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Black Braid – I

If I were to have more children (I’m not), bits of the album would probably be embedded in their DNA.

EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: Heads for the Dead – The Bloodline

Perhaps we could call this atmospheric OSDM, but the atmosphere is one of blackest horror.

EXCLUSIVE TRACK PREMIERE: Abaddon Incarnate – Hyperchaos

With veins of droning terror running throughout, The Wretched Sermon is a riff-filled manifestation of brutality.

Vital Spirit – Still As The Night, Cold As The Wind

As I sit here and listen to this masterpiece a bazillionth time, I realize I still have no idea how to write about it, but as they say, I’m willing to give it the old college try.

The grooving rhythms will have you bopping your head while you wait for the bartender to pour you another. Interesting riffs keep the party going, while you find yourself singing along with Father W’s strong clear voice throughout. Dead End is a party you don’t want to miss!

Mouthful of Locusts – Human Dissonance EP

Basically take parts of those two bands, a little hardcore, a little jazz, the dissonant sensibilities of Diskord or Replicant and you might be in the right wheelhouse.

Jesus Wept – Psychedelic Degeneracy EP

Death metal with a grindy sound, but not the grind speed. Nasty riffs that I’m pretty sure could actually cut you if you listen too closely. A nice mid-paced groove that gets the ole noggin’ banging. What’s not to like?

Manos Six and the Muddy Devil – Swamp Suicide

Pain and grief walk hand in hand to draw the listener deep into a shattered psyche. Swamp Suicide is an engrossing listen, rich in spirit, disturbing during a deep listen.

Predatory Light – Death And The Twilight Hours

Death And The Twilight Hours was released through 20 Buck Spin on May 20th, 2022, and can be found on multiple listening platforms and in various formats. Make sure to check out the album and the label.

Joey “Shithead” Keithley on D.O.A.

…as far as lyrics go and actions and different causes that you might help, you must keep progressing and learning.

xIron Sharpens Ironx – The Aftermath of Tragedy EP

Passenier doesn’t just sing the lines…he sweats them, breathes them, bleeds them.

Heruka – Memorie

It’s a charm that black metal gives that I will never grow tired of.

Kaleido

If there ever was such a thing as a kaleidoscope of music, Detroit’s own Kaleido would fit that description. With a style of music described as alternative, punk, pop, indie, rock and metal…they are ever changing and evolving keeping listeners on their toes waiting to...

Biollante – J’Espère Que Tu Danseras Quelque Part

I’m typing, bobbing my head, and tapping my foot all to the push-pull rhythms of the music, so mission accomplished.

Escape From The Zoo – Countin’ Cards

Band - Escape From The Zoo Album - Countin’ Cards Country of Origin - USA Genre - Punk Release Date - February 11, 2022 Label - Fat Wreck Chords Author - Hayduke X I listen to a lot of extreme metal, hardcore, and punk of various types. Much of what I listen to...