Rookie group Close Your Eyes completely reinvented their sound with last month’s pre-release SOB. While I initially balked at the cringe lyrics and heavy vocal effects, that song eventually won me over through the sheer force of its dance beat. However, I still enjoy the… Read More »Song Review: Close Your Eyes – X
For the more adventurous explorers of the underground over the last few years, there are two words of power you have likely encountered during your travels: “dungeon synth.” While most people’s exposure to the subgenre revolves around Mortiis and a certain codpiece, those who peaked… Read More »KILL FEED 074: ERANG is the Dungeon Synth Champion We’ve Always Imagined
Formed eight-plus years ago in New England as a doomy metal outfit, Connecticut quintet Mourn the Light have transformed into more of a power metal-leaning band on their upcoming second full-length, Sorrow Feeds the Silence. The nine-track long-player features the debut of new vocalist, Andy Small,… Read More »Full Album Stream: Mourn the Light –Sorrow Feeds the Silence
– November 10th, 2025 – Metal Blade Records has teamed up with renowned artist Vince Locke to create designs for exclusive merchandise that the legendary label will sell for Erik Rutan – guitarist in Cannibal Corpse and famed Producer at MANA RECORDING Studios – who… Read More »Metal Blade Records Launches Limited Run of Erik Rutan / Mana Recording Studios Merch Items
I continue to be mystified by PLAVE’s incredible success. While established idol groups’ new videos are stuck at tens of thousands of hits, PLAVE’s new single BBUU! has already sailed past a million. I assume there’s some extra-musical appeal I’m missing. After all, I’ve never… Read More »Song Review: PLAVE – BBUU!