You’re kind of a getting a two-fer here with this track premiere, “Downfall,” from Swedish HM-2 stompers, For the Pyre, as we’re also throwing in the accompanying video, whereby vocalist Oannes Hagby gets buried alive by some faceless black-cloaked fiend. The track is a skin-shredding,… Read More »Track Premiere: For the Pyres – “Downfall”
Indianapolis doom institution The Gates of Slumber have been a presence in the doom scene since the late ’90s, pushing their band of true doom around the world. Their latest album, The Gates of Slumber, came out last year and ended a 13-year gap between albums.… Read More »Video Premiere: The Gates of Slumber – ‘Full Moon Fever’
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After a long-fought battle, Highlight have finally reclaimed their original name (Beast/B2ST) from their former agency. Even so, it seems like they’re hanging onto the Highlight moniker for promotions. They’ve promoted that way for over seven years now, which is longer than many entire idol… Read More »Song Review: Highlight – Chains
Whenever I see a newly-debuted group with a long acronym for a name, I’m instantly curious what the letters stand for. The answer is usually entertaining, but “HITGS” is almost perfunctory in its meaning. “Hip, Innocent, Teenager, Girls, Story.” Yeah, that’s like a mad lib… Read More »Song Review: HITGS – Sourpatch