Get Skankin’ with The Sneaky Heat Missiles’ New EP, Illusions of Sonic Brilliance

I’m not going to lie; I was never much of a ska person before. It was in my peripheral vision, but I never got up close and personal with it. At least I didn’t until the loveable crew of the Sneaky Heat Missiles snuck their way into my ears, and into my heart. Their sound is upbeat, intense, and horn-ey (horns joke) as all hell. They deliver a fun twist on a classic ska sound...

Killin’ Me Makes No Apologies

Hi FAM fam, it’s yo boi the Denman here, and I have the privilege of reviewing the debut album from the Pittsburgh based punk band Killin’ Me! Let me start by saying that Pittsburgh has a pretty dang good punk scene and I am always impressed with the different punk bands it has to offer and Killin’ Me is one of those bands for me! Pittsburgh music scene veteran rocker/punk rocker Rod Wilkins does it...

Ancient Torture by Olivia M.

The dark swamps of my sludge playlist fester with bands Acid Bath, Chat Pile, and Daevar, and from the tar that bubbles in its underbelly rises Pittsburgh’s Ancient Torture with their self-titled album, Ancient Torture. What defines this genre, a slab of fat cut straight from the arm of doom, is the ability to pair distorted, crunching guitars with a powerful bass and smear it all with hoarse vocals ranting about the depths of despair...

The Karens are one ‘Piss In The Sink’ Away From it Overflowing. I’m Ready With The Paper Towels!

Hey punk music lovers! You love that old school in your face punk music? Where the guitars are just nasty aggressive and right up in your face? And the vocals are angry at the world and are going to let you all know it? Then this is the album for you to listen to! This is the self-titled debut album from The Karens, and it’s a good one folks! There’s a lot to love here!...

Xanxia Signs with Wormholedeath for Reissue of “Maha Kalpa”

New Jersey-based experimental metal band Xanxia is proud to announce their partnership with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their highly acclaimed album “Maha Kalpa” on May 5th, 2023. This will be a new chance for fans of extreme metal music to discover Xanxia’s unique sound. The album tells a universal tale of time and consciousness inspired by the idea of a great cycle of Yugas, originating in Hinduism. Beginning in the golden age and...

Nova Skellis – Energetic, Classic Power Metal from New York!

Nova Skellis, “Life Amongst The Damned” contains ten tracks in the best US Power Metal tradition. In addition to typical powerful numbers like “Fall In Line”, “Mother, May I?” and “Gods To Strike You Down” there are also other shades on the album. So “All The Comfort Of A Graveyard” is a fascinating dark and doomy track. “Something Wicked This Way Comes” carries a 1970s charm, while “Skull Full Of Bees” shows NOVA SKELLIS from...

Mustan Kuun Lapset – Suruaika EP released!

Finnish extreme metal pioneers Mustan Kuun Lapset turns 30! This is celebrated with several live performances after years of hiatus and releasing of Suruaika 1993 – 2023 Anniversary EP. Suruaika by Mustan Kuun Lapset As with the band’s previous album Kruunu (Inverse Records, 2021), the new EP also has an impressive lineup of guests from Finland and the world. For example, French professional cellist Axel Salmona. Axel has previously worked e.g. with Vanessa Paradis, guitarist...

SOVEREIGN COUNCIL Dig Into The Past With “ World on Fire”

From headlining performances as well as supporting slots for some of the biggest bands in metal, Ottawa, Canada’s Sovereign Council have hit the ground running and haven’t stopped since they formed in 2012. They have released two full-length albums to date “New Reign” (2013) and “Laniakea” (2015) and now they have a fresh new EP “World On Fire” for listeners and ahead of its release, the band is offering up the title track as a...

Danama Presents New Music Video “My Blood” and Launch Party

“My Blood” is a track taken from Danama’s debut album “Did you know?!”, out via Epictronic Records. The album is all about control over how you view things in life and becoming aware of your negative thoughts and their impact. With upbeat rhythms and a tasteful combination of old sound and new, Danama hits like a modern-day electronic Paramore. The music video for “My Blood” showcases the band’s energetic performance and catchy melodies, as well...

Canada’s MEDEVIL’s New Album In Tribute To Drummer’s Passing

Medevil is a highly energetic, fast-paced metal band known for their tight songwriting, intense stage presence and roaring vocals. Back in 2016, they released their debut album “Conductor of Storms” and this year they are following it up with “Mirror In The Darkness”, which is dedicated to their late drummer Chris Malcolmson whose drums are recorded on the album. The latest single off this progressive and adventurous new album is “Dead Before Birth” presented with...