Apr 15, 2020
0:25-5:18
CALLIGRAM
(Europe)
Carne
— Uniquely diabolical structures of
dread-filled black metal and chugging hardcore, with a
semi-synthetic vocal that pinned me to the wall.
6:07-13:25
BLACK CURSE
(Denver)
Enraptured by Decay
— Another experiment in vocal styles,
gurgling and seething with a lurching drumming style that creates
groove within every pace.
14:08-19:40
VOLCANDRA
(Kentucky)
The Burning Mountain
— Kentucky black metal doesn’t really
surprise me. Any weirdo-filled repressed society creates a heaving
backlash of angry youth. Kentucky has been shining with diamonds
lately, from Knocked Loose to this debut. Both bands have a
hardcore edge to it, maybe it’s in the Kentucky water.
20:25-25:19
FEARING (Santa
Cruz)
Pictured Perfect
— Fearing beats a shimmering heart in
their style of dark wave, complete with a perfect crooning lad that
is incredible live. Their show was a highlight of 2019.
26:10-31:38
LIKE RATS
(Chicago)
Crimson Cosmos
— Bassist from Weekend Nachos.
Severely death metal now, but still chomping Chicago pit
influence.
31:57-39:29
FANGE
(FR)
Génuflexion
— A mix of death and industrial
effects including a spoonful of danceable beat.
39:47-45:12
LOVIATAR
(CAN)
Silica
— Ozzy Osbourne reborn within a
melancholy Canadian trip.
46:03-48:43
BENIGHTED
(France)
Muzzle
— Grind from a legendary band that
lends a unique lens to the mix.
49:15-54:27
BLACK MAGICK SS
(AU)
Kali
— 80’s style psychedelic synth and
glam and an off-kilter vocalist.
54:49-END
LIVE BURIAL
(UK)
Rotting On The Rope
— Production breathes life into every
instrument in a head-bangable death.