Excursions into screamo have already convinced me that black metal and punk are naturally suited for hybridization, so why not explore further? As ideas go, it makes sense to Karg and it makes sense to Peat.
Read moreMessa – The Spin Review
The cruel, ever advancing passage of time spares no one. Three years, and a few mental breakdowns and depressive episodes later, Scuttlegoat finds himself confronted with The Spin. Will it make him turn 360 degrees around and walk away?
Read moreThis Week In Metal, 2024 Week 10
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 Ministry, Second Shooter, Apogean, Ponte del Diavolo, and Ihsahn, you can do that too!
Read morePonte del Diavolo – Fire Blades From The Tomb Review
Enter Ponte del Diavolo (Italian for Devil’s Bridge), a band that has been steadily releasing EPs since 2020 and have now ventured into the realm of their first LP. Inksterium jumped into this with no expectation and emerged from the experience utterly perplexed. This is a nation of people who seem to possess a unique grasp of religion, moody atmosphere, and the art of seamlessly blending these into music. We promise the toll is worth it.
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