"You may ask if the world needs yet another Satan-worshipping, demon-loving, God-forsaking metal band. The rational answer is probably a resounding no. And normally, I would agree. But I recognize that moving away from those themes is a lot to ask of the metalverse. Chilean thrashy death metal imps Infernal Thorns certainly aren't inclined to stop reveling in hellish delights just because it's a stereotype. They've been doing it since 2003, after all, and doing it quite well. So well, in fact...| Angry Metal Guy
"Audiences flock to horror films or novels to see or imagine perilous situations that put lives in danger. There's a thrill in vicariously experiencing that existential threat to one's life. Horror in music is a little different. There are musical scores, like for Jaws and Psycho, that enhance the terror of the imagery, and there are also horror-themed albums, especially in metal. The horror in the latter mainly involves gory cover art or the use of frightening sound effects à la Fulci or Ic...| Angry Metal Guy
A review of Yetzer Hara by Lotan, available August 15th worldwide via Emanzipation Productions.| Angry Metal Guy
Given the despondent nature of the outfit’s moniker, one might be inclined to expect theatrical overindulgence and a degree of overperformance. Instead, Your Mothers Disgusting Window exists in that liminal space where metallic industrial music meets post-punk, occupying territory once mapped by Godflesh, drum machine and all. This is music that wallows deliberately in its […] The post Your Mothers Disgusting Window: Self-Titled Album Review appeared first on Discipline Mag.| Discipline Mag
Fell Omen sound like early Iron Maiden got very stoned, broke into a LARP, stole everyone's gear and caused a giant brawl. Get vigor-checked by Caelid's annoying giant dogs. The post Fell Omen – Caelid Dog Summer Review appeared first on The Goat Review.| The Goat Review
Did you know that Sigh's releases continuously aim to spell out S-I-G-H with the first letter? Metalligator knows. And he also knows that even when Sigh calls on a letter from the past, they know how to make it feel like the next letter in the cycle. The post Sigh – I Saw the World’s End (Hangman’s Hymn MMXXV) Review appeared first on The Goat Review.| The Goat Review
"It has always overwhelmed me just how much music is out there, ceaselessly being recorded in studios and basements and forests, ceaselessly being promoted and released, and often sent into the AMG promo pile. There is so much more below the surface than above it, even as regards just one small subgenre. How can one possibly listen to it all, and discern greatness from mediocrity? How can bands stand out when countless others are branding themselves so similarly, making music so apparently s...| Angry Metal Guy
"Last we met Finland's Proscription, an overwhelming amount of promise was almost as intense as their blackened death attack. While rerecorded songs from their 2017 demo such as "I, the Burning Son" and "Blessed Feast of Black Seth" singlehandedly tamed the experience with jarring simplicity and excessive repetition killing momentum, tracks like "Conduit" and "To Reveal the Word Without Words" were elite blackened death. The promise was insane, causing a bigger stir in the underground than th...| Angry Metal Guy
"Crafting a great or excellent record is a remarkable feat. But it's another challenge entirely to consistently churn out banger after banger. This kind of consistency is the not-so-secret sauce that can launch bands into the upper echelons. While examples are numerous, California's Imperialist is poised to demonstrate their potential for genuine longevity with third LP, Prime." Prime moving. The post Imperialist – Prime Review appeared first on Angry Metal Guy.| Angry Metal Guy
A review of The Long Winter by Burden of Ymir, available July 4th worldwide via Flowing Downward.| Angry Metal Guy
Welsh black metallers Ofnus have released their second album all the way back in February, so it’s about time we gave it a well-deserved listen.| soundsfromthedarkside
“I feel like we are nearing to the end of the times. We humans are losing faith in ourselves.” – Hayao Miyazaki If you spent much time online in the closing weeks of June 2025, chances are go…| LibrarianShipwreck