Baneblade – Oblivion Death March
an enthusiastic reminder of how we dealt with fascism and demagogery the last time they tried to take over the world.
Leprous – Pitfalls
It is heartwrenching, empathy inducing, and uplifting as fuck,
Buildings – Negative Sound
an album to give a jolt of life to what’s left of these dreary November days
Cloud Rat – Pollinator
Cloud Rat’s first LP in four years is worth every bit of the wait
Vastum – Orificial Purge
support women in death metal and buy this record
The Restarts – Uprising
The trio masterfully uses a wide variety of punk rock influences in a varied yet cohesive way. The riffing is strong, whether uplifting, aggressive, or dissonant (all of which appear). The rhythm section moves things along with a solidity that builds the foundation for the message.
Killswitch Engage – Atonement
an authentic and powerful feeling which allows for the 11 skilfully crafted tracks to develop their own personality.
City of Industry – Conspire Conspire Conspire
“John Suede is wrong. He’s also the weakest link in his own band.”
Chelsea Wolfe – Birth of Violence
the grooves are as sweet as the grasses sticky with dew and as beautifully structured as the trees anticipating the toss of their crisping leaves.
Tool – Fear Inoculum
Rating – 12/5. Rating – 3/5 How can there be two ratings? Read and find out.