Tag Archives: heavy metal

APE SHIFTER – Ape Shifter

May 26, 2017

Brainstorm 2017 Shape of things can be deceptive, when simian instrumental rock strives to inherit the Earth. With no deficit of trios that drive metal wedge into fusion context, guitarist Jeff Aug has a special edge to stand out on: … Continue reading →

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SOCIAL STAIN – Social Stain

May 3, 2017

Social Stain 2017 Lahti’s hard ‘n’ heavy hunters head for heaven by inheriting hackneyed heft and honing it anew. If ’90s to noughties didn’t bode well for metal, smearing grime all over its shiny surfaces, this Finnish ensemble aren’t ashamed … Continue reading →

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RÜCKWATER – Bonehead

April 26, 2017

Secret Entertainment 2017 Third EP from Finnish three-piece makes a point and a case for a stoner classic to be unearthed. Lava-hot and sludge-like viscous, this group’s tracks don’t take the listener on protracted journeys, though; the Tampere team’s trips … Continue reading →

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DORIS BRENDEL and LEE DUNHAM – Eclectica

April 14, 2017

Sky-Rocket 2017 Coming of age, British duo find their true selves in riveting separation of strands. Here’s a paradox. Over the course of two albums, these two artists seemed to try and fuse art-rock with heavy metal – in various … Continue reading →

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GOODBYE, KINGS – Vento

April 3, 2017

Argonauta 2016 Post-rock poets out of Lombardy praise the wind and find a funereal triumph. Classical piano in a metal setting has, rather often than not, a pretentious presence, but this Milano ensemble weave it into heavy chords in a … Continue reading →

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