Northern California death dealers Vile Rites spent a long time perfecting their sound—guitarist/vocalist Alex Miletich began writing for the project in 2017 while living in Portland—before settling on the progressive death metal sound heard on their debut album, Senescence. Clocking in around the forty minute mark, the… Read More »Full Album Stream: Vile Rites – “Senescence”
Comparing Fantagio Entertainment’s roll-out of Astro in 2016 and LUN8 in 2023-24 is like measuring a freight train against an old jalopy. Without frequent comebacks, robust promotion or a distinct sound, this group feels nebulous and underappreciated. And to make things worse, the music has… Read More »Song Review: LUN8 – Whip
I had the chance to catch Lucy on their recent world tour and they were everything I hoped they’d be: immensely talented, very personable and chock-full of excellent music. But even in that setting, I couldn’t help but notice that their older material hit hardest.… Read More »Song Review: Lucy – Villain
– August 14th, 2024 – Photo by Hillarie Jason Boston, Massachusetts’ MORNE will return to European and UK stages for a near-three-week run of live dates this Fall. The journey – which begins on October 12th and runs through November 1st – includes appearances at… Read More »Morne Announces European Fall Headlining Tour
In a world where death metal releases are plentiful, standing out requires more than brutal riffs and guttural growls—it demands creativity, technical skill, and an ear for the unforgettable. Cemetery Filth, now in their 10th year, has all that and more, as their new mini-LP Senses… Read More »EP Premiere: Cemetery Filth – ‘Senses of Detriment’