Maine-based black metal duo Namebearer, comprised of multi-instrumentalists Brian Tenison (Eave, Obsidian Tongue) and Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue, Obsequiae [live]), came out swinging on their debut demo last year and they’ve further developed that distinct sound on new EP Industries of the Fading Sun. Clocking in at… Read More »Full EP Stream: Namebearer – “Industries of the Fading Sun”
Australian gonzo-grind duo Meth Leppard are back and more ferocious than ever. The group has just announced a brand new LP titled Gate Keepers to be released July 1st via Psychocontrol and Here and Now Records. The band will support the record with an extensive… Read More »Track Premiere: Meth Leppard – “Algorithm & Blues”
Some bands just know how to find that right mix of aggression and melody to make truly engrossing, memorable tunes. That’s a good way to describe Portland, Oregon’s Drouth, along with their new song, “The Teeth of Time,” the title track off their upcoming album. Decibel… Read More »Video Premiere: Drouth – “The Teeth of Time”
Surprise! Hardcore/metal legends Deadguy return after 30 years with their sophomore studio LP Near-Death Travel Services. A worthy follow-up to the groundbreaking, Hall-of-Fame-inducted Fixation on a Co-worker debut, Near-Death Travel Services tears into 11 new tracks with the same palpable fury of its predecessor that defined a generation of extreme music. And Decibel is… Read More »Pre-order DEADGUY’s First Album in 30 Years on Decibel-Exclusive Orange + Light Blue Half & Half Vinyl!
Another day, another girl group debuting with a confusing acronym. When I read “UDTT,” my mind goes immediately to “UTI,” which is probably not the reaction the agency is looking for. In reality, the acronym stands for “Uddang Tangtang Girls,” which… doesn’t make things any… Read More »Song Review: UDTT – Really Really