdall. The veteran power metal act unleashed Hard As Iron back in 2004 and then all but disappeared from the scene. And now we hear from the Italian brigade again, with the grand and epic Aeneid... more

Eternal Tears of Sorrow

Saivon Lapsi by Eternal Tears of Sorrow (Massacre Records) Saivon Lapsi is the seventh sweeping magnum opus by Eternal Tears of Sorrow, a melodic death metal entity from Finland. With their wondrous music enchanting the underground since their inception in 1994, there is a dynamic sense of adventure... more

Killing Joke

MMXII by Killing Joke (Spinefarm Records) No one expected the four original members of Killing Joke to reunite yet after 25 years apart they did just that. They played a few dates around the world, released Absolute Dissent, toured again and earlier in 2012 unleashed MMXII.  The Mayan Calendar ends... more

Forgotten Tomb

…And Don’t Deliver Us From Evil by Forgotten Tomb (Agonia Records) Forgotten Tomb from Italy has mastered one of the most compelling and exquisite soundscapes to be heard on the extreme metal arena today. Depressive, extreme, yet subversively melodic, the tapestries found within the bleak confines... more

Stolen Babies

Naught by Stolen Babies (No Comment Records) Stolen Babies sound like the progeny of Oingo Boingo and Primus were kidnapped and forced to work at a touring carnival all the the while submitted to black metal.  Veering from bouncy accordion-accented pop to screeching vocals and pounding metal to sarcastic... more

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