Death metal quartet Aberration hail from Minneapolis but their music sounds like it comes straight from Hell. They are locked and loaded to release Refracture, their first proper full-length, which arrives next month. The album information lists Portal, Antediluvian and Altarage as reference points but what Aberration play… Read More »Track Premiere: Aberration – ‘Interstitial Enmity’
The Alternative Weekly Roundup is a column where our staff plugs a variety of new releases in a concise, streamlined format. Albums, singles, videos, and live sets. Check back each Monday to see what we were jamming the week prior. Wilt – “Dolly’s” On “Dolly’s,”… Read More »The Alt Weekly Roundup (2/12)
Remember, some 25 years ago, when we used to be super excited when stuff was described as post-metal, and even more so if a somewhat timid “sludge” tag was thrown in there for good measure as well? Though never the best music descriptor, there was… Read More »Video Premiere: Icosandria – “Black Hxle 1999”
I’ve listed my “top tens” for many artists, but it’s time to rummage through entire discographies and rank every single from worst to best. This feature will primarily tackle groups who have disbanded or gone on indefinite hiatus. It’s a way for me to re-evaluate… Read More »Every WJSN Single Ranked: From Worst to Best
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (February 11, 2024)