Tag: Periphery

Review: “Sublimation(s)” by Oria

“‘Sublimation’ is a word that bears two distinct meanings. In chemistry, it is the transition of a solid object directly to its gas phase while in Psychology it is a type of defense mechanism where the negative instincts and impulses are channeled into something positive and creative. Both meanings relate in some way to what

Documentary: The Making of “Juggernaut” from Periphery!

While “Hail Stan” marks a first run at independence for everyone’s Progressive Metal pioneers Periphery, it wasn’t that long since “Juggernaut” ruled the roost. So the band have dropped a making of video cleverly titled “Juggerdoc“, that gives us all those Spiderman Killer Croc character vibes, directed and edited by Jeff Holcomb and Alex Wohleber.

Playthrough: “The Dark Pane Pt. II” from The Arusha Accord!

It took a long while for the two singles “Blackened Heart” and “Vultures” to give way to the full EP that is “Juracan” by The Arusha Accord, but is was very much worth the wait. Once again proving that they’ve very much still alive two years on, guitarist James Clayton is joined by Sam Machin

Documentary: Hail Stan tour diary from Periphery!

Documenting the bands North American tours in 2019 and early 2020, here’s the first part of the “Hail Stan” tour documentary from DJentlemen Periphery. They’ve been unveiling the side project material with the Bulb archive series and King Mothership both kicking out the jams via the bands own label 3DOT Recordings. Just remember to Smoke

Playthrough: “Blackened Heart” from The Arusha Accord!

One of 2018’s finest releases “Juracan” from The Arusha Accord remains firmly in place on our playlist. This new playthrough video sees guitarist James Clayton joined by Arcaeon guitarist Sam Machin for “Blackened Heart“. An instrumental version of the EP, Mixed by Periphery bassist Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood and Mastered by Prash Mistry is available over

Interview: Curses talk “Bloom” with Heavy New York!

…with their sophomore album just around the corner on 7th August via SharpTone Records, West Virginia Metallers Curses spoke to Heavy New York about all things “Chapter II: Bloom”. It quite literally represents the next chapter for the band after 2017s “Chapter I: Introspect” which features a guest vocal appearance from Spencer Sotelo of Periphery gave

NEWS: Curses visualize “Amethyst” ahead of “Bloom”!

It’s possible that some people may have forgotten about Curses. They rose to prominence with their debut album “Chapter I: Introspect” which features a guest vocal appearance from Spencer Sotelo of Periphery back in 2017 and are set to return with “Chapter II: Bloom” out 7th August. The album will be appearing via SharpTone Records

NEWS: Strei launch their ship with “Decay”!

Hailing from Ottawo, Ontario Canada and comprising scene veterans Jeremy Toppings (Harsh Vocals), Aaron Stafford (Guitar, Clean Vocals, Bass) and Julien Doyle (Drums), a new Progressive Metal act Strei have unveiled a debut single entitled “Decay“. The project is one that is about much more than just the music with the band also unveiling a website

Playthrough: “Sentient Glow” from Periphery!

Periphery guitarist Mark Holcomb visited the headquarters of Seymour Duncan in Santa Barbara California as he’s got his own signature pickup – the “Alpha/Omega” and his own signature “Dark Sun” pedal with them. While he was there, they captured this playthrough for “Sentient Glow” on the production floor, with the track appearing on the bands

NEWS: Bleed From Within get fractured!

Celebrating the release of their new album “Fracture” with a music video for the track via label Century Media is an absolute must. Bleed From Within recorded “Fracture” at the band’s rehearsal studio space in Glasgow and with Periphery bassist Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood at Middle Farm Studios in South Devon and if you haven’t already