Aphonic Threnody have consistently navigated the often choppy waters of Funeral Doom better than most. There is a fine line between pretentious edginess and honest
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Album Review: Royal Destroyer – The Crown
After Crown of Thorns shortened their name to The Crown, they became the most important Swedish band around for yours ogierly. The first Crown of
Album Review: Too Mean To Die – Accept
To compete with the UK and Australia, Accept was Germany’s answer to Judas Priest and AC/DC. Original vocalist Udo Dirkschneider had little bits of Rob
Album Review: Empyrean – Paranorm
It’s always an exciting moment when something fresh and a little different passes my way, and Swedish Progressive Thrash Metal quartet Paranorm is one such band. I’ll also hold my hands up
Interview: Amon Acid
Meddlefan recently had a few words with Leeds, UK based two piece Psychedelic Doom Metal band Amon Acid. Never heard of them? Do yourself a
Album Review: Depredation – Prezir
“Depredation” is Prezir’s second full length release. 2018’s “As Rats Devour Lions,” released by Godz OV War Productions, possesses a bit more of a direct
Album Review: The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy – Rob Zombie
Rob Zombie has been using the same formula, with varying degrees of success, since 1986. From White Zombie’s early Noise Rock beginnings, through the more
Album Review: Phase Out – Cara Neir
The tags on the Bandcamp page for “Phase Out” include the following: “8-bit punk black metal chiptune chiptuneish indie rock lo-fi noise rock pixelcore post-hardcore
Album Review: Towers of Silence – Plasmodium
“You know the feeling when adrenaline takes control…” The opening lines of “Killing Fields” by Slayer come to my mind when listening to this record.
ALBUM REVIEW: THE MELVINS – Working with God
Music history has always interested Your Grouchy Friend immensely. Tracking back through the musical family tree to discover the influences, interests and friendships that produced
Album Review: Cabin in Space (EP) – Sarvok
Sarvok is a new cryptic music/art project founded by m.Sarvok, known for his work on the recording of Dødsferd’s 2020 “Death Shall Purify the Wounds
The Metal Wanderlust Album of the Month: January 2021: Necroceros – Asphyx
Asphyx have been around as long as there has been Death Metal. Their demos were impressive, but albums like “The Rack” (1991) and “Last One
Album Review: Ace of Spades 40th Anniversary Box Set
If you’re unfamiliar with Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades,” odds are you’re not old enough for the bottle you’re holding to contain anything stronger than baby
