Did you know that Sigh’s releases continuously aim to spell out S-I-G-H with the first letter? Metalligator knows. And he also knows that even when Sigh calls on a letter from the past, they know how to make it feel like the next letter in the cycle.
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This Week In Metal, 2025 Week 35
Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Changeling, Vauruvã, and For the Pyres, you can do that too!
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For The Pyres – At The Pyres Of Sin Review
Swedish debutants For the Pyres might be 400 km away from the capital but you can instantly hear the inspiration for much of At the Pyres of Sin. Chainsaws and meth.
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Vauruvã – Mar da Deriva Review
There is a beautiful, dreamlike quality to Vauruvã’s take on black metal, yet it is achieved without losing bite. The inclusion of Brazilian folk and progressive passages has Anti-Peat hypnotized and floating around pleasantly in Brazil-occupied space. Come to Brazil with him!
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Changeling – Changeling Review
What better a return from summer than a 1000 word sermon from the Gator on Changeling’s fierce debut album?
Welcome back! Prog’s on the menu.
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Katatonia – Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State Review
Katatonia are no strangers to ups and downs. You could safely argue that it’s even what their music is about. But with one of the […]
Read moreThis Week In Metal, 2025 Week 22
Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Act of Impalement and Full of Hell, you can do that too!
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Full of Hell – Broken Sword, Rotten Shield Review
Broken Sword, Rotten Shield is the newest entry in Full of Hell’s eclectic musical canon. In a way, it’s a continuation of the bands previous record, which explored more noise rock-oriented textures inspired by ’90s outfits like Helmet or The Jesus Lizard. Hopefully the Helmet works too… cause the sword and shield certainly ain’t gonna cut it.
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Act of Impalement – Profane Altar Review
2025 has, to put it bluntly, fucking sucked for me and while I’m actively working towards improving my situation, I’ve searched for music to fill that anger. It’s been a very successful quest, and I keep finding new gems to become a vital part of my rotation as a result. Today’s act is one such example: Tennessee based death metal juggernaut Act of Impalement.
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Crypts of the Unknown: Khonsu – The Xun Protectorate
