Tag: Animals As Leaders

Playthrough: “Lagos” from OWDWYR!

If you missed “Receptor“, a convergence of Technical Death Metal, Progressive Death Metal and Grindcore framed around a classical core created by OWDWYR then this bass playthrough from Chris Williams demonstrates why we recommend you check it out. Mastered by Alan Douches (Dillinger Escape Plan, Cannibal Corpse, Municipal Waste) at West West Side Music, it

Review: “Receptor” by OWDWYR

The story goes that back in 2020, tired of the way things were going and not overly convinced of the benefits of robbing a liquor store, guitarist and composer Paul Plumeri, Jr. (ex-Isyou), bassist Chris Williams (Dark Waters Fall) and vocalist Max Lichtman (ex-Immolith) joined forces with the idea of creating something extreme. Taking their

NEWS: OWDWYR suffer the “Stench of Indemnity”!

Mastered by Alan Douches (Dillinger Escape Plan, Cannibal Corpse, Municipal Waste) at West West Side Music, the imminent arrival of  “Receptor” from Extreme Metal trio OWDWYR has been preceded by a third single in “Stench of Indemnity“. An album made richer for the performances of no less than seven guests who contribute drums, vocals, piano

NEWS: OWDWYR announce “Receptor” with “Lagos”!

Formed in 2020 by a trio of musicians known for their work in Isyou, Dark Waters Fall and Immolith, the debut album “Receptor” from Extreme Metal collective OWDWYR is set to be unleashed on 20th October. Said to encompass elements of Technical Death Metal, Progressive Metal and Grindcore framed around a Classical core, the record

Review: “Epigenesis” by Leo Romero

Beginning his solo project in 2016, Mexican guitarist Leo Romero took on board the influences of Sergey Golovin, Emil Werstler (ex-Daath, ex-Chimaira) and Wes Hauch (ex-The Faceless, Alluvial) to name but a few and began painting in a palette of Death and Progressive Metal combined with DJent elements. While his music does not have lyrics

NEWS: Machine Head declare “No Gods, No Masters”!

As the countdown to their European co-headlining tour with Amon Amarth and The Halo Effect continues, the long awaited concept album “Of Kingdom And Crown” from Oakland Californians Machine Head has finally arrived with a music video for “No Gods, No Masters” marking the release date in style. Recorded with Zach Ohren, drummer Navene Koperweis

NEWS: Machine Head detail “Of Kingdom And Crown”!

Loosely inspired by the Japanese anime series ‘Attack On Titan‘, Bay Area Thrash Metal act Machine Head have detailed their tenth studio album “Of Kingdom And Crown” which is set for 26th August via Nuclear Blast. Recorded with Zach Ohren, drummer Navene Koperweis (Entheos, Whitechapel, Animals As Leaders) rather than live drummer Matt Alston (Devilment)

Documentary: Making “Become The Firestorm” with Machine Head!

Perhaps not so much a full making of but some time behind the scenes of a forthcoming new track which sees Navene Koperweiss (Entheos, Whitechapel, Animals As Leaders) getting a moment in the limelight and proving that people do take pictures of the drummer. He was gracing the drum stool for the pair of Machine

Interview: Adam “Nolly” Getgood on The Downbeat Podcast!

For those who aren’t in the know and let’s face it, there can’t be many, Periphery bassist Adam “Nolly” Getgood is a multi instrumentalist of serious talent who has also warmed the producers chair for albums by Animals As Leaders, Architects and The Devin Townsend Project to name but a few. He also has serious

Review: “Circadian” by Intervals

When it comes to Instrumental Progressive Metal, there are a number of artists who are considered pioneers in the genre. One of those is Intervals, founded in Ontario Canada in 2011 by guitarist Aaron Marshall, a musician known for his ability to create infectious melodies and engaging compositions. The latest incarnation of his band sees