After some time as a trio, Lucy have returned as the four-piece they’re meant to be. The group is celebrating with their second full album, which includes new tracks as well as updated versions of songs released over the past few years. Title track All… Read More »Song Review: Lucy – All Ages
As part of my “A Career in Song Ratings” feature, I’ve been looking at trendlines for idol releases. When it comes to song quality, most groups start strong and taper off as they go on. This makes sense, as those early years are vital for… Read More »Song Review: CRAVITY – Awake
Single-day “Just Metal” tickets are now included in the Summer of Live Sale! Courtesy of Live Nation, you can enjoy the sober side of our festivities for just $30 a day! Catch special sets from Municipal Waste, Cro-Mags and Cryptopsy, the final Philly show of Spirit… Read More »$30 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly Tickets Now Available as Part of ‘Summer of Live’!
There’s a certain kind of anger that doesn’t just sit—it moves. It mutates. It finds a way out. On their latest single, ‘Parasite,’ New Jersey deathcore unit 9 Dead let it rip. Formed in 2020 in Gloucester City, the quartet has been steadily building a name for… Read More »Track Premiere: 9 Dead – ‘Parasite’
It’s been a long time since we’ve heard from Chicago sludge crew Lair of the Minotaur—the band’s last EP was in 2018 and their last proper album was in 2010—but they’re making good on lost time with I Hail I, their new and fifth album since forming… Read More »Full Album Stream: Lair of the Minotaur – “I Hail I”