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Heavy Metal Around the Globe
Nasty Surgeons – Infectious Stench
There’s Carcass worship aplenty here though, with waves of grinding riffs, old school guitar tones, a rhythm section that gives the whole thing a little headbanging groove, and filth laden vocals that wash over you like used formaldehyde.
Arallu – Desert Battles
Arallu play a style of black metal owing a debt to the early masters, but infusing their music with traditional middle eastern instruments.
Kissin’ Dynamite – Ecstasy
Band - Kissin’ Dynamite Album - Ecstasy Country of Origin - Germany Genre - Metal Release Date - July 6, 2018 Label - Metal Blade Author - Mannerheim Blowing in with the pop metal fury of the early 1990’s, Kissin’ Dynamite fully embodies the throwback vibe that they...
1968 – Ballads of the Godless
Band - 1968 Album - Ballads of the Godless Country of Origin - UK Genre - Stoner metal Release Date - July 6, 2018 Label - HeviSike Author - Mannerheim Everything one would want to know about their style, influence, and attitude can be found in just their name; 1968....
Taphos – Demo MMXVI & 7″ EP MMXVII CD
Band - Taphos Album - Demo MMXVI & 7” EP MMXVII CD Country of Origin - Denmark Genre - Death Metal Release Date - April 6th, 2018 Label - Blood Harvest Records Author - The Great Mackintosh I have never believed in conspiracy...
Interview with Discarnatus
Interview with the mighty Discarnatus from Grand Rapids, as well as a live track captured in their rehearsal space and an earlier live set from Mulligans.
Interview with Wake
An interview with two members of Wake, as well as their live set at Cellarmen’s.
Interview with Fell Ruin
An interview with Brian Sheehan of Fell Ruin, along with a recording of their live set.
Track Debut: “Unsetting” by Lucius Fox
Local, Kalamazoo MI band, Lucius Fox has a new album coming out June 22, 2018 and we have an exclusive track before it hits the streets! Check out Unsetting, a heavy-hitting, prog-laden instrumental track, right here, and watch for the full album, "TRAPPIST-1" later...
H E X – H E X
Rage and Frustration Heavy Metal Reviews & Interviews Band - H E X Album - H E X Country of Origin - Switzerland Genre - Psych/Industrial Release Date - May 25th, 2018 Label - Hummus Records Author - Mannerheim Here comes H E X, bringing drum beats reminiscent of...
Graceon – IV
Rage and Frustration Heavy Metal Reviews & Interviews Band - Graceon Album - IV Country of Origin - USA Genre - Prog Metal Release Date - May 18th, 2018 Label - Translation Loss Author - Mannerheim Haunting melodies echoed by dark, moving arrangements are the...
Depravity – Evil Upheaval
Depravity have created their own brand of crushing and pulverizing death metal with a fantastic evil atmosphere.
Solstice – White Horse Hill
Rage and Frustration Heavy Metal Reviews & Interviews Band - Solstice Album - White Horse Hill Country of Origin - United Kingdom Genre - Epic Doom Metal Release Date - April 6th, 2018 Label - Invictus Productions Author - Markus Makkonen Despite...
The Dark Red Seed – Becomes Awake
Darker Days sounds like a down tuned Louisiana swamp blues band was introduced to Middle Eastern instrumentals and unconventional song structures.
Abythic – Beneath Ancient Portals
Sometimes you just want something that feels good. But enough about food. Let’s get to the meat of this burger (Maybe a little more about food).
MI Metal Shows Update: May 2018
With the May 2018 MI Metal Update you can: Support an upcoming metal show in your hood. Pick up the new Sevendust album. Listen to metal on the go. Check out a new Ghost video. Get ready for summer with a MPN tank top… AND MUCH MORE \m/
Interview with Unflesh
For me it’s all about staying on top of my schedule. There is also a 100% dedication to both bands.
Interview with LIK
It’s not like back in the day with Headbangers Ball on Sundays. But this is what we have, so why not make the best of it. Right?
Old Man Wizard – Blame It All On Sorcery
classical inspired medieval themes to pure thrash grooves
Interview with Kaoteon
I’m a big fan of all forms of dark music.
Green Desert Water – Vortex
From start to finish, this album is for those who like to rock hard and ride easy.
Coilguns – Millennials
While I can’t bring any examples to mind, Millennials definitely feels like something I would have heard in the 1990s.
Spock’s Beard – Noise Floor
Spock’s Beard are tight and polished, and they play with a confidence and energy that demonstrate their years of experience and reaffirm their well-earned standing as heroes of modern progressive rock.
Angerot – The Splendid Iniquity
Right from the first lead-in instrumental track, this album brings the classic Swedish death metal sound.
