HEAVY modern symphonic metal with killer melodies and fabulous song writing! I didn’t know who Flowerleaf was until late last year when they released a single called “Silksong” that came to my attention via an Instagram ad. If you are a video game aficionado or just happen to be familiar with the Hollow Knight series, […]
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An epic comeback resulting in seriously epic death doom! It seems like there has been a trend for a number of bands to release something new after a very long wait. Two notables last year were Ancient Bards and Crimson Shadows, and then Coroner beat them all with their first new album in 32 years.
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Progressive thrash + speedy technical thrash = an amazing show full of energy and fun! Coroner released their first album in 32 years this past October, and North America was blessed to get a follow-up tour in early 2026, with direct support from thrash legends Heathen. The tour stopped at El Corazon in Seattle, WA,
Exploring the grief of loss with gothic death doom melancholy! Losing someone you love sucks. It can weigh on you like a ton of bricks, suffocating in its pressure, some of the deepest and darkest melancholy one can feel. Many albums across genres have explored these themes, and one of my favorite metal albums from
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Gritty progressive metal with passion, heft, and a few wrinkles! Humanity struggles with change, and metalheads are at the forefront. Your favorite band puts out a new album, and it is a stark difference from previous output, and suddenly you are decrying their integrity. It happens in all genres, but it seems to result in
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Guitars and keys for the win as traditional and power metal collide! I always enjoy discovering new bands, particularly ones that are not on my radar. I listen to a lot of music but can’t review everything, whether due to lack of time or simply following my rule of not reviewing things I dislike. Sadly,
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Powerful Seattle speed metal with attitude! I went through a phase in middle and high school (in the 90’s) where I consumed speed and thrash for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Due to my upbringing, my menu was limited, but that just means I knew every word, riff and drum hit for the likes of Deliverance,
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Black, death, doom, and more! One of my favorite things about going to shows is discovering new bands. I have never gone to a metal show fully blind (though this one was close!), but there have been plenty of shows I have attended where I was only really familiar with 1 or 2 out of
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Gothic and theatrical symphonic metal that rewards the discerning listener Austrian gothic symphonic metal band Edenbridge has been around for quite some time, releasing their 12th full length in their 25+ year career in mid-January, entitled “Set the Dark on Fire.” Founded by guitarist and composer Arne “Lanvall” Stockhammer and long-standing vocalist Sabine Edelsbacher, the
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Speed metal, thrash, attitude, and fun! Seattle speed metal warriors Vanishment released their latest album, “…And Now We Die” on January 23 (read my review!), and to celebrate they held an album release show on January 31 at Baba Yaga in Seattle, WA. The show was a full-on speed / thrash showcase of local talent,
