The release of the much-anticipated Odyssey to the West, from the progressive deathcore band Slice the Cake, has been somewhat obfuscated by some internal problems. I do not wish to delve into this, but rather write about the music itself, the lyrics, and the concept surrounding it all. Understand that I do not take any side there, but merely observe the fact that the music is out there for everyone to hear, and that I wish to express my opinions on it, as well as expose the underlying storyline. Today, I will cover the Gallows part. So without … Read more
OSR: April 9th, 2016
The Algorithm – Brute Force
In today’s world, the modern metal scene finds itself facing an odd paradox of being more diverse and varied than ever before, while also having a notably larger number of puritans than a lot of other music scenes. As such, the word “gimmick” gets thrown around way more than it has any right to be, and with an act like The Algorithm I’d say that finding this label tossed about is pretty much a given. However, with the release of its latest album Brute Force, The Algorithm not only completely dismisses the notion of being merely a “gimmick act” … Read more
Book of Sand – Occult Anarchist Propaganda & Elegy
Book of Sand is an experimental one-man band shrouded in mystery. Just trying to put a name on the person behind it would require an extensive investigation; for now, they refer to themselves only as “d”, or “dcrf”. Since 2009, they have nine releases, one of which being a split with The Skin Horse. Last year, I reviewed The Face of the Deep, which I described as unworthy of listening, but upon further reflection provides a unique albeit rather abstract experience, and can be enjoyed for what it is, simply.
Earlier this year, Book of Sand released two albums: … Read more
OSR: April 5th, 2016
There is so much great music assaulting me that I feel submerged by it! I have a hard time keeping up with all the releases. Nevertheless, here we go with a third day streak of OSRs.
Sweden’s ᛒᛚᛟᛞᛊᛒᚨᚾᛞ (Blodsband) just released their latest album, Rungalder. It’s some pretty good atmospheric black metal where the vocals are put in the background rather than in the forefront, so we can better soak in the atmosphere crafted by the instruments. The only downside to me is the drums, which sound very synthesized. It would be a good idea to work on better… Read more