Splid is sort of a pivotal moment for Kvelertak. It's their first album in four years, and first with new singer Ivar Nikolaisen and new drummer Håvard Takle Ohr. Given these circumstances and the fading spotlight the band once had in the early 2010's, this album is a test of whether Kvelertak can still remain … Continue reading Kvelertak – Splid Review
Torche are back again with their first album in a little over 4 years! The band has pioneered this unique blend of sludge/doom metal and major keys, harmony, and hooks. And while there have been several great releases so far this year in a similar happy-meets-metal vein, my anticipation for this Torche release could not … Continue reading Torche – Admission Review
Self proclaimed "stoner punks" Bokassa are back at it again with their sophomore album Crimson Riders. If we're to expect anything from a label like "stoner punk", it would be energetic, tasty riffs, delivered with a middle finger in 30 minutes or less, or your money back guaranteed. With the album clocking in at 29 … Continue reading Bokassa – Crimson Riders Review
On their fifth album, Gold & Grey, Baroness have completed the rainbow they started in 2007 with the Red Album. Like many Baroness fans, I worried how this album would turn out after hearing the rough production job on the singles. So how did this latest addition to Baroness' color palette fare? Well the songs … Continue reading Baroness – Gold & Grey Review
Cave In's latest release comes to us under tragic circumstances. In March of 2018, bassist and co-vocalist Caleb Scofield died in a car accident, just as the band had begun work on this album. To honor his legacy, the band used the demos they had recorded with Scofield as the basis for this album. These … Continue reading Cave In – Final Transmission Review
There's a lot of teeth in metal/hardcore these days: Red Fang, Milk Teeth, Beartooth, Toothgrinder, and the subject of today's review: Moon Tooth. With their second album Crux, these lunar-dentured boys come to us with a more focused sound, but without forsaking the fun and energy of their debut Chromaparagon. Moon Tooth is perhaps most … Continue reading Moon Tooth – Crux Review
