Apostle of Solitude – Of Woe and Wounds
Has it really been four—hell, almost five—years since Apostle of Solitude put out an album? Last Sunrise was one of my fav releases of…
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Quartered – Eyes and Ears
As an Irishman, I’m constantly astonished at the sheer quality and diversity of the bands Canada is producing. That this album is a self-release…
Die Mannequin – Neon Zero
It’s been five years now since Die Mannequin smashed listeners over the head with their debut full-length album, Fino + Bleed, but one look…
Dawnbringer – Night of the Hammer
One might wonder if music fans rejoice more than the classic metal underground crowd when Chris Black releases a new album. You can almost…
The Skull – For Those Which Are Asleep
Here’s another band I recently saw this year in Milwaukee. The Skull features three former members of Trouble, most notably frontman Eric Wagner. The…
Laugh At The Fakes – Dethrone The Crown
Just looking at the publicity for the splendidly named Laugh At The Fakes, I see them being recommended for fans of such bands as…
Coheed and Cambria – In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
Sometimes there’s just no question or doubt that, when it was originally made, an album wasn’t intended to appear on a particular format. A…
Giant Squid – Minoans
Had not heard from this post-metal outfit, Giant Squid, in a little bit—it had been three years since their last EP, and a couple…
Phobocosm – Deprived
If your idea of death metal begins and ends with Cannibal Corpse then Phobocosm is probably not for you. But if you can allow…
Ides of Gemini – Old World New Wave
I’ll admit, I kinda slept on this album, which actually came out back in September. But the L.A. trio’s debut, Constantinople, left enough of…