Throughout the years High On Fire’s legions have continued to grow and given the strength of their recent material, it’s not hard to see why. But while their expansions in influence and admiration from their peers have certainly been prosperous for them, they haven’t exactly equaled a considerable increase in finances or namesake. (more…)

It’s a bit of a kicker that Fear Factory already used the album title of “Soul Of A New Machine” when considering the circumstances surrounding the release of “Mechanize“. A flurry of he said/he said controversy erupted when it was announced that band frontman Burton C. Bell had made amends with previously-ousted guitarist Dino Cazares and had started the band anew with Byron Stroud and Gene Hoglan in place of Christian Olde Wolbers and Raymond Herrera respectively. (more…)

Make no mistake, there is intent behind the name The Empire Shall Fall have chosen for themselves. Fronted by former Killswitch Engage/Seemless frontman Jesse Leach, little tackled on this debut offering is not socio-politically inclined. But while topics like corruption, apathy and all the other ails of modern government/society have proven easy fodder for hardcore lyricists in the past, The Empire Shall Fall take it to a much more epic scale. (more…)

Given the talent involved, the expectations for this debut offering from Them Crooked Vultures are nearly astronomical. The past pairing of Queens Of The Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and Dave Grohl of Nirvana/Foo Fighters fame resulted in the formers “Songs For The Deaf“, arguably one of the most pertinent rock albums of this decade. (more…)

One need look no further than recent promotional photos of Slayer to realize just how far the bands legacy spans. To see grey hairs protruding from the chin of Tom Araya crystallizes the fact that it has been 23 years since they released “Reign In Blood” and forever changed the world of metal in the process. (more…)

While Converge are quickly approaching their proverbial elder statesmen status for the united metal and hardcore factions; the effects of aging, the tribulations of the music industry and the forced responsibilities life throws upon those in their late 20’s/early 30’s have yet to dampen their inferno of wrath and near psychotic intensity. Instead, with “Axe To Fall” the band have expanded not only their musical arsenal, but their intent to deliver as many casualties with it as well.

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While labeling them as a super group may be a bit of a stretch, the meeting of the minds that is Doomriders are as clear and concise in their intentions as ever on “Darkness Come Alive“. For this is an effort that is both crushing and beautiful in the same and oddly enough; almost the exact expected output from a group that is comprised of members of Converge, Cave In, Dissappearer and Cast Iron Hike. (more…)

Given that “New Junk Aesthetic” marks Every Time I Die’s jump from their their longtime label home of Ferret Music to the Epitaph roster, some may be quick to question whether the bands ambitiousness will bite them in the ass in the long run. After all, this is a group who have seemingly become more of a party loving outfit bent on sharpening their edges while simultaneously decreasing their swings in recent years. (more…)