Monthly Archives: October 2011

Posted on October 31, 2011 by ShredderNet

Krisiun: The Great Execution

Krisiun have been in and out of my musical rotation since Black Force Domain. Despite any criticisms, namely those marks against AssassiNation, their discography has been incredibly consistent and the material comes across viciously live. These Brazilian giants have returned … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 29, 2011 by Maz

Black Sabbath Reunion: Best Case Scenarios

After seeing Black Sabbath back in 2006 on Ozzfest, I not only thought the band was done but would have bet my firstborn that Ozzy was THIS close to become a full -fledged reality TV star and going on a … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 28, 2011 by Maz

Black Friday: Some Live Clips From Tsjuder’s DVD

Well some yahoo went and posted some of Tsjuder’s live Norwegian Apocalypse DVD footage on Youtube about 5 years ago, so I’m guessing they are ok with it. I don’t have much time to converse with you gentlefolk tonight but … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 28, 2011 by Maz

No Stage Diving: Decapitated, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Funeral Age and Rings of Saturn at Studio 7

Now, I’m not sure what it is about the SoDo district in Seattle but during the day it’s a bustling area full of burger joints, diners, sports fans and shopping outlets. At night, it seems to turn into a vast … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 27, 2011 by Maz

Fury From the Far East: Chinese Folk Metal & Metalcore

We all know Japan has more metalheads than you can shake a wizard’s staff at but I’m going to make an effort to get inside the scenes of other East Asian and Southeast Asian countries. For my first trick, I … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 26, 2011 by Maz

NOWTHM Bands That Have Been Making Real Life Bearable For Me Pt. 1

The new wave of traditional heavy metal (NWOTHM) is all the rage for legions of nostalgic metalheads, a handful of record labels and even a new generation of under 20 fans. Its mix of NWOBHM, upbeat spinoffs of Sabbath/Pentagram paradigms, … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 26, 2011 by Maz

Darkest Hour Video Is The Cat’s Meow

The band that again and again, not only reinforces my belief that metalcore isn’t complete derivative baby vomit (along with God Forbid, maybe?), but also gives me faith in the future of mainstream metal overall. After seeing them with Born … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 25, 2011 by Maz

Tuesday Time Machine: Cynic’s Grand 1993 Opus

Cynic have just released a new EP. After putting my finger in the water, it seems that reception has been mixed. My first instinct was to download it and pull a review out of my bum but, of course, my … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 25, 2011 by Maz

Heavy Glow: Midnight Moan

Midnight Moan is a record that is a slightly different from the music we usually feature but I decided to give it a quick rundown for the simple fact that I find it very enjoyable. In fact, between our recent … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 24, 2011 by Maz

Are People Still Mad At The Sword?

There a has always been a tongue-in-cheek element to much of heavy metal and its subgenres. This has been true from its birth in the late 60′s to much of the hyperderivative pseudo-subgenres that exists today. However, something clicked when … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 23, 2011 by Maz

Midnight Chaser: Rough and Tough

How could I NOT review something with cover art that looks like this? It could be a ukilele tribute to 30 Seconds To Mars and I would still give it spin. Thankfully Midnight Chaser really sings about stuff I can … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 21, 2011 by ShredderNet

Black Friday: France’s Hegemon

French war mongers Hegemon pack quite a punch and keep the production crisp. 2002′s By This I Conquer great example of how to keep the production and musicianship a respectable level without losing any street cred. The tremolo riffing is … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 21, 2011 by Maz

Hope Springs Eternal With The New Aborted Album Trailer

Now, I gotta be honest Abe on this one. I haven’t listened to Aborted since 2001′s Engineering The Dead. Not that this brand of goregrind was ever my thing but it seems like my hiatus was timely since vocalist Sven … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 20, 2011 by Maz

Killed The Fixtion New Single “Pulse”

We were recently contacted by these New Jersey natives and have taken a liking to their blend of hardcore and groove metal. Those are the two elements that standout to us about Killed The Fixtion but there is plenty of … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 20, 2011 by Maz

An Oldie But Goodie From Amon Amarth

I found this video when I connected my iPhone directly to my brainstem yesterday; I didn’t have a wall charger, ok? What else are the various machines that run my life hiding, I wonder? Here is “Without Fear” from the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 20, 2011 by ShredderNet

Kvelertak: A Self-Containing Unholy Union

The mixture of punk rock and black metal may seem antithetical to some but it’s not exactly as if NOFX are driving their van up to the slammer to jam with Varg Vikernes (yes, I imagine them hopping off the … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 18, 2011 by Maz

From Sworn to Daeron, A Glimpse Into The Extreme Metal Of Armenia

The Caucasus are a unique place. It is the crux of Eastern and Western civilization that is the heart of Eurasia. A place of passionate hot-headed personalities; richly sweet fruit and wine; strong poetic traditions; breathtaking natural beauty; cities that … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 18, 2011 by Maz

Tuesday Time Machine: The B-Horror Grittiness of White Zombie Circa 1995

Now I’ve made no quips about my unabashed semi-nostalgic appreciation for the mastery of John Tempesta, the man is not Pete Sandoval or Gene Hoglan technically (drummers feel free to chime in with your personal hierarchy, here) but his feel … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 17, 2011 by Maz

Sons Of Northwestern Darkness: Smooth Sailing

This is a bit of a change of pace for SONWD. Smooth Sailing is a Seattle band that blends a few distinct elements but ties it all together with crushing heaviness. The band self-identifies simply as “heavy” and blends mostly … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on October 17, 2011 by Maz

Epic Melodeath For Your Monday Coffee

Well it’s Monday, meaning it’s back to berating the paperboy, road raging through South Lake Union, getting caffined up and rushing from one place to another like an insane person. However, I find that Mondays have become a great time … Read the rest of this entry →

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