On their debut for the indomitable Relapse Records entitled ‘The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay’, End Reign concoct a heady brew of frost-bitten Metallic Hardcore that is equal parts Tombs infused Black Metal bludgeon, Integrity induced Hardcore delirium, dual guitar oriented histrionics and Ringworm oriented Thrash Metal. With Domenic Romeo of Integrity fame at … Read more
Brazilian bruisers Rebaelliun unleash a deadly froth of violent Death Metal that shares traits with Krisiun, Deicide, Morbid Angel and Blood Red Throne. These stalwarts have been plying their punishing wares since 1998 and their latest album ‘Under The Sign Of Rebellion’ is testament to their veteran status, displaying a band at the height of … Read more
Fossilization conjure forth a murky morass of suffocating Death Metal that draws upon the dark smoulder of vintage Immolation and Incantation as much as it does the modern malevolence of Portal, Abyssal, Fetid and Ulcerate. Hailing from Brazil and featuring members from Death-Doom-Sludge barons Jupiterian , the duo that are Fossilization will send you spiraling … Read more
On their album ‘Epitaph’ vintage British based band April 16th unleash a ballsy platter of sparkling Rock that is scintillating and effervescent in equal measure. Featuring fourteen panoramic and propulsive slabs of evocative music, this mellifluous opus is a timeless paean to classic songcraft that will hold you aloft with its smorgasbord of stellar verses … Read more
This past Saturday as the scorching sun enveloped the urban sprawl in a blanket of searing heat mighty man of mettle and magnitude, BurgStudio figurehead France The Planet and I traversed the concrete jungle in our quest to reach Loftus Stadium in Pretoria where RAMfest 2023 was due to transpire. As we set foot within … Read more
Hailing from Cape Town, Peasant unleash punishing Metallic Hardcore that bristles with ferocity and fiery conviction. I am utterly smitten by their raw, crushing and angst infused sonic battery. Featuring Adri Jordaan on Vocals, Pieter Jordaan & Immanuel Bester on Guitars, Keagan V Rooyen on Bass and Graham Pitout on Drums, this furious quintet are … Read more
The latest track courtesy of Sunken State ‘Abyss’ intrigues as much as it entertains. Fraught with stellar musicianship, technical aptitude and a sonic narrative that convulses like a anaconda with indigestion, this song melds a myriad of Metal sub-genres into a holistic piece of music that, although unique can alas sound labored at times. Do … Read more
The latest single by Port Elizabeth based bruisers Boiling Point “Dying City” is a clarion call to arms, a statement of strength in the face of adversity and a paean to the willpower that prevails in the midst of hardship. With lyrics like “Now’s the time to witness the iron frame being born, every strike … Read more
South African Extreme Metal Edition Pt2 Sit back, relax and get ready for PART 2 of the South African Extreme Metal Edition! You will also get to hear more about Johannesburg DeathFest 2022 and how that went down at Sognage 🤘🏻🔥⚒Should you enjoy any of the bands that I played during this show, please click … Read more
I had the honor and privilege of hosting Progressive Thrash Metallers, Infanteria along with their world class producer, Heinrich Köllner during Monday Night Metal Madness. Members Chris, Tim and Adrian walked us through their 2022 album ‘Patriarch’ song by song. It was a great show with loads of information that you will only get to … Read more