Transcending Obscurity Records is at it again. As one of the most consistent names in the heavy music scene, it’s impossible for me to pass up an opportunity to write about a new track from a band on the label. This time around, we’re proud to present “Neon Graves”, the…
It’s hard to believe that we’ve already made it a quarter of the way through the year, particularly because of how extensive each of our Editors’ Picks columns has been over the last three months. Every time we coalesce to flesh out which albums will make the cut, we’re always…
Each month, we always seem to come to the same conclusion when it comes to our Editors’ Picks column: Friday release days open the floodgates and unleash a seemingly endless stream of quality new music. But while some of our Editors and Contributors sit down gleefully each week to dive into this newly stocked treasure…
Europe has North America beat when it comes to metal fests. So far it’s undisputed, but we’re catching up. Regional “deathfests” are popping up across the States, and while Maryland Deathfest is the biggest event in extreme metal, others are beginning to make a name for themselves. Maryland Deathfest has…
Havok Unnatural Selection 01. I Am The State 02. Give Me Liberty… Or Give Me Death 03. It Is True 04. Under the Gun 05. Waste of Life 06. Untitled 07. Chasing the Edge 08. Worse Than War 09. Children of the Grave 10. Unnatural Selection [06/25/13] [Candlelight Records] Colorado…
Scar Symmetry axeman Per Nilsson has joined The Absence.
… so what’s on everyone’s favorites for this year so far? We’re almost at November I figured I could do with some new music that could modify my list (and maybe yours too). I’m most definitely missing a few gems. Throw your top 5 in the comments (or more if…
As a disclaimer, I intend no disrespect. In fact, this whole article is tongue-in-cheek so don’t take it offensively/seriously in any way, shape or form. I understand the effort, time and creativity it takes to make albums and that it’s a “career” (so to speak) that few can do successfully,…
Shame on me! It’s a run-of-the-mill “watch us play” video so nothing too exciting here, but there’s pink guitars and an Amon Amarth shirt. I’m okay with this. Too bad the vocalist shaved his amazing beard. Check it out here: Also read my review of their fucking awesome old melo-death…
The Absence Enemy Unbound 01. Vertigo 02. Erased 03. Deepest Wound 04. Maelstrom 05. Enemy Unbound 06. Solace 07. The Bridge 08. Wartorn 09. Hidden in White 10. Vengeance and Victory 11. Triumph [Metal Blade | 9/14/10] Florida quintet The Absence had fallen off my radar for quite a while.…
