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Image by CultMetalReview by Anthony Abboreno Throneum pursue Death Metal until it becomes fulfilling in itself. Blasphemy, grue, and punkish riffs are their own justification. Don’t look to the lyrics for philosophical insight. Don’t listen to the music for technical inspiration. The content is stupidity and ugliness, with no moral lessons to give. It is […]

Wolf photo by Mark CoatsworthText by Cosmo Lee Traditional metal has long been a staple of my workouts. The beats are simple, the riffs are strong, and the melodies cut through surrounding noise. It’s only a matter of time before I do a proper Manowar workout. Here are three of my current workout favorites. Wolf […]

VaderPhotos by Chris Rowella With few exceptions, Connecticut’s metal scene lacks talent and cohesive support. People come out for Ozzfest and Emmure, but not much else. Thankfully, a variety of international bands temporarily buried that fact at Hartford’s Webster Underground last Friday. I arrived too late to see Rose Funeral, but their cookie-cutter deathcore holds […]

Witchmaster have always incorporated punk and hardcore into their black metal. In the past, their approach has been rawer, occupying a middle ground between grindcore, d-beat, and thrash. On Trücizna (Ibex Moon, 2009), their first album in five years, they’ve opted for cleaner production and brought rock ‘n’ roll elements to the front. Total AnnihilationTwo-Point […]