Bongripper–Terminal Genre: Doom Metal, Sludge Metal, Stoner Metal, Post Metal FFO: Sleep, Sunn O))), Weedeater The criminally underrated mammoth musical act known as Bongripper has returned for their seventh LP released independently through the band’s own label. If you are unfamiliar with this band I will attempt to describe their sound to the best of […]
Tag: deathmetal
Latest List (07/08/16)-Aphex Twin, The Avalanches, Inter Arma, & More!
Aphex Twin–Cheetah EP Genre: Techno FFO: Squarepusher, Boards of Canada, Daft Punk (old) Electronic legend Richard D. James is at it again with another release encompassing his bizarre antics as well as his ambient tendencies. Cheetah boasts a more simplistic take on the Aphex formula with a safer tempo approach one can groove to without having […]
Latest List (07/01/16)-Gøggs & Grave Desecrator
Gøggs-“Self-Titled” Genre: Post Punk, Noise Rock, Garage Rock, Lo-Fi FFO: Ex-Cult, Ty Segall, Fuzz Gøggs is the yet another project brought to you by Garage Rock master Ty Segall. The trio functions as a unique supergroup trio fronted by Ex-Cult‘s Chris Shaw backed by Segall‘s signature fuzzy, raw riffage. What makes Gøggs different than the […]
Latest List (05/27/16)- Hesitation Wounds, Thrice, & More!
Big Thief–Masterpiece Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative Rock, Alternative Country FFO: Mazzy Star, Petal, Japanese Breakfast Masterpiece is a title that may not paint the most humble picture, but this reverb-heavy collection of charming tracks is as delicate as it is beautiful. Utilizing the pristine and emotional vocal performance of frontwoman Adrianne Lenker as its focal […]
Latest List (05/06/16)-Death Grips, Grave Miasma, & More!
Death Grips–Bottomless Pit Genre: Experimental Rap, Hip Hop, Industrial, Punk FFO: Dälek, Shabazz Places, Flying Lotus Death Grips is a very strange musical act. You either “get it” or you don’t. Somehow, I recently managed to understand and appreciate this project but it took a very long time to digest. I had a similar […]
Latest List (04/22/16)-Sorority Noise, Wire, & More!
Dälek–Asphalt for Eden Genre: Alternative Hip Hop, Rap, Experimental, Industrial, Shoegazing FFO: Cannibal Ox, Clouddead Profound Lore is typically known for being a reliable label in the realm of modern metal. My attention was raised when I saw they released a hip hop record this week so I knew I had to give it a […]
Latest List (04/15/16) Blaqk Audio, Lush, & More!
Blaqk Audio–Material Genre: Synthpop, Electronic FFO: AFI, Depeche Mode, Cold Cave I identify as an AFI fan so it goes without saying that the past few years of complete silence from Davey Havok and the boys left me scratching my head. I found Burials to be a marvelous return to form and it left me […]
Latest List (03/04/16)-Church of Misery, Day Wave, Wolveserpent,& More!
Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk–Burritos Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Ambient FFO: Animal Collective, Deerhunter, My Morning Jacket Allow Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk to wrap you in their warm, silken blanket of thought-provoking ambiance. Burritos is a crafty collection of acoustic-driven cavernous chants reminiscent of early Animal Collective. Burritos by Baby Birds Don’t Drink Milk […]
Latest List (02/26/16)-Black Cobra, Death Index, Entombed A.D.
Black Cobra– Imperium Simulacra Genre: Sludge Metal, Doom Metal FFO: High on Fire, Eyehategod With four incredible full lengths under their belts, Sludge/Doom duo Black Cobra illustrate once more their mastery of the metallic craft. Imperium Simulacra is nine savory, sensational, and sludge soaked songs that may cause severe neck injuries from the head banging […]