EmbertheRaccoon

Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse
Genre: Grindcore/Thrashcore

To those who say grindcore is just a bunch of mindless noise, I say... you're not wrong sometimes, but it can also be an absolute blast (beat). Especially when you have the talents of one Scott Hull, founder of both Agoraphobic Nosebleed and Pig Destroyer. I was drawn initially to the former on the whim that they were more cybergrind, which I am a blooming fan of. Unfortunately for those looking for the cyber within the ... read more

Death Therapy - The Storm Before the Calm
Genre: Christian Metal/Industrial Rock

I don't often talk about it or mention it, but I am a Christian. I don't proclaim it frequently, partially because I often struggle with my own doubts and beliefs, and partially because I am scared of potentially setting a bad example for the faith (God only knows there are many bad actors out there). It's something I keep to myself about; perhaps I should be more open about it, but often, it all ... read more

Iwrestledabearonce - Hail Mary
Genre: Mathcore/Deathcore/Just straight up Danza worship

Every album by the band iwrestledabearonce has something special to offer. The self-titled EP and It’s All Happening introduced chaos and carnage, Ruining It for Everybody tamed the reckless abandon while keeping it fun, and Late for Nothing smoothed some of the rougher edges to produce a catchy and to the point project. After all of that, with the additions of Courtney LaPlante and Mike Stringer, ... read more

iwrestledabearonce - Late for Nothing
Genre: Metalcore/mathcore

Gonna be honest, this might be my fav- okay, I've done this joke already enough times. Of all the iwabo albums, this is probably the one I think is near the bottom of the list for me. However, I will say that it is still a great and beautiful album. The addition of Courtney LaPlante on vocals really strengthens the experience, not to mention the choruses. There is not a single chorus that fails to make me want to sing along. ... read more