Reviews

Khost, Governance (Cold Spring, 2017)

8.23.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

U.K. duo unloads some seriously oppressive and intense industrial metal.

Vegas/Long Gone, Split (Judas Chair Collective, 2017)

7.31.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

Just over 12 minutes of well-paired sinister metallic hardcore madness...

Nar/Vegas, Split (Self-Released, 2017)

7.21.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

A surprise new release from two elusive projects.

Quick Hits: Divebomb Records, DIVE143 - DIVE148

7.12.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

A string of six mind-blowing reissues from Deadly Blessing, Bugzy, Arbitrater, Temporary Insanity, Triphammer, and Clockwork.

Black Helicopter, Everything is Forever (Limited Appeal, 2017)

7.5.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

An intriguingly-packaged new 12" from these underrated Boston greats...

A Track-by-Track Initial Reaction to Integrity's Howling, for the Nightmare Shall Consume

6.22.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

Representative of the band's nearly 30-year discography, and beyond...

Edgewise, Angels & Addicts (Coin Toss, 2017)

6.16.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

20 years later, these '90s PAHC ragers are back for more...

The Last Stand, This is Real (Irish Voodoo, 2017)

5.30.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

Heavy, true-to-form NYHC done right.

Quick Hits: Apocalyptic Witchcraft Recordings—Crimson Throne, Gods, and Cnoc an Tursa

5.12.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

Taking a closer look at three excellent new metal releases from the U.K. imprint.

Broken Cross/Vegas, Split (Apocalyptic Visions, 2017)

4.28.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

A perfect pairing of dark metallic hardcore/punk enigmas...

Krupskaya/Foible Instinct, Split (7 Degrees Records, 2016)

2.15.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

A ferocious new split from the UK and Ukraine...

Quick Hits: Trip Machine Laboratories, Dose: 30 - Dose: 32

1.31.2017 | By Andrew Aversionline

A look at the latest trio of releases from Trip Machine Laboratories...

FRKSE, Desecration Anxiety I (Auris Apothecary/Divergent Series, 2016)

12.21.2016 | By Andrew Aversionline

A unique and beautifully-packaged exploration of "false prophets and the empty promises of spirituality."

Truth & Rights, Lies & Slights (My Reality Entertainment, 2016)

11.15.2016 | By Andrew Aversionline

Leeway's Eddie Sutton and a cast of unsung all-stars drop an instant best-of-the-year candidate.

Poutre/Gentle Veincut, Split (Et Mon Cul C'est du Tofu?, etc., 2016)

7.20.2016 | By Andrew Aversionline

Top-shelf noise rock from Arles, France and Frankfurt, Germany...

Sister Rust, Escapist (Self-Released, 2015)

7.6.2016 | By Andrew Aversionline

Orange County, CA quintet offers up a wide spectrum of viciously dark metalcore goodness.

Grey Heaven Fall, Black Wisdom (Aesthetics of Devastation, 2015)

4.14.2016 | By Andrew Aversionline

A gnashing, dissonant form of blackened death metal à la Deathspell Omega meets Ulcerate.

Chinatown, The Night Market (Self-Released, 2016)

2.11.2016 | By Andrew Aversionline

Raw '90s emo, post-punk-esque somberness, and undeniable emotional impact...

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