In 2024, metal’s relationship to the blues seems quaint. Or maybe nonexistent. Thrash and everything that came after put the nail in that coffin. But you can’t really admire, for instance, Black Sabbath’s early catalog without accepting that, yeah, the blues were there all right.… Read More »Track Premiere: Heavy Velvet – “The Itch”
Washington, D.C. death metal crew Goetia have been crushing it since popping up a short time ago, releasing their self-titled EP in 2023 and their new EP, Tomb Essence, today. To go with the drop, Goetia unveiled the video for “Naturam Demonto,” the first track on the four-song… Read More »Video Premiere: Goetia – ‘Naturam Demonto’
So far, I haven’t had much to say about WHIB apart from commenting on their strange group name, but who am I to deny a song titled “Rush Of Joy“? We can all use more joy in our lives, and WHIB are here to dole… Read More »Song Review: WHIB – Rush Of Joy
Ever since Peak Time game them a second wind, Vanner have been releasing the kind of classic, second-gen inspired K-pop sound many of us oldies hold close to our heart. Both mini albums have been super solid, led by dynamic title tracks that took advantage… Read More »Song Review: Vanner – Automatic
Choi Yena has straddled the line between rock chick and quirky popstress, often combining the two for a bubbly sound that capitalizes on her colorful personality. New single NEMONEMO (네모네모) dives full-on into the quirk, delivering the kind of a hyperactive dance track more commonly… Read More »Song Review: Yena – NEMONEMO