Review: Hippotraktor – Meridian
This is another excellent album to come out of Pelagic Records; it’s angry, sophisticated, and heavy like an organized crate of bricks.
Review: Others by No One – Book II: Where Stories Come From
Others By No One releases a whale of an album that is just as incomprehensible as it is ingenious, combining zany elements throughout the prog sphere.
Review: Vivid Illusion – Vivid Illusion
A college essay of an album, presented to the class of post black 101 (Taught by Neige)
Review: 1000 Bone Cylinder Explosion – Bind
Take a moment to admire that artwork. That alone deserves an 11/10.
Review: Black Sites – Untrue
The gods of heavy metal keep on giving this year, this time with stoner vibes.
Review: Peculate – Your Own Personal Abyss
Peculate employs multiple styles to evoke a sense of dread with instruments one might normally find peaceful, which makes it all the more chilling and fascinating.
Review: PIXL – Deformity
Looks like there is djent from China now. Is it good? Yes. But is it unique enough to stand out amongst the wave of instrudjental solo artists? Ehhh…
Review: Épiphanie – L’aube
The best musical character arc of 2021.
Review: The Silver – Ward of Roses
Horrendous and Crypt Sermon members team up for one of the most daring black metal records of the year
Review: Athemon – Athemon
Gather ‘round, children, gather ‘round! Grandpa Zach will tuck you into bed and tell you a tale of his past.