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Since their formation in 2000, doom metal trio Unearthly Trance have gradually built a reputation as one of the most dynamic and skilled bands within their genre. The New York band, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Ryan Lipynsky, bassist Jay Newman and drummer Darren Verni, have never been afraid to explore new musical territory throughout their catalogue [...]

At the turn of the year, Chicago metallers Denial Machine unveiled their sublime self-titled debut album, which blended technical supremacy with infectious melodies in an inspiring, expert manner. Refusing to rest on their laurels, the band have swiftly returned with a four-track EP, ‘The Gainsaying Of Korah’. This brief offering is by no means a [...]

Characterised by its drawn-out ominous interludes, low-tuned guitars and uncompromising lack of pace, it goes without saying that doom metal is something of an acquired taste. What is considered by some to be a brilliantly haunting, larger-than-life sound is regarded by others as plain tedious, and in spite of its reasonably large following, the genre [...]

Within any genre of music, it is always beneficial for a band or artist to be seen as trend-setters. This status can be achieved not only through originality, but also through superiority over all others in the performance of the archetypal form of the genre, and when it comes to hardcore, Comeback Kid certainly fall [...]

It is always frustrating when musicians who possess undoubted talent refuse to play to their strengths, opting to embark on a musical path which does not demonstrate their capabilities as effectively as it perhaps should. At times, this could be attributed to Fleshwrought, whose debut album ‘Dementia / Dyslexia’ plays host to some extremely pulsating [...]

It is always refreshing to encounter a fairly new band whose unquestionable skill and talent is one of the standout components of their sound. This is certainly applicable to Colorado’s Allegaeon, an extreme melodic death metal five-piece who, having only formed in the summer of 2008, are already making notable progress towards considerable success within [...]

They may be the bearers of one of the most delightfully ludicrous band names imaginable, but to dismiss The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza as mere purveyors of frivolity would be wide of the mark. Granted, an element of humour has recurred throughout all three of the Tennessee grindcore troupe’s albums, but a refreshing sense of [...]