On ‘Karnage’ French wrecking crew Kanine unleash a ferocious concoction of Slamming Deathcore that is as crushing as it is catchy. Consisting of nine neck snapping slabs of exquisitely constructed smolder this twenty nine minute foray into syncopated rhythmic battery, staccato riffs, blistering double kick bludgeon and bone shattering breakdowns is made to make your … Read more
Happiness is the turbulent, Technical-Brutal Death Metal devastation that is ‘Decadent Perversity’ by enigmatic Aussie based berserkers Deathfuckingcunt. These brutes unleash a maelstrom of murderous Brutal-Tech Death tumult that comes across as a crushing confluence of Origin, Brain Drill, Flesh Consumed and Mortal Decay. Yes indeed this is the type of skin shredding scorch that … Read more
Hailing from Port Elizabeth, South Africa Mezzanine Floor conjure forth Prog Metal Majesty of the most arresting and atmospheric kind. When using the term Prog Metal to describe the glossy, oceanic froth of sound this sonic coven unleash I use the term in a holistic sense as opposed to one beholden by stifling genre parameters. … Read more
With its shuffling rhythm, lilting vocal harmonies and glistening melodies the upcoming single “The Cold” by Fourth Son South is the type of song that inspires feelings of warmth and hope. Featuring in their ranks Bernhard Viljoen on bass and vocals, Dale Mchardy on Rhythm guitar, Peter Toussaint on lead guitar and vocals, Carel Viljoen … Read more
Upon listening to “About You” by When Angels Came you will be transported to a sonic realm where rousing melodies, chugging riffs and uplifting vocals meld together with seamless artistry and sparkling musicality. Bringing to mind such groups as Hum, Sunny Day Real Estate and Breaking Benjamin “About You” is a prime slab of heartfelt … Read more
“Love & Time” is the first single from the upcoming EP ‘Chapter II’ by South African powerhouse Ross Harding. This gritty, robust and rolling slice of streamlined song-craft is built upon a deliciously driving bedrock of propulsive bass, metronomic drumming and swaths of scintillating guitar riffs. I would be remiss if I were not to … Read more
In the form of his single “Road Trip” award winning South African Singer and Songwriter extraordinaire Vaughn Prangley has unleashed one of the most whimsical,joyous, effervescent and uplifting slices of Pop oriented Alternative Rock that you are likely to hear this year. Taken from his 2022 debut album “Destination Unknown” this heavenly piece of saccharine … Read more
Following their scintillating single “All My Time”, South African mavens of magnificent Rock Fear Of Falling are backwith a sumptuous cover of “Closer” by the inimitable Kings Of Leon. This, their tantalizing rendition of the American Rock group classic is an exercize in immaculate execution, heartfelt adoration and awe inspiring musicianship. Herein the integrity of … Read more
Courtesy of South African supergroup Fear Of Falling comes their new single, the scintillating, sizzling and iridescent “All My Time”. Cinematic in scope and immaculate in execution, this rousing and arena ready slice of emotive Rock is threaded through with evocative imagery and nuanced layering. Featuring in their ranks Dale Schnettler on drums, Lloyd Timke … Read more
On their latest release ‘Fades Visions 1’ Durban based berserkers Truth Decayed unleash a exercise in classic, unbridled Thrash Metal that panders to no trends and is in no way unsullied by genre-hopping pretence. Consisting of Ryno Theron on Guitar and Vocals, Warren Jones on Rhythm Guitar, Johan Maree on Bass and Vocals and Daniel … Read more