The Prog-nosis // June 2021
We present to you all of the prog that’s fine to print. Odd time signatures lie ahead! Too many notes stalk these waves! Loud synths on everything!
Karnivool - The Decade of Sound Awake
There’s been mu... Read More...
Relentless Mutation: How Right Does Metal Get Genetics?
If you started actively reading Heavy Blog in more recent years (like the very good decision maker you are), it's unlikely you've seen much content from me. In fact, I haven't been able to contribute very acti... Read More...
PREMIERE: Brace Your Peripheral Cortex for this Cover of Necrophagist’s “Dawn and Demise”
Earlier this year, I raved about the eccentric death metal on God Kaiser Hell, the debut album from Peripheral Cortex. I praised the German quartet for their eclectic approach to songwriting, which recalls the... Read More...
Titan to Tachyons – Cactides
Sometimes, the only soundtrack for my present moment is an album that can do all the talking. By that, I mean the kind of records full of dense jams that are effortless to vibe along to, especially since each ... Read More...
Love Letter – Karnivool
Karnivool are not just a blog favourite, but a personal one too - comfortably sitting within my top five favourite bands of all time. For someone who routinely listens to hundreds of different records a year t... Read More...
Hey! Listen to Etherius!
Etherius are for everyone who claims to love Dream Theater but whinges about James LaBrie. Instrumental music has grown in popularity since the rise of the tech-metal scene. Yet, rather than the dexterous whidd... Read More...
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Brian Campeau’s New Single is “Fail Proof”
Will we see the day when Art As Catharsis releases a dud? So far, the evidence suggests a resounding, "No." The label has released music from every corner of the Australian underground, and each of their artis... Read More...
Hey! Listen to Strawberry Girls!
Of all the ways post-hardcore could have evolved, who could have predicted we'd eventually be talking about something called "Swancore." The quasi-genre has spun out more significantly than I'm sure Will Swan ... Read More...
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Timeworn Are “Oblivion Seekers” On New Track
It's been two years since we last spoke about Timeworn. Their last release, Venomous High, lived up to its name. It was a heavy, progressive stoner album that called forth the unavoidable Mastodon comparisons.... Read More...
Dysrhythmia – Terminal Threshold
The best part about bands with a completely unique identity is the way they not only differentiate themselves from other groups, but from their own sound with each subsequent release. This trait applies direct... Read More...