Russian Circles have been around ever since post metal blew up in the mid-00s, sitting proudly alongside the likes of Isis, Cult of Luna and
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Cave In – Final Transmission (Hydrahead, 2019)
Early last year, post-hardcore stalwarts Cave In began preparing for their follow up to 2011’s White Silence. With all the members involved in various other
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Sumac – Love In Shadow (Thrill Jockey, 2018)
On their third full length album, Sumac take their rightful place as the Kings Of Heaviness. Although the band’s three members have performed in some
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Modern Rituals – The Light That Leaks In (Holy Roar Records, 2018)
Going into this, I admittedly didn’t have any idea what to expect, having not bothered to read the press release in advance. I think I
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Split Cranium – I’m The Devil And I’m OK (Ipecac, 2018)
Second album here from transatlantic supergroup Split Cranium. Members of Converge, Circle and Isis combine like Devastator to dish out a D-beating of epic proportions.
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88 Fingers Louie – Thank You For Being A Friend (Bird Attack, 2017)
Last time 88 Fingers Louie released an album, we had a Labour government, I was sporting questionable facial hair and international terrorism was not as
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Big Hush – “Spirit / Wholes” (Robotic Empire, 2017)
Big Hush hail from Washington DC – a city rich in musical history, with many bands owning a fervent DIY ethic and a tendency to
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