Reviews

Reviews of albums, EPs, and any other content.

Hepcat Dilemma – Art Imitates Life

Comeback album from 90s Noise Rockers Hepcat Dilemma.

Bitters and Distractions – Standing in Kitchens at Parties / Constant Now

Long Island, NY Acoustic Punk Duo

apocalyptic leaders – Macabre

7 songs of dark, gritty Black Metal.

Futhermuckers – Self-Titled EP

Never too old for Punk Rock! Futhermuckers are keeping it alive with their debut EP!

Dissentience – War of Belief

Dissentience follows up the 2018 debut EP Mask of Pretense with the killer new single “War of Belief”.

Tryingtogetby - What It's All About

Ska, Punk, some Hip-Hop and a whole lot of heart are pushing Tryingtogetby to the forefront of modern punk rock.

Cursed In Eternity - Işığın Ardında

DSBM out of Turkey!

Black Knife - Murder Season

Black Knife offer 11 hard hitting tracks of punk rock infused blackened thrash not short on aggression and carnage.

Acid Mammoth - Caravan

Acid Mammoth deliver an album of massive magnitude, that has risen from the deepest depths, and traveled far into the vast unknown of the void. 

Innastate - Seeds

Santa Fe, New Mexico’s Native Reggae Rock band Innastate spread positivity with a much needed creative voice.

Ritual Moon - Ritual Moon I
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Bel Ronin - A Compass Cracked

A refreshing approach towards finding a niche within the realm of modern music.

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Tom Gekas - Unholy MMXX

Blackened Death Metal solo project hitting all the right tones and tempos.

Forest Of Orthanc - The Forgotten Tongue

Clean sound and an arsenal changing emotions unfolds an epic tale of loss, accomplishment and fear.

The Phantom Pines - Always Something Wicked

From the ever misty and gray Pacific Northwest, The Phantom Pines is pulling a lifetimes worth of inspiration into this dark folk project.

The Writhers - In One Gulp

The Writhers are upping the ante and refining their sound on their follow-up EP.

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The Strays - Drop Out Zone

The Strays are here to give their great blend of all aspects of true Rock N Roll!

Beatnik Neon – Yoreself

A unique sound that blends modern technology and classic instrumentation. Musically ominous, yet also bright. A wide array of influences and styles brought to the table for this album.

The Animal Warfare Act – The Doomsday Tapes

Raw, low-fi black metal, some doom, some groove, and some desert rock makes a sound fit for the agenda The Animal Warfare Act intend to follow.

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Joyless Bodies - Lost Gaze

Big & Loud Rock! Perfect for those searching for something new, with a classic 90s Alt-Rock sound.

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Markarian - Event Horizon

Answering the void, and releasing its powerful message of magnificent destruction, Event Horizon is an album of cosmic proportions.

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Valravne - Some Kind of Vampire II

A showcase of the varying directions Black Metal can take, from brutal and raw, to crushing and depressive.

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Braindown - Atrocious Beliefs

Thrashing Death Metal out of Delson, Quebec, Canada with brutal old-school vibes.

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Harry Pedigo – Dylan is Dead

Appalacian Blackened Folk in the pursuit of artistic and spiritual liberation down a dark and untamed path.

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vleed - The Corner of Nothing

A blend of industrial and IDM, intended to be a deep interpretation of what music means.

Trash Bats - Lazarus

Dark, but sweeping with moments of brightness and hope. There’s hootin’ and hollerin’ stomping folk, and dark, sorrowful lyrics full of despair.

Horror Punk USA Quarantine Compilation 2020 Volumes 1 & 2

Horror Punk compilation intended to help bands in need during the Covid -19 shutdown.

“Invincible Teen” by Vern Fonk

Simple chord progressions, fuzzy guitar, catchy hooks, relatable lyrics, and a surprising cover of Britney Spears.

The Two Step Goodbyes – “The Age of the Atom” EP

A heavier, faster paced, riff fueled approach to the punkabilly sound that still commands tapping and stomping along.

“Kingdom of Ages Past” by Haunted Realm

Dark, gloomy, ethereal, and medieval Dark Ambient subgenre, Dungeon Synth solo project.

Micaiah Sawyer – “’Til I’m Grey & Old”

A singer-songwriter with beautifully soulful vocals on full display with heavy blues influenced music.

FENRIR – Summerland

Cranked up, in-your-face, ear drum bursting Heavy Rock N Roll with bluesy vocals and sludgy Southern riffs.

“Horror! Horror! Scream All About It!” by Running From Daylight

Not skipping on the Rock N Roll and Psychobilly sound, but also bringing more to the table than just the classic song recipe.

“You’re Tame” by The Empty Page

Pulls heavily from the 1990’s punk rock influenced alternative/ garage rock sound.

“We Are The Prophets” by Markarian

Steady with its Cosmic Occult sound, and in traditional doom metal fashion, the guitar riffs are at the forefront

Vanity Mirror – “God’s Wet Dream”

Compressed sounds from rained places

Key to the Abyss by Superstatic

An all out assault to the senses, based on the original mission to space, the works of Russian Horror writer Ilya Masodov.

Emperors Lair - S/T

A mix of Psychedelic, Doom, and Stoner Rock into a way to fill the void of their musical tastes in their lacking local music scene, and leaves planet Earth behind.

I Said Goodbye - “Medium”

Fast paced, emotionally charged song that gives a solid message of having a positive attitude towards dealing with the negative aspects that come up in life.

“Ghastly Reminders” by The Writhers

Eerie guitars, an accordion, great bass lines, and all the monstrous goodness Horror Punk can provide!

Structure Violence by Structure Violence

A straight forward classic thrash metal assault out of Fortaleza, Brazil.

The Rest Is Mystery Album Teaser by Discover a Fire

Late 90’s and 2000’s style punk rock reminiscent of the Warped Tour heyday.

Trash Bats by Trash Bats

Righteous Grindhouse Gospel and Dark Country.

Throwing Flares by Beatnik Neon review

The perfect sound for an eerie, almost uncomfortable scene in a psychological thriller or horror movie.