MUDVAYNE MEETS MESHUGGAH

I could attempt to describe this upcoming Australian band’s sound in a number of ways. But honestly, the most straightforward explanation can be found in the title above.  They successfully merge the sounds of Mudvayne and Meshuggah into something that sounds relatively fresh and aggressive. Their debut single “Amaurosis” shows a good bit of headbanging […]

THROWBACK THURSDAY – DESPISED ICON

The early 2000’s were an interesting yet dividing time for the metal community.  On one end, the heavier side of metal music (grindcore, death metal etc.) was continuing to get heavier.  Although on the other end, the once underground style of metalcore began to acquire more mainstream success.  So what happens when you combine the heaviness of […]

PROPER PIT ETIQUETTE

(Painting by Dan Witz) Going into the moshpit is vital to the general spirit of being at a metal/hardcore show. It can be a physical and emotional release, and it is an opportunity for metalheads to come together as a group and beat the shit out of each other to their favorite song. However, going […]

STRUCTURES “LIFE THROUGH A WINDOW” ALBUM PREVIEW

Out of Toronto, Canada Structures have brought to our eyes how hardcore and rhythmic their style could be. Opening up their debut EP, “All of the Above,” and the following album, “Divided By”, Structures progressed their style in may ways. Now the band is filling the spotlight. They will be putting out their second album […]