Veil of Maya "False Idol" Review
Especially with metal bands, bringing new elements into the sound is somewhat risky territory considering fan reception; and clean vocals are one of the riskiest. Veil of Maya, known for their prior deathcore sound, first delved into this with 2015’s Matriarch, pursuing more of a prog metal/djent feel; but even with the clean vocals, there was no debating the heaviness of the album. Their newest effort, False Idol, kicks it up an even further notch, finding a balance between heavy, technical riffing and melodic, progressive soundscapes.
Oh, Weatherly "Make You Bright" EP Review
Oh, Weatherly just made the switch from record company We Are Triumphant to Hopeless Records, and their second EP Make You Bright is proof that this change will suit them well. Although Make You Bright was a bit of a surprise in its release, this new EP is a clear reflection of their jubilance and another step forward in establishing themselves as a band.
RITUAL "No Escape Out Of Time" EP Review
The English quartet R I T U A L (Mononoke, Adam Gross, Tommy Baxter, and Gerard O’Connell) somberly equate love and loss in their stunning debut EP that explores the emotions of sacrifice and loss in the memories of love.
Being As An Ocean "Waiting For Morning To Come" Review
There’s certainly a stigma with heavy bands wanting to go electronically-influenced directions with their music, in that the albums that follow aren’t well-received by some fans. With Waiting For Morning To Come, though, Being As An Ocean has walked that line very well, creating a collection of songs that can appeal to