Langdon Hickman

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Langdon Hickman's Top Albums of 2019

The “I’m Listening to Death Metal” mastermind likes more than just death metal… but still loves death metal.

Öxxö Xööx's "Ÿ" Invites Bedlam to the Avant-Garde

We dig into “Ÿ,” the latest hyper-idiosyncratic work of French avant-garde doom outfit Öxxö Xööx, to unpack its esoteric array of sounds and effects.

Cattle Decapitation; or, the Grim Cartographers of Earth's "Death Atlas"

We dive head-first into the apocalyptic new “Death Atlas,” a Cattle Decapitation record for the record books.

Hypno5e Finds "A Distant (Dark) Source," Makes it Close and Real

Djent will always be a contentious tag, but Hypno5e goes far beyond its trappings with their latest release via The Ocean’s in-house label Pelagic Records. Here’s our full review of this beauty.

Blood Incantation's "Hidden History of the Human Race" is Death Metal Infinite, Incarnate

The shortest possible critical statement: “More Blood Incantation! AOTY 5/5.” This, however, clearly won’t suffice, so here’s a more comprehensive set of thoughts. The new album releases tomorrow.

Schammasch's "Hearts of No Light" Can't Square a Triangle, but Shapes Up on its Own

We dive into the complexities and eccentricities of Schammasch’s latest full-length “Hearts of No Light” — how does it stack up against the venerable “Triangle,” as well as the interim EP?

Universe in a Ball!: Ten Years of Devin Townsend Project's "Addicted"

The Devin Townsend Project’s pop-inflicted “Addicted” turns ten.

The Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra's Dark Legacy

A well-earned 20-year wait for the progressive power metal stalwarts’ fabled orchestral album.

Botanist Constructs Their Own "Ecosystem"

The “verdant metal” troupe offers wisdom from their green kingdom.
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