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If you are new to High on Fire, here is the broad-brush stroke. Formed in 1998. Mike Pike is a real like barbarian and is the band's frontman and founder, also plays guitar for Sleep. High on Fire won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance…

Doomsday’s 2022 release Depictions of Chaos was a bloodbath of thrashy delight. Attaining Heaven by Force was one of my favorite tracks of 2022. To my surprise Carlos Velazquez- Vocals, Marc Estabillo- Drums, Glendon Diaz l- Bass, Ryan Calaver…

Max Cavalera is a riffing machine. We just finished doing an episode on the reissues of Morbid Visions and Bestial Devastation and here Max is again putting forth a brutal new track that cannot be ignored. According to Max; “More brutal, feral…

There is no denying that Johannes Eckerström is one of the most dynamic voices in metal. There is nothing he can’t contort his voice into. His abilities, along with his evil band of clowns, have made Avatar a household name in metal.Dance…

It’s only been a year or so since we had new material from John Browne and the prog metal giants Monuments, but it feels like it’s been far longer than that. Fortunately, they’ve given us a new single! Nefarious touches all the poi…

Youth is served! These “tortured demons” from the UK are proof that the youth of today look away from their phones long enough to take notes from their forefathers! Consisting of brothers Jacob (vocal and guitar) and Joe Parkinson (drums…

Let’s get this out of the way, the doom/stoner scene is filled with a ton of bands that grab orange amps and sound virtually the same. Not everyone can sound like Matt Pike (High on Fire).Enter Witchsnake, a twosome that is full of weed and …

SOEN, an absolutely tremendous band is about to release their new album Memorial. The band, from Sweden, comes out punching with singles “Memorial” and “Unbreakable.”This band is crazy talented and has a rhythm section that…

I am not sure what Nardcore is, but I know I like it. Dead Heat from Oxnard CA returns with a pulverizing EP entitled “Endless Torment.” Made up of Chris - Vocals, Tony - Guitar, Yogi - Drums, Jnut - Guitar, and Vince - Bass, these thras…

I appreciate two things. 1. Originality. 2. Oodles of mutated talent. Mutoid Man, as you would expect, has plenty of both.Comprised of Stephen Brodsky: vocals, guitar (Cave In), Ben Koller: drums, percussion (Converge), Jeff Matz: bass, vocals, pian…

Take the time and check this band out: The Oracle Machine. The trio from Hamburg, Germany delivers a complex album mixed with aggression, intensity, killer riffs and amazing intricate instrumentals. Homecoming, the new album just recently released i…

Cold Steel is a band that is positioned to take the metal community by force! The interoogle says they hail from Tampa Bay and are made up of: Jose Menendez - vocals, Janpierre Mojica - bass / vocals, Rafi Carbonell - lead guitar, Raffy Calderon -gu…

In my humble opinion, Fugitive is one of the best new bands in metal because Blake Ibanez wakes up with stank face riffs pin-balling inside his cranium! Fugitive is a “super-group” consisting of Blake Ibanez (Power Trip), guitarist Victo…

Sleeping With The Witch is a destructive collision of Death Metal and Cross Over Thrash! Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, these rocks are filled with piss n vinegar and oozing with talent that is portrayed perfectly on this two song EP tickler!Meth Chu…

There is something wretched decaying in Tampa Bay, Florida? That smell of eradicated flesh is coming from the poor souls that elect to see Heaven’s Gate’s live shows. The fury of their live might will rip your face off (see their album c…

UK alt metal band Vexed brings another slam fest of an album with their second release Negative Energy. This band brings serious power with huge riffs, killer production and super solid song crafting. I’m a particular fan of Jay Bacon’s …

There are times in life when you fall hopelessly in love. For me the first time was watching Darth Vader cut his sons hand off. Henceforth, I was smitten for Darth. The most recent chubby arose when I heard Boundless Domain.Founded in 2015 by vocali…

After 12 years we finally have a new single from Staind, called “Lowest in Me.” It’s been a long time since we heard new material from these guys. The song has everything you want: complex arrangements, electronics and heavy ass to…

Black Orchid Empire’s new album “Tempus Veritas” is outstanding. This progressive metal band on this album delivers it all from heavy guitar riffs, complex arrangements and killer vocals from Visser and Ferguson. Billy Freedom is t…

@electrikeelband might be an unknown here in the United States. Hailing from Spain, these #crossoverthrash destroyers should be a known entity in these parts and all parts. They are students of metal and it shows.Speed is the word on …

The Bills Mafia knows how to get down! Exhibition from Buffalo NY, is 100% crushing #crossoverthrash that made me jump out of my chair!The album takes off with a no frills handbanger in Exhibition. Mason and Goo are the headliners. They fl…

There is nothing more exciting then waking up to a killer band surprising you with new noise. There is nothing more irritating when it is a power ballad…..and a really lousy one at that. The original version was performed by the Shakespears S…

Wytch Hazel is an great listen if you like 70’s Rock with a Blue Oyster Cult meets Ghost, meets Angel Witch vibe.The first half of the record is solid, albeit it is a bit preachy for my liking. But there is no denying talent. Guitarists Alex…

I let the latest single from Horrendous pour over my ears today. Holy shit, what a piece of music! Ontological Mysterium is the first single and the title track from their upcoming release, due out on August 18th of this year. There’s a lot to…