ZEAL & ARDOR “Wake Of A Nation” EP Review
Background: If one were to look at the most original metal bands to emerge in the past 10 years, Zeal & Ardor would have to come up in the conversation. At their core, this band combines the extreme metal elements of black metal with negro spiritual music. The results have frankly been fantastic causing them […]
RAVENTHORN “Virtues of the Beast” (Septicflesh Cover) exclusive
Looking for some Symphonic Extreme metal in the vein of Carach Angren, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Septicflesh? You’ve come to the right place! Raventhorn is an epic band making their presence known from Moscow. Currently, they’re building towards the release of an album called “Shadows of Lonehill” which will hit the world this Friday! In support, […]
MORS PRINCIPIUM EST “Seven” Album Review
Background: At this point, Finland’s Mors Principium Est has shaved members to stand as a two man band bringing a massive sound! Since 1999, they’ve been responsible for releasing absolutely devastating melodic death metal music, putting out seven full-length records in that time. So, their latest just released through AFM Records, is appropriately titled… wait […]
GHOSTEMANE “ANTI-ICON” Album Review
Background: I never thought I’d be reviewing Ghostemane on The Circle Pit but here we are. For those who are unaware, Ghostemane is a South Florida rapper whose style has been heavy within that genre and has aesthetically borrowed from metal and hardcore over the years. However, it seems he has at least partially crossed […]
ARMORED SAINT “Punching The Sky” Album Review
Background: Armored Saint have been hard at work since the early 80s, carving themselves a place on the map of Heavy Metal. In that time, they’ve released 8 full-length records and built the ranks of their fandom the world over. This past week, they gave the world their latest in the form of the album […]