Denton, Texas has a history of producing pretty killer punk rock, what with the likes of The Marked Men, The The post Review: Venus Twins ‘/\/\/\/\/’ EP appeared first on The Sleeping Shaman ..read more

I had been on a Cattle Decapitation bender, when the YouTube algorithm brought up a video of a live show The post Review: Escuela Grind ‘Dreams On Algorithms’ appeared first on The Sleeping Shaman ..read more

When the Shaman-In-Chief tasked me to review the re-edition of Habak’s debut effort Insania, I thought it would be an The post Review: Habak ‘Insania’ [Reissue] appeared first on The Sleeping Shaman ..read more

Freshly minted and with the musical equivalent of that new car smell, Berenice, the UK five-piece hailing from East Anglia The post Review: Berenice ‘Berenice’ EP appeared first on The Sleeping Shaman ..read more

Candy hail from Richmond, Virginia – Its Inside You marks their second release on Relapse Records, following on from their The post Review: Candy ‘It’s Inside You’ appeared first on The Sleeping Shaman ..read more

I chose to review Plagues Upon Plagues for two reasons; one was because they are on Southern Lord, a label which rarely if ever disappoints and the other was due to the inclusion of Andy Hurley from Fall Out Boy. Whilst I’m not a fan of said band, I was intrigued enough nevertheless to hear what this project would sound like with his inclusion. Sect ‘Plagues Upon Plagues’ Artwork Formed in 2015, Sect unites prominent names from within the hardcore/metal scenes including the aforementioned Andy Hurley on drums (also of Racetraitor), guitarists Scott Crouse (Earth Crisis/Tooth & Claw) and Ji ..read more

Somewhere in a parallel universe, I’m sure that Mastiff are headlining huge shows across the globe as they have always been a band that, in my humble opinion, are greatly underappreciated. Deprecipice is their fourth album which is offering up their twisted world of extreme metal, sludge and hardcore, fused together to create the most brutal sonic onslaught possible. Mastiff ‘Deprecipice’ Artwork The five piece from Kingston upon Hull have produced a record that is epically heavy, with the vocals from Jim Hodge being as ferocious as anything you’ll hear this year or any other year for that mat ..read more

New Yorkers Couch Slut have been active since 2012 and are comprised of Kevin Hall (bass), Theo Nobel (drums), Amy Mills (guitars), Megan Osztrosits (vocals) and newbie guitarist Dylan Dilella (Pyrrhon/Solo) who replaces original member Kevin Wunderlich. The band already have three full-length studio albums to their name, 2014’s My Life As A Woman, 2017’s Contempt and 2020’s Take A Chance On Rock ‘n’ Roll. Couch Slut ‘You Could Do It Tonight’ Artwork You Could Do It Tonight, their latest long-player continues the band’s penchant for darkly satirical album art that bring to mind Raymond Pettibo ..read more

‘Brace yourselves…’ is the opening of the accompanying press release for the debut full-length from APF Records signed weapon of malcontent devastation Wasted Death. Now having had a promising start to the new year blown out of the water due to some personal stuff I won’t bore you with, I’ll just throw out the old adage, when life gives you lemons… well fuck lemonade, my jug of choice in such times is sinus clearing, brutal musical relief. Wasted Death ‘Season Of Evil’ Artwork Fortunately timed, comes the release of Season Of Evil, exhumed from the rabid minds of savage trio Charlie Davis (Beg ..read more

Forming in 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Gouge Away‘s line-up comprises of Christina Michelle – vocals, Thomas Cantwell – drums, Mick Ford – guitar, Dylan Downey – guitar and Tyler Forsyth – bass. Soon after their formation came the self-released Still Bored and Focus Your Anger EPs followed by the Dies and Burnt Sugar full lengths not long after. Gouge Away ‘Deep Sage’ Artwork Deep Sage marks the band’s third album with work commencing on it back in 2019 and songs demoed in 2020, however, with Covid came an enforced hiatus. The only peep heard from the band during this interim period was ..read more