Flanders, the Belgian region from whence instrumental psych-sludge outfit Modder originates, is known for chocolate, fries and beer. Which begs the question, why would anyone want to live anywhere else in the world? Despite theses advantages, Modder still seem ansgty, as evidenced by their new album… Read More »Full Album Stream: Modder –Destroying Ourselves for a Place in the Sun
Philly black metal duo Antihælix formed somewhat unassumingly, releasing their debut EP in 2021. It was a hint that the two musicians, who themselves have spent decades into the black metal underground, could make something unique and special. That something is A Serpentine Staircase Into Oblivion, the debut… Read More »Full Album Stream: Antihælix – “A Serpentine Staircase Into Oblivion”
– October 1st, 2025 – Seeking The Absolute Full-Length Nears October 24th Release On Metal Blade Records Watch/stream NINE TREASURES’ “Until Now” HERE “Until Now” is the latest single from Chinese Mongolian progressive metal collective NINE TREASURES. The track appears on the band’s stunning Seeking… Read More »Nine Treasures: “Until Now” Video/Single from Chinese Mongolian Progressive Metal Collective Now Playing
At the end of each month, I look back at my three favorite title tracks by K-pop artists. I take my own ratings into account, but there’s a bit of wiggle room as certain songs tend to grow or fade. September 2025 Overall Thoughts We’ve hit… Read More »The Top Three K-Pop Songs of September 2025
Midwest prog outfit Dissona have made big strides since forming in the late aughts, touring with Norwegian stalwarts Leprous and playing with a list of genre greats (Symphony X, Opeth, Dark Tranquility, Fate’s Warning, Cynic). All of that progress gets its chance to shine on Receptor, Dissona’s first… Read More »Full Album Stream: Dissona – “Receptor”