3.2.2018
Top-shelf "extreme groove metal" packed with hulking rhythms and sinewy, psychedelic leads.
2.23.2018
Impressive and well-balanced black metal featuring members of Unreal City and Broken Cross...
2.16.2018
"...infected dark hardcore, world music for the apocalypse, Eraserhead meets Terminator."
2.9.2018
Dark, atmospheric metal perfect for fans of October Tide, Novembers Doom, and other greats...
Tactfully memorable doom-tinged alternative metal that treads its own path...
2.2.2018
Woefully underrecognized "neo-folk" artistry tendered with grave earnestness...
1.24.2018
Dischord-styled post-hardcore meets mature pop-punk (and more) on what I'm already proclaiming one of my favorite releases of 2018...
1.17.2018
Long-awaited sophomore full-length is a surprisingly diverse—and memorable—contribution to the Vegas maelstrom...
1.5.2018
FINALLY, a new band has completely nailed the somber, borderline emo side of '90s metallic hardcore!
12.29.2017
A look back at my favorites of the year, with some honorable mentions for good measure...
12.15.2017
Another year-end best from the finest and most underrated band that you REALLY ought to be hearing more about... (Photo: Sydney Carlson)
12.8.2017
Excellent emo/indie-tinged pop-punk à la Beach Slang.
12.1.2017
26 seconds—with meaning—from this occasionally melodic, oft-powerviolence-tinged hardcore/punk outfit.
11.17.2017
The hard-edged diversity of Aereogramme meets the mainstream appeal of Coldplay...
11.10.2017
A downcast hardcore/punk-informed alternative post-punk masterpiece.
11.8.2017
Flawless and infectious thrash: "Reporting for surgery!"
11.3.2017
Vicious upstate New York metalcore for fans of 100 Demons, All Out War, etc.
11.1.2017
Catchy and energetic melodic hardcore perfection, bar none.
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