BLIND GUARDIAN – TWILIGHT OF THE GODS (SINGLE)
I already wrote an article awaiting the release of this single, but it deemed worthy of a review by itself. Blind Guardian has a history of stylistic changes throughout their 30 years of writing metal switching from a speed metal sound to more of a power metal vibe, however they still manage write memorable guitar […]
ALLEGAEON – BEACH METAL MUSIC VIDEO
This is among the greater music videos I've seen in some time. Allegaeon decided to go to the beach and play some high energy death metal. Need I say more? If you've seen their Wheel of Subgenres video, you should understand the potential hilarity with a concept like this. And they delivered with "Threshold of […]
EXCLUSIVE – BLEEDING SKIES “SILENCE AND MOTION” EP STREAM
Coming from Scotland, Darren Cruickshank is a very talented musician. I’ve been following this guy’s work for quite some time now. Found him when I was first getting into the more technical side of metal and was instantly a fan. Especially with the insane display of skill he brought in his various guitar playthroughs on […]
KARDASHEV “IOTA” MUSIC VIDEO
Kardashev just delivered a crushing new song along with a new music video. The nearly 8-minute track "IOTA" hits like a ton of bricks while staying true to the sound the band had brought with last year's EP "Excipio" (which is equally excellent). The video brings in a lot of slick effects work to compliment […]
CHON SIGN TO SUMERIAN RECORDS
The West Coast Kings of Melodic Progressivism Chon, have taken a big step forward in their careers by signing to divisive but undeniably successful label Sumerian Records. Announcing the news on their FB page the band said "We have cooked up some incredible things for 2015 and beyond. Look out for our début album to […]
CROSSFAITH SIGN WITH RAZOR & TIE
I still remember meeting Crossfaith's vocalist, Kenta Koie, outside of a venue as he was promoting the band on foot. I had recognized the band's name on the sign he was holding, so I yelled over to him. He responded with the horns and yelled, "YEAH! Fucking metal!" So, of course, my first impression was […]
OUTRUN THE SUNLIGHT “THE PACE OF GLACIERS” MUSIC VIDEO
We have a must listen for you. Signed to the awesome Rogue Records America, Chicago’s Outrun The Sunlight have been doing big things as a Progressive, Instrumental act. Driven by guitarists Austin Peters and Cody McCarty, Outrun The Sunlight have a very impressive, experimental approach to how they write music. And it yields some awe-inspiring […]
NEW VEIL OF MAYA FOR THE NEW YEAR
One way or another, something is happening in camp Veil of Maya on New Year's Day. They just dropped a teaser suggesting exactly that with the date 1.1.15. Included with the teaser comes 42 seconds of new material, boasting an eerie build up to some yet unheard new heaviness. Check out the video get teased. […]