Soulmass – The Weakness of Virtue
There is a burning sense of ominous intent throughout the release, yet the primary emotion seems to be one of grief, fitting for a game where the primary experience is death.
The Cheats – Cussin, Crying N’ Carrying On
To tune in to The Cheats is to encounter more than essentially a blast of flammable gen X rage, but to observe the codification of another type of melodic craftsmanship.
Temple of Void – The World that Was
Think tearing yourself apart while still conscious, blood dripping, brain exposed, yeah, the death metal works.
Stabby the Kitty – I Have No Idea What I’m Doing
The rest of the brief but dizzying time span of the record is spent with absolutely everything on ten from the drum machine to the incomprehensible guttural vocals.
Into The Void – The Way We Are
They listen to the abnormal and love it, now they play it and revel in it.
Cavalcade – Quarantine EP
Likely the weirdest band in the state, they’re always ready to pull a surprise out of their back pocket…
Orphan Donor – Old Patterns
Abrasive in a cathartic way, Old Patterns picks and tears off mental scabs to allow for proper healing.
Bleed The Water – One More Trip Around The Sun
They are a jewel and they play with energy conveying a fiery presentation that completely revels the listener making them ready to push past what could be considered inside the domain of solace.
Tia Carrera – Tried and True
What truly cements this release as an overwhelming artful culmination is the feeling behind it.
Cognizant/Bad Rites Split
Regardless of which side sounds more your style, I recommend brewing a pot of chamomile tea prior to listening. You may need it to calm your nerves.