It feels a bit like deja vu saying this but in all seriousness it has been a phenomenal couple of years for Belfast self declared Groovecore beasts Survivalist. Having gained attention with their 2021 album “VII” the four piece, who comprise vocalist Gavin Edward Sharp, guitarist Nick Butcher, bassist Lee Shaw and drummer Rhys Fraser,
Born from a love of Old School Swedish Death Metal, Crust Punk and Stenchcore, as well as a desire to create songs with a deeper, politically charged and socially aware meaning Skulld formed in Romagna, Italy in 2019. Their debut EP “Reinventing Darkness” surfaced a year later and was well received thanks to a raw
Sat in a dark, damp basement torture chamber hell, sipping an ice cold beer and playing some Death Metal riffs multi-instrumentalist Tyler Hoffman wondered just how long it might take to find some like minded musicians to join him so he could fulfil his ambition of opening shows for his favorite bands. Rather than waste
Known for their live intensity, Holder are a five piece born of the west Massachusetts Hardcore scene who have been channeling late 90’s and early 00’s Screamo and Post-Hardcore influences through a modern lens like a ten year old burning ants with a magnifying glass since 2024. While other records languish like a tractor stuck in
Uniting former members of bands like Himsa, Lair Of The Minotaur, Hell Promise, Trial and Earthen Grave to name but a few, Vanishment began their journey back in 2019. Taking influence from both classic Thrash and Traditional Heavy Metal, in 2023 they self released “No More Torture“, a critically acclaimed debut album that combines raw
Recorded with engineer Balázs Pálfi (Türböwitch), the mixed and mastered by Nino Helfrich (Thrash Cult, Traces Of A Life), Dmitry Kim (Khors, Arhat) and Joel Wanasek (Machine Head, Carnation, Dååth) as well as being adorned by artwork by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, October Tide) the third and final chapter in a triolgy of
“Duisternis aims to create atmospheric black metal with elements taken from industrial music with the use of synths and eerie effects. The lyrics focus on the demise of mankind and how people are unable to cope with depression, anxiety, and addiction. The new album itself is based on how the depression and unstable mental minds
”When I look back, I realise that Crystal Lake has now been active for 23 long years. People often say, “time flies,” but the truth is we’ve carved out countless histories together – with friends, bandmates, and fellow musicians – sharing struggles that drew blood and building this band piece by piece. I have constantly
They say that good things come to those who wait but does that proverb ring true when it comes to Thrash Metal? There can be no argument that 2011’s debut “Violent Aggression” by Brazilian Thrash overlords Deathraiser is anything but a genre masterclass with influences from early Sepultura, Kreator and Dark Angel rising to the surface throughout but can a
“Each track represents different emotions,from panic attacks and unrelenting anger to catastrophising, and the torment of replaying your failings. This EP dives deep into pessimism and self-reflection” ~ Virtue In Vain
