The Showcase – April 2025
I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...
Black Metal
Black Metal
Morast – Fentanyl | The Soundtrack of Lovecraftian Horrors
My first real exposure to doom metal and black metal came from necessity. I’ve always enjoyed thrash –...
Oranssi Pazuzu – Muuntautuja | An Album of Cosmic Horror
On the surface, it’s easy to describe a horror movie. It’s even easier if you already know the...
An “Escapists” List of 2020’s Most Suitable Albums for Releasing Souls
2020 was the year of the throwback and my list of favorite albums reflects that. It proves that musically, I straight-up live in the 1970s.
Brandon’s Top 31 Albums of 2020
Brandon Perras picks his favorite 31 albums from 2020. Lots of really good noise rock and heavy stuff with a few less heavy surprises.
A PLATE OF GRISL – September 2020
A Plate Of GRISL is a new feature where Matt Jamison takes you on a journey of the new music he loves every month. Enjoy the adventure.
No Place Like Home With Fange
Fange rules! Their new album, Punir set the bar pretty high for heavy music in 2019. Here they give us a local's guide to their hometown Rennes, France.
Brandon’s Best Albums of 2018: Noise / Black Metal / Hardcore / Goth
Looking for the best albums of 2018 of the more extreme side like black metal, hardcore, noise-rock, drone, goth, and whatever else. Then look here.
Deafheaven: Ordinary Corrupt Human Love | What Is Love Without Corruption?
I don't think Ordinary Corrupt Human Love is the beginning of the end for Deafheaven, but it might end up being the beginning of a change.
Phil’s Phive: The Other Good Music of September 2016 Edition
Welcome back to Phil's Phive, the worst monthly editorial in the history of blogs! This time around, we tackle September's under-the-radar releases.