Posts tagged "metal"
The Downward Spiral Nine Inch Nails
Trent Reznor set a benchmark in the industrial rock genre whilst simultaneously providing a form of therapy for millions of angst-filled listeners.
Gore Deftones
Without sacrificing the brutality fans have come to expect from Deftones, Gore strikes a delightful balance. Perhaps the band's most accessible record to date.
Dissociation The Dillinger Escape Plan
Furious metal rackets trade blows with soft, elegant jazz fusion and string arrangements, and the whole exchange is gorgeous and horrible at the same time.
13 Songs for a horrible Halloween
Let's face it, Halloween playlists can be awful. Here lies an alternative lineup of frightening songs. More treats than tricks, we promise.
“Show those ruffians how it’s done” – André and Fred listen to Metallica
Metallica roll back the years with a tight, rollicking ride, wiping the smug looks off our faces in the process.
Toxicity System of a Down
It may not be the best in its class, but Toxicity still has a charm to it. The record is a worthwhile listen for turn of the century flavour metal.
Murder the Mountains Red Fang
This album is a solid and grounded metal music offering with interesting vocal themes, expansive drums, and raucous riffs. Well worth a try.
Gold & Grey Baroness
Gold & Grey strives to be an epic of sorts, with its sprawling tracklist and adventurous sonic deviations. Despite some frustrations, it largely succeeds.
Fear Inoculum Tool
While we can all appreciate a slow build, a rolling riff, and an expansive soundscape, TOOL's 90-minute non-epic leaves much to be desired.
This frilly ape's 'Lovely mutant cauliflower' as weird and wonderful as it sounds
It's quite the fusion of sounds, and huge credit goes to Rumerio for creating something so distinctive. It's rather captivating, truth be told.