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Initial Descent: March 31 – April 06, 2024

April 1, 2024March 31, 2024Josh1 Comment

Hour of Penance – image courtesy of Massimiliano Rocchi

I had this big long thing I was going to lead with but the more I thought about it, the more I decided that this week’s new releases couldn’t wait. So, here we go… I have said this recently and I’m saying it again now because the sweet ass death metal from Hour Of Penance kicks off us off in style. Then we move to one of my favorite sludge metal bands, Iron Monkey, who are still one of the nastiest to ever do it, next up we’ve got a beautiful rock / metal outing from Dool (this one hangs around until EOY time, trust me), and last up top this week is The Neptune Power Federation who Chris was super high on so it should be one hell of a good time. And, of course, we’ve got a full listing elsewhere so dig in to those and we’ll be seeing you here throughout the week.

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Receiving the Evcharist: Isenordal and Calumet Farm

March 8, 2024March 7, 2024CoreyLeave a comment

I’m back again! I was thrilled to see this post available for the taking this week because I’m actually heading to the beer mecca that is Burlington, Vermont for the weekend (actually, by the time this posts I’ll probably be multiple Heady Toppers deep already). So in honor of this weekend getaway, let’s talk about… something other than beer! Long story short, I’m mixing it up a bit because I was recently recommended a couple of bourbons at a modest price point, and as a result I felt an immediate need to restock my supply. So yeah! As it goes with these things, when trying new booze, why not talk about it? After scrolling through the promo options this week I landed on Requiem for Eirênê, the latest from Isenordal. I don’t exactly know how to categorize their take on doom metal, but it felt a good match for the 8 Year Old Bourbon from Calumet Farm all the same.

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CANTO: Vlitmas, Vulture, Morta Skuld, and More

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024CoreyLeave a comment

Coming at you late because I had to demolish a kitchen after work. That was fun.

We’ll start with Vltimas, as the release of Epic continues to draw near. The third single from that collection, “Invictus”, can be heard here. As a reminder, that album is set for a March 15 release through Season of Mist.
Out of Peaceville Records, Morta Skuld dropped a new single and video from their forthcoming new album, Creation Undone. Check out “Perfect Prey” here, and be ready for that album’s release this coming Friday.
Thief is releasing Bleed, Memory on April 19 through Prophecy Productions, and today they dropped a video for “Paramnesia”, which includes some pretty wild paranormal activity. I’m into it.
Next up we’ve got some new stuff from Black Absinthe. “Dead Queen” can be seen and heard here. It’s a lot of fun. On Earth or In Hell is on its way as well.
German heavy metal collective Vulture are releasing their fourth album on April 12, titled Sentinels. That will be out through Metal Blade, and a video for the new track “Unhallowed & Forgotten” can be seen below.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Couch Slut, Gatecreeper, Rotting Christ, and More

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024CoreyLeave a comment

I hope everyone enjoyed their (long) weekends. And now, back to the grind. Wait, am I calling this a grind? Of COURSE not.

We should obviously open with the announcement from Couch Slut, and their upcoming new album You Could Do It Tonight. That’s set for an April 19 release through Brutal Panda Records. Check out the video for the new single, “Ode To Jimbo”, right now.
Roads to the North is somehow already 10 years old, and to mark the occasion Panopticon is performing it in full over in Europe during a brief run with Falls of Rauros. An anniversary edition of the album is also on its way, with preorders opening up at the end of the week.
Next up, Gatecreeper. They’ve marked their return with the first new track since 2021’s An Unexpected Reality. Give “Caught in the Threads” a listen, and remember to catch them supporting In Flames in a just a couple more months.
Out of Prophecy, Botanist announced a new album and dropped a new track. Paleobotany is out on May 17, and “Aristolochia” can be heard (and seen) here.
Closing out, we have a single from Rotting Christ, something we had been anticipating for a bit now. Check out “Like Father, Like Son” below. That’s the first single taken from Pro Xristou, which arrives on March 24 through Season of Mist.

“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– cmb

CANTO: Knocked Loose, Arð, Darkspace, and More

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024CoreyLeave a comment

Today… was a long one. But the good news is that I’m about to lock in my first show of 2024.

We shared recently that Allegaeon are joining Decapitated, Septicflesh, and Kataklysm for a North American run in a few months, and today they shared a studio update with original vocalist Ezra Haynes. Busy start to the new year apparently.
Knocked Loose announced a headlining North American run with Show Me The Body, Loathe, and Speed. The party starts in late April and runs into early June. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday.
Doom practitioner Arð returns with the sophomore full-length Untouched by Fire, arriving on April 26 through Prophecy Productions. The first single was released as a lyric video, “Cursed to Nothing But Patience”.
Salt Lake City psych rock trio Iota are releasing Pentasomnia on March 22 through Small Stone Recordings. Preorders are up, and “The Returner” can be heard here.
Should we close with the latest transmission from Darkspace? Yes. Yes we should. “Dark -2.-2” is available below, the third offering from Dark Space -II. That one is officially out on February 16 through Season of Mist.