Pupil Slicer’s debut, Mirrors, was a jagged burst of Grinding Mathcore (complemented with tastefully picked Electronica influences) that caught my ear for its neurotic character. Come 23, my expectations for a follow-up are unfortunately high for more of the same ilk. Blossom is not Mirrors, that much is clear. Will this release be able to blossom into its own thing?
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Haken – Fauna Review
Emerging from their recent affair with djent, Haken are reaching back to their tried and true progressive metal style that graced albums like The Mountain and Affinity, with their new album Fauna. You will find plenty of synth led shenanigans that remind of the early Haken albums. Forget the flora, this is all about the fauna!
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Dawnwalker – House of Sand Review
Dawnwalker aren’t trying to show off. Instead, each piece of the puzzle informs the whole of this slow despair-fueled journey into death. Yes, House of Sand is an album of rock songs, but also it’s built of small details and an overwhelming feeling of self inflicted misery. Stare into its windows and be still.
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Crypts of the Unknown: Capilla Ardiente – The Siege
