Genre tags can be a real crapshoot when writing reviews. For example, simply calling a record stoner rock may do a disservice to any band who isn't just a Kyuss or Sabbath clone. Throwing the prog label around may be an instant "no" for some readers. Subgenres like death metal and black metal have branched … Continue reading Drainbow – The Tower of Flints Review
If you've been following us since we first established Burnt Coffee Inc. about a year ago, you may already be familiar with the name Egor Lappo. The man's release schedule is incredibly consistent. His debut album Way Without Light came out in July 2018, followed by his second album Azimuth (which we reviewed) in August … Continue reading Egor Lappo – Make the Sun Shine More EP Review
Elder are among the pantheon of stoner/doom bands such as Khemmis, Pallbearer, YOB, and Spirit Adrift who've achieved critical acclaim and risen above and beyond the ranks of their subgenre ilk. Where Elder separate themselves further, however, is the loosening of their stoner/doom ties on their latest album Omens. Elder have always been the proggiest … Continue reading Elder – Omens Review
Prog and punk may seem like mortal enemies, but there's a London-based three-piece called Serpent Tax who play a mix of the warring styles. Usually my gripe with modern prog is that it's too easy to spot the ripoffs. Serpent Tax doesn't really sound like anyone, so that's a great start. But how exactly do … Continue reading Serpent Tax – Downpour EP Review
If you've had your ear to the ground, you're probably aware that there's a renaissance happening in stoner/doom metal. Pallbearer and Khemmis are the kings of melodic doom, Elder are the masters of all things prog and psych, and Spirit Adrift have recently taken the underground by storm with their latest album. With the release … Continue reading Howling Giant – The Space Between Worlds Review
Do I really need to do a cutesy intro for the most anticipated album of the decade? Let's jump right in! Tool aren't known for keeping things short and simple, and they've made no exception on their first album in 13 years. The four interlude tracks aside, the songs on Fear Inoculum all clock in … Continue reading Tool – Fear Inoculum Review
Egor Lappo has wasted no time at all since the release of his debut album Way Without Light in 2018. Lappo is a guitar wizard hailing from Saint Petersburg, Russia who is continuing on a journey through all things prog with his second album Azimuth. As a new decade creeps around the corner, we find … Continue reading Egor Lappo – Azimuth 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
