YAUTJA – Songs Of Descent (Forcefield)

  You should never underestimate the bassists, because they are usually the ones with the coolest amount of killer projects. Just look at Nate Newton. He has Converge, Doomriders, and Old Man Gloom. These are all equally good in their own ways. The bassist for this band, Kayhan Viziri, also plays for Coliseum. And judging… Continue reading YAUTJA – Songs Of Descent (Forcefield)

Interview: Patrick Kindlon of Self Defense Family

Self Defense Family is the type of post-hardcore band that is constantly pushing boundaries, whether it be lyrically or through their music, which seems to change from release to release. They make you reconsider what constitutes punk rock or hardcore. In addition, they have a shifting line-up of musicians that can see the band swell… Continue reading Interview: Patrick Kindlon of Self Defense Family

My Totally Biased Top Ten Albums +1 Of 2013

By Thomas Pizzola It was quite a year for heavy music, as many bands released many great albums — so many in fact, that it was impossible to cut this list just down to ten.  This list reflects nothing but my own personal tastes and what I kept going back for multiple listens throughout the… Continue reading My Totally Biased Top Ten Albums +1 Of 2013

FIGHT THE DEMIURGE/WHORE TORTURE – Split

This isn't the right album cover... That's why they pay us the big bucks.

  By Thomas Pizzola If you are in the mood for sick slices of homemade death metal, look no farther than this split EP, which features two one-person bands that both play brutal death metal. It will make you ask, “What type of sick people come up with this sort of thing?” To answer that… Continue reading FIGHT THE DEMIURGE/WHORE TORTURE – Split

The Dillinger Escape Plan – One Of Us Is The Killer (Sumerian/Party Smasher)

By Thomas Pizzola My first introduction to this band came around the time of Miss Machine way back in 2004. I had just written about another band on their label at the time, Relapse, and their press person wanted to know if I wanted to hear their “highly touted” new album, which just happened to… Continue reading The Dillinger Escape Plan – One Of Us Is The Killer (Sumerian/Party Smasher)