Eximperitus are finally back, and their new album Meritoriousness of Equanimity brings more of the majestic riff-craft these Belarusians are known for. Killer riffs, killer vocals? Cosmo gets technical…
Read more$LAMUARY 2026 – Week 4
January (?) is a time for resolution, reflection, new beginnings, and SLAM. We don’t discriminate: if it slams, we jam. Join us for Slamuary at The Goat Review to DROP HAMMERS ON 2026! Slam IS ALWAYS ON TIME@@@
Read moreOrchid Throne – Buried in Black Review
Our cranky gator found Lor back in 2020, but what will Lor’s bassist’s solo project Orchid Throne do for him? Find out here.
Read moreThe Ruins of Beverast – Tempelschlaf Review
Some bands are great enough to make Scuttlegoat rise through the January sludge of slam-diving. After all, why not take a break with some quality music when $lamuary fails to deliver? But sometimes shit hits the fan even after they escape the sewers.
Read moreUlver – Neverland Review
Ulver are a strange band and Neverland is another strange question mark under their belt. Starting out with its left field album cover, Neveland marks another shift in the band’s direction. This time we are in full deconstruction mode, floating in a vast space of possibility (or an abyss of it).
Read moreInvictus – Nocturnal Visions Review
Join Bobo for his morning seminar on bear nutrition. Start by grounding your breakfast with some Noctrunal Visions, before you move on to the D that Invictus graces your tastebuds with.
Read more$LAMUARY 2026 – Week 3
January is a time for resolution, reflection, new beginnings, and SLAM. We don’t discriminate: if it slams, we jam. Join us for Slamuary at The Goat Review to DROP HAMMERS ON 2026! Slam IS ALWAYS ON TIME@@@
Read moreEnduring Revery – Rhythmic Reciprocity Review
The mix of genres and general feel of Carrier is still here, but Gibson has this time opted for a slightly leaner experience and focused on making some of the songs tighter in progression and intent.
Read moreLychgate – Precipice Review
Normally, The Goat Review has policies against covering releases from the previous year when the year turns. But hold Anti-Peat’s beer, as he’s been necromanced by Lychgates frightening new machine, that permanently steals your glance once you observe it.
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