FACS hail from Chicago and formed in 2017, although listening to their debut album “Negative Houses” you could be forgiven for thinking that you were
Read moreSutekh Hexen / Hissing split (The Flenser, 2017)
I’ll be honest, black metal isn’t my area of expertise. I’m not well versed on its history and I don’t particularly enjoy a lot of
Read moreBig 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
Read moreDead Heavens – “Whatever Witch You Are” (Dine Alone Records, 2017)
Dead Heavens are a weird band. Somewhat of a super-group, led by Walter Schreifels (last seen by most fronting emo-rock heroes Rival Schools, but also
Read moreBoris – “Dear” (Sargent House, 2017)
After 25 years in the business, Japan’s cult metal heroes Boris return with their 23rd studio album, “Dear”. At this point in their career, Boris
Read morePlanning For Burial – “Below The House” (The Flenser, 2017)
The Flenser have an incredible track record of releasing extremely dark, poignant, punishing and flawless albums – this year alone they have released the magical
Read moreToby Driver – “Madonnawhore” (The Flenser, 2017)
Toby Driver is a multi-instrumental composer and songwriter based in New York City. For the uninitiated, he has spent the course of the past two
Read moreVasudeva – No Clearance (Skeletal Lightning, 2017)
Here’s some info about me – I spent over ten years as a multi-instrumentalist in an instrumental band. The most frustrating aspect was being given
Read moreDrab Majesty – “The Demonstration” (DAIS Records, 2017)
80s goth worship is a funny old game. On the one hand, you could (unfairly) argue that Drab Majesty are merely parodying their New
Read moreTrevor de Brauw – “Uptown” (Flenser Records, 2017)
Trevor de Brauw may be best known as the guitarist in Chicago-based riff machine Pelican, having spent much of the last decade-plus pummelling audiences with
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