Brian and Vince chat with Nino, owner of The Firm Clothing, and organizer of many hardcore punk shows in the San Diego area, and beyond. Nino is also a big fan of the San Diego metal scene, and has been a kind sponsor of the Metal Swap Meet.Vince and Brian chat with Nino, owner of…
Sludge Keeper – Slough of Despair review
The Italian debut album from the band named Sludge Keeper is a no nonsense Death Metal album. I thought the actual mix of the album was excellent. The Death Metal drums dominant this album, but not in the bad way. The guitar work is upfront and prominent in the mix. The drums and rhythm section…
Venom Inc., Exhumed, Acid Witch photos
Venom Inc. played at House of Blues in San Diego on June 29, 2023. Full gallery can be viewed at HeavyMetalPhoto.com. All photos by Brian Parker.
Jag Panzer – The Hallowed Review
Panzer Attack!! The seminal Colorado heavy metal quintet, Jag Panzer, have returned with their 11th full length, “The Hallowed“, releasing Friday June 23rd, 2023 on Atomic Fire Records. Jag Panzer first formed in 1981 releasing the critically acclaimed debut, “Ample Destruction” in 1984. I’m gonna be straight with you. Throughout my metal journey, the “heavy…
Coffin Mulch – Spectral Intercession
The forthcoming Debut Death Metal album from the band from Scotland. From the first song to the last, this album from Coffin Mulch holds its own in any part of the world. Driving rhythm’s, and heavy riffs. Head banging type of music. This album feels like a its part of the family of great metal…
Dødheimsgard “Black Medium Current” album review
A twisted and melancholic journey of modern extreme metal….
Torture Rack – Primeval Onslaught Review
Groov-y Raise your hand if you like Cannibal Corpse? The Portland, Oregon OSDM quartet, Torture Rack puts out their 3rd full length, “Primeval Onslaught” on June 9th via 20 Buck Spin. Torture Rack consists of bassist and vocalist JG and guitarist T.T. Those initials might sound familiar as JG and T.T. have another death metal…
Cattle Decapitation Interview Travis Ryan [video]
‘Terrasite’ comes out May 12, 2023 Brian, Vince, and Israel talk with Travis Ryan, vocalist of San Diego death metal band Cattle Decapitation. We talk about the pandemic, what led up to the recording of ‘Terrasite,’ as well as what it’s like to tour and play festivals. Be sure to check out our latest details…
Nightmarer – Deformity Adrift Review
Technical(ly) Death Metal A small departure from my last review, this time I am diving into the waters of “technical death metal”, according to Metal Archives. On deck we have Nightmarer with their 2nd full length album, “Deformity Adrift” due out May 5th, 2023 on Total Dissonance Worship. The reason I say “according to Metal…
Thanatomass – Hades Review
Raw, Hateful Black Metal I recently took a business trip to the middle of butt-fuck nowhere, Tennessee. I can’t say much about why I was there, but if you Google what Oak Ridge, Tennessee is known for you might be able to figure out the nature of the trip. On the flight I had some…
