Crepuscular

I've gathered my supplies and I'm going to sit this one straight through. Trent's going to keep me up for at least another two hours with this masterpiece. As an analytical introvert who enjoys sprawling and dynamic conceptual albums, no coffee is needed to keep me engaged. Complex and haunting, his exploration into the mind's darkness flows seamlessly from one track to the next. Well worth experiencing this one in its entirety, though both sides function nicely as ... read more

Ten years before this, Danny Worsnop decided to sing on a certain infamously terrible rap mixtape and brought us I LOST MY WAY AGAIN, THROUGH THE STORM, THROUGH THE WIND

May started off on a strong note for metal as this Nashville technical death metal band returned with a new song on the first of the month, accompanied by its music video.   "Eyes of Boundless Black" leans more in a melodic death metal direction, reminiscent of early Black Dahlia Murder at points.  After an ominous, orchestral intro, Stevie Boiser's feral, snarling delivery commands your attention along with a dual guitar attack.  This single also introduces a new ... read more

The opening moments of "In the shadow of your former self." feel like a nostalgia trip to early 2000s rock.  Elements of early Linkin Park and Deftones abound without coming across as derivative of those bands.  It's another reason why Cameron Humphrey's band Love is Noise, which he started following the dissolution of his previous band Lotus Eater, is worthy of increased traction and attention.  The song follows the band's debut EP Euphoria, Where Were You?, from last ... read more