Initial Descent: December 15 – 25, 2021

krolok band
Krolok

Okay, here’s the scoop: Fearless Editor Josh™ who usually puts this things together is away on a family holiday, so backup Slightly Fearful Editor Chris™ is here to get Initial Descent together. And, um…it looks like real slim pickings for the end of the year, huh? So you only get one feature today, the black metal rumblings of Slovakia’s Krolok, who I recall had a damn fine album with 2017’s Flying Above Ancient Ruins. Looks like they’re back with some more evil in the form of Funeral Winds & Crimson Sky, which after a cursory listen sounds like it’s going to be a similar banger. There’s a handful of other releases coming out that I’m sure are worth your time and attention, so check out what’s coming Christmas week after the break and we’ll see you next time.

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Profile: Psych Rockers Deepshade

Deepshade

Grungy, psychedelic rock with a flair for the classics might not sound like it would work, let alone work well. But, in the case of Deepshade, it works like gangbusters. Their second full length, Soul Divider, was released earlier this year and it’s as if they reached back in time to many of the forward thinkers that populated the original Woodstock stage then made several stops along a musical highlight reel along the way back and mixed all that energy with their own brand of laid back rock and just enough heaviness to pack a mighty punch. The band’s sound is a unique one to say the least but definitely a needed sound for today’s increasingly maddening atmosphere as this album is perfect for the weekend good feels or long drives to clear the head—-I’ve done both with it and trust me here. We recently reached out to the band for some answers to our Profile set of questions so head directly below to see how it went down and drop by the links contained within to give them some support. Continue reading

Receiving the Evcharist – Sleepwalker & Maker’s Mark

Receiving the Evcharist

Receiving the Evcharist is our weekly feature where we pair choice albums with our favorite libations.  Drink from the cup of heresy.  This week’s offering: Sleepwalker’s Ichi-go, Ichi-e and Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey.   Continue reading