Singularity - Singularity

Singularity is a four piece band from Arizona. Members are, Jack Fliegler - Guitar/Vocals, Nathan Bigelow - Drums, Adam King - Bass Guitar/Vocals, Nick Pompliano - Keyboards/Vocals. Genre is Metal, symphonic black, tech death metal.

This is their self titled, self released album on September 24th 2014. The record contains ten songs. The first thing that perked my ears was how progressive and complex the music sounds. These are well thought out compositions. The black metal roots are evident. The arrangements do break away from the standard b/m structure and they add more layers within each verse to give the band a unique sound. Some of my favorite songs from this release are Utopian Flesh and The Descent, melodic and yet complex, I played them at high volumes many times. "The Ascension", features some wicked and memorable guitar riffs, I was completely blown away at how flawlessly they played the harmonies and makes this another song to crank up the volume on. 

The production overall is excellent. Drums are spot on, every grind and mid tempo passage sound devastating. Guitars have great tone and the solos sound amazing. The bass is powerful and punishing.

My final thoughts, a powerful album that should not be overlooked. Rooted in black metal but breaks the boundaries with progression and complexity. Memorable interludes and epic atmosphere. You'll want to keep your ears glued to this album. ~Artemortifica

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UNREST Debut New Track on Apoch's metal review

Philadelphia/Brooklyn grinders UNREST have debuted new track "Quit" from upcoming album Grindcore. Check out the exclusive stream and an interview with the band at apochs-unrest

Grindcore will be released on Unspeakable Axe Records March 24.

If the band name doesn't spell it out for you, the album title surely will.  This is nothing but grindcore - stripped down, unpretentious, and loud.  At the same time, it's much more than that. UNREST is comprised of craftsmen from bands both familiar (WOE, TRENCHROT and those about to be (Dark Descent's up-and-coming doom act, CRYPT SERMON).  The riff and song construction throughout this debut album is right in line from what you'd expect from a group of such capable veterans.  They wear their NASUM (and by proxy, NAPALM DEATH) influence on their sleeves, but through sheer mastery of the craft elevate the material well beyond a mere tribute to old masters.

Ingurgitating Oblivion - Continuum of Absence

Ingurgitating Oblivion is a five piece death metal band from Germany. members include, Ingo Neugebauer - drums, Christian Pfeil - bass, Sascha Hermesdorf - guitars, Ulrich Kreienbrink - vocals, Florian Engelke - lead guitars.

Continuum of Absence released on September 16th, 2014, Willowtip Records. This album consist of seven tracks. Even after listening to the first couple of songs, it was hard to figure out what genre to place their style in, not that it needs to be categorized. Metal roots are evident. Lots of twist and turns in the verses, grinding drums and stomping bass sound. There is a certain dark atmosphere to the writting process, off time interludes, dissonant chords, maniacal and deliberate execution. The music is intricate and mad as possible. The song Avatar Of Radiating Abscence is a mind bender, it makes the listener wonder where exactly in the cosmos they might end up. Since they are not following the standard formats we hear in many other bands, the music becomes an entity of its own unique signature.

In conclusion, an intriguing musical journey, much like its cover, mysterious and suspenseful, the album breaks some boundaries and wraps its dark tentacles inside your mind. ~Artemortifica

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Venom, Destruction, Annihilator, Behemoth performing Motorhead live 2015

Check out this recent footage of Venom, Destruction, Annihilator, Behemoth performing Motorhead's Ace of Spades live on the 70000 Tons of Metal cruise.

Colombia's NEPENTE to Release 'I Will Get Your Soul' March 31

Colombian Death/Black Metallers NEPENTE will release I Will Get Your Soul March 31 on Cimmerian Shade Recordings. And this time the temperature surpasses face-melting levels!

I Will Get Your Soul follows sophomore full-length Suffering is the Seed (MetalHit 2012/Sonic Blast Media 2013), an album The RingMaster Review called "a savage and sonically scurrilous violation, a torment of corrosive intensity and unbridled devastation" and Teeth of the Divine described as "one hell of a vicious cyclone."

I Will Get Your Soul was recorded at Manizales Studio (Manizales Colombia), and mixed/mastered at Hertz Recording Studio (Bialystock, Poland) by Slawomir Wieslawski and Wojciech Wieslawski.

1. I Will Get Your Soul

2. Show me that You are Suffering

3. Gray Land

4. Last Rites 

All music by Pablo Vasquez.

All lyrics by jose Fernando Ospina C.

Additional rhythm and lead guitars by Victor Hugo "Tormento"

Cover art by Leonardo Duarte Enciso.

Album layout/design: Leoonardo Xiomara Valencia

Nepente logo by Julian Carddona

Dysnomia - Dysnomia

Dysnomia is a five piece band from Vigo, Pontevedra. Members are, Jorge Fernández, Rodrigo Blas, Aaron Fariña, Alex de la Sota, Eloi Pascual. Genre is described as death metal. 

The self titled album released by Suspiria Records on November 20 2014. This album contains ten tracks. My first thoughts, this is relentless and destructive. It delivers high energy from the opening song to the last. There is a mix of keyboard and harmonizing guitar riffs done flawlessly and are epic in proportion. The guitar players do some complex arrangements, the solos are catchy and show a lot of talent. The song Baptized In Rain is a good example of the creative level being experienced. Along with all the high energy and wicked guitar riffing, there are also some great sounding female vocals included in this composition that makes this a replay worthy track. If you want fast and intense, the song "A Light At The Shore" brings the devastation full force, strong drum kicks and fierce verses. Reach Clarity is another notable song that should be played at a high volume while driving at high speed on the highway. In conclusion, metal on full throttle, strong delivery and excellent first debut album. I recommend it for the new generation of metal heads as well as the old school dm fans. ~Artemortifica

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Below The Sun - Envoy

Below The Sun is a five piece band from Siberia. Members include, GurGenn - Guitars, Mind Sarcophagus - Guitars, Vocals, Foltath Eternum - Vocals, Covert Lore - Bass, Mourning - Drums, Overtone Singing. Genre is described as Experimental/Post-Metal. 

Their album Envoy will be released via Temple of Torturous Records on February 2015. The album contains six songs. Each one with a long build up. The opening track is about eight minutes long. The music slowly soaks in and festers in my mind. I enjoyed the entire listening experience from start to finish. One of the songs I hit replay on was Drift in Deep Space, it sounds monumental. The opening builds up into demonic growls and then into some spine crippling highs. I like how it all comes together and suddenly a clean guitar piece chimes in, really memorable transitions and stands out to me from the other tracks. The Earth, is an instrumental, it resonates with me because of the lead guitar work, catchy interludes and clean melodies combined with powerful distortion give it a unique form. 

As far as production goes, drums are punchy and powerful. Solid guitar tone even at the low end. Bass is massive and lays a solid foundation. In conclusion, a great release, an epic doom metal album, reminds me of Neurosis or early Paradise Lost. Be sure to add this one to your collection. ~Artemortifica 

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