SEAN REINERT AND PAUL MASVIDAL OF CYNIC SPEAK AT LENGTH FOR THE FIRST TIME ABOUT COMING OUT AS GAY
Cynic founders and former Death members Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert recently went to The Los Angeles Times to discuss their experience coming out. Though they've been comfortably out for years in their private lives, the two had not yet spoken about their sexuality publicly. The article goes into how the two struggled with their […]
PROMETHEE “DARK SOULS” EP RELEASED
I don't really understand why we never spoke about Promethee here on The Circle Pit. This Geneva band plays some of the finest progressive metalcore you can hear from Europe. They released a self-titled EP in 2010 and a full-length follow up in 2012 called “Nothing Happens, Nobody Comes, Nobody Goes”. Now, they're working on […]
HOUR OF PENANCE “REFORGING THE CROWNS” MUSIC VIDEO / “REGICIDE” ALBUM STREAM
Italy has really been coming into their own within the world of metal. In recent years, a number of bands crossing a number of different sounds have emerged to wreak havoc and earn glory. But long before this recent surge, bands like Hour of Penance and Antropofagus have reigned supreme in the world of Italian […]
HOLY MOSES “REDEFINING MAYHEM” ALBUM REVIEW
Breaking the age old proverbial mouth seems to be the theme for this year. Trying desperately not to be bored by anything that’s remotely Djent or Core, I have forced myself out of my comfort zone by indulging in bands I wouldn’t otherwise not even be aware existed. Holy Moses is one such band. Admitted, […]
KILLITOROUS RELEASE 2ND SINGLE FROM THEIR ALBUM “PARTY/GRIND”
I know I’ve asked this question before. A couple of weeks ago when I reviewed the new Archspire LP, but I’ve yet to receive a satisfactory response: Just what do they feed them in Canada? I only reiterate my desire to know because yet another amazing Tech Death band has sprung fully formed; arms flailing […]