Metal

  • RULE

    RULE EP Boston, MA (Self-released)   “Maiden and Priest fans, it’s time to bust out your old denim…”   Do you love old Def Leppard...

  • Record Review: The River Neva

    The River Neva Chemistry of Holocaust Worcester, MA (Self-released) “Modern melodic progressive metal” The River Neva is just releasing their first EP, Chemistry of Holocaust,...

  • Vinyl of the Month: Dog Shredder

    VINYL OF THE MONTH DOG SHREDDER Brass Tactics Bellingham, WA (Good to Die Records) “Brutal EP from Washington’s shred-prog-masters”   Singer/guitarist Josh Holland wasn’t kidding...

  • Record Review: Animals As Leaders

    Animals As Leaders Weightless Washington, D.C. “Chimera of emotive shred, finger-style jazz & electronica” Animals As Leaders’ tendency to plunge from lofty, circling jazz chords...

  • Record Review: The Contortionist

    The Contortionist Exoplanet Indianapolis, IN “Progressive metal from America’s heartland. With aliens.” The Contortionist is a group of young guys from Indianapolis who have created...