by Jordan Jerabek | Dec 13, 2016 | Best Of 2016, Lists
2016 flat-out ruled. Here’s ten of my favorites of the year, records I believe to be genre standouts, albums that set a new standard, or just unbelievably consistent pieces from start to finish. Let’s be honest, with so many great records (and some yet to...
by Jordan Jerabek | Nov 16, 2016 | New Music
Maybe it’s just me, but 2016 has seen a lot in way way of quality grind. The year started strong with solid (and not to be forgotten) releases from Gadget, Magrudergrind, and Rotten Sound. Weekend Nachos, Nails, Vermin Womb, Wormrot, and Car Bomb have all carried the...
by Jordan Jerabek | Nov 10, 2016 | New Music
What a Tuesday. I’m still in disbelief. Oh, you didn’t hear? Behold The Arctopus released their latest album, Cognitive Emancipation, without the typical pre-release hype and fanfare. Coincidentally, it’s exactly the chaotic jazz metal mindfuck we need with enough off...
by Jordan Jerabek | Oct 6, 2016 | New Music, News, Releases
If you haven’t been listening to us nag and nag about how you should listen to Anciients, here’s your chance to rectify that (stupid) mistake. The Canadian prog metal group are streaming their upcoming album, Voice of the Void, ahead of its release October...
by Jordan Jerabek | Sep 23, 2016 | New Music, News, Touring
The Grammys are bullshit. No doubt about it. Grading art is not only pointless for us as fans, but it also belittles the crucial relationship between listener and artist. Putting that aside, what if the most controversial moment in Grammy metal history was just ahead...