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!
New boy group AM8IC impressed me with their pre-debut Buzzin and its fun, funky riff on Ghostbusters. Now, it’s time for the guys to make their actual debut with their first mini album. Title track Link Up opts for a more reserved energy, borrowing from… Read More »Song Review: AM8IC – Link Up