Hailing from the scintillating sprawl of Stellenbosch, South Africa, Doomtrigger are a four piece collective that construct Metalcore of the most corrosive, crushing and dark sort. Their previous EP, ‘Circles Part One’ was a devastating exercise in dynamic Metalcore influenced by Dante’s Inferno. Folks if you have yet to wrap your ears around said slab … Read more
Formed by the mastermind behind The Browning Jonny Mcbee, The Defect are a new sonic entity that specialises in thrilling Electronic Rock that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of Spineshank, Celldweller and Static-X. Theirs, being THE DEFECT, is a far more melodious and euphonic iteration of the deadlier and more dastardly Industrial/Electronic Rock of many … Read more
Lower Hollow, the local metalcore outfit from Johannesburg has been establishing their presence in the scene, but it certainly has been a bumpy ride to get to where they are now. Shortly after the release of their first album, Bloom & Expire in 2023, three of the founding members parted ways with the band. This … Read more
Finnish black metal band, Noitasapatti is about to release their second studio album, Sankarin Matka; out on the 29th of November through Inverse Records. The band has been meticulously crafting the album in their home studio for the past two years and despite many setbacks, it’s finally complete. Now, this is the first time I’ve … Read more
Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa – Mithras Crowned is a black metal band, consisting of sonic sorcerers who all have over a decade’s worth of experience as artists. Now that they’ve released their first EP, Hymns of the Hierophant earlier this year, they are eager to take Europe by storm. Thematically, the band emphasizes topics, … Read more
Ershetu create Black Metal of the most cinematic and evocative sort and their latest album ‘Yomi’, a concept album that explores the Japanese death-lore Shinto, is very much entrenched in the rousing aesthetic initially explored on their 2023 debut album ‘Xibalba’. Featuring Vindsval of Blut Aus Nord fame on vocals, bass and additional guitars, Sacr … Read more
The latest full length by Japanese Post Hardcore stalwarts Envy entitled ‘Eunoia’ is as volcanic as it is ethereal and evocative. Beginning with the saccharine slice of syrupy ambience that is ‘Piecemeal’ and sliding into the exhilarating and emotive ‘Imagination and Creation’, ‘Eunoia’ sets a sonic precedent which is drenched in shimmering guitars and lilting … Read more
During the heyday of Nu Metal and Rapcore P. O. D were one of the commercial heavyweights, gaining tons of radio play as singles such as ‘Youth Of The Nation’ and ‘Alive’ set the airwaves ablaze with their rousing, yet decidedly vapid verses and choruses. When it comes to the type of glossy Rapcore that … Read more
Hailing from Johannesburg and featuring Justin on guitar, Matt on bass, Nate on drums and Sam on vocals, Fading Gray are a quartet that conjure forth Metal that is both memorable and melodious. Their latest single ‘Lunatic’ is a gritty Metal gem that makes up for its somewhat clunky execution with a wealth of passion and … Read more
Taken from their upcoming album ‘Friend Of A Phantom’, Vola have unveiled their latest single ‘Break My Lying Tongue’. Accompanied by a music video in which the band are seen performing in a vista of flashing colours and strobe oriented lighting, ‘Break My Lying Tongue’ will undoubtedly appeal to those who like their rock saccharine … Read more