Subversion “Animi” Album Review
Expectation is a funny thing. It can multiply ones appreciation of something but with the same brash influence, it can taint or diminish the enjoyment that the consumer derives from a work of art. Ever since I took the quasi-altruistic leap from fan to hobbyist appraiser, I have striven to lessen this anticipatory fizz, to […]
TESTAMENT / EXODUS / SHATTERED SUN TOUR
Prepare yourselves for a Thrash Metal extravaganza! The titans Testament and Exodus will be joining forces in an effort to crush North America. They'll be joined by Shattered Sun as well. Check the flyer above and dates / official press release / music down below. The "Dark Roots of Thrash II Tour" is coming m/ […]
WORLD PREMIERE – THE ARCANE HATE “REBORN” FULL EP STREAM
The Arcane Hate is an upcoming band from Mexico fueled by heavy music and dreams. A high level of energy and commitment shows in just about everything they set out to do. We have a firm respect for this at The Circle Pit. And this is precisely why we're proud to bring you the entirety […]
WARBRINGER COVER LED ZEPPELIN
The thrashers in Warbringer did a Led Zeppelin cover which has been kept under wraps… until now! Give a listen to their rendition of "Communications Breakdown", taken from the '69 self-titled Led Zeppelin debut. We've included the original for all your cross comparison needs. Good stuff. “So guys we did this Led Zeppelin cover as […]
TesseracT Side Project – Heights
Progressive three-piece HEIGHTS featuring drummer Jamie Postones of TesseracT announce signing to Basick records to release their third album on the 27th April, ‘Phantasia On The High Processions Of Sun, Moon And Countless Stars Above’. Check out the stream of 'Solar (Bringer of Chaos), Lunar (Bringer Of Light)' here: https://soundcloud.com/basickrecords/heights-solar-bringer-of-chaos-lunar-bringer-of-light/s-Zowv0 Combining elements of prog rock, […]
THICK AS BLOOD MEMBERS CASTED BY NETFLIX SERIES
What do Thick As Blood and Netflix have in common? Check this press release and find out! Former Thick As Blood band mates Gino Vento (vocals) and Randy Gonzalez (guitar) have been busy pursuing their other passion– acting, since the Miami hardcore metal band disbanded following the release of their 2012 Rise Records LP, 'Living […]
Still Beating “Born Sinner” Music Video
If you're seeking some emotionally charged hardcore music, Still Beating might just be the band for you. Coming from Helsinki, Finland, they incorporate good songwriting and thought provoking lyrical content to bring a bruiser of a musical package. They dropped a debut, "The Fight for Tomorrow's Dreams", back in 2013 but didn't come close to […]