Every fear years, Cardinals Folly comes along and graces with their fuzzy, fuzzy presence.
This band is exactly what any fan would want out of a stoner doom fuzz band. Their songs are long and meandering.
Every so often, when not paying attention, this great melodic solos just show up. This is a wholly shred free record. There might be some hammer-ons or pull offs, but don't be looking for any two handed tapping.
The singer is not that great, but just perfect for the project. From time to time, he leaves his comfort zone and begins the howl growls.
There's very little growth or expansion to their sound, but they've kind of perfected it and I for one hope they keep it going strong for years to come.
Rating A- Bandcamp Facebook
There is nothing wrong with a band with a gimmick or even a flat out joke. Personally, I dig GWAR, Kiss, etc. Nothing wrong with having silly songs about about nothing or appearing on stage as some damned weirdo.
Now, Chopping Mall...these guys, like the aforementioned groups have songs that are worth listening to.
There are riffs and riffs for days. If you're looking for something that's just a bit more than the standard grindcore record, they've got some skits and other random goofiness here.
The only real drawback I have is that...it would be really cool to hear them playing some thought out tunes with choruses, bridges, and yes guitar solos.
But even though...this album is pretty damned awesome.
Rating B Bandcamp Facebook
There was a line in Almost Fanous, when you're lonely, head to the record store and visit your friends.
Honestly, that's what the reviews are starting to seem like now. Glacially Musical is pushing 8 years. Thanks for all the love, support, and filthy AF Black Metal.
Osmose has chosen to release the next EP from New Zealand's Winter Deluge. It's been a long time since I've personally checked in on them and it appears, not much has changed in their world. They're still angry, heavy, and ready to burn the entire planet down.
For some sorts of artists, this sort of stagnation is maddening, but the incremental, almost imperceptible, change is plenty for my ears. Keep it heavy.
Rating: B+ Preorder Facebook
In the past few year, I've been trying to get myself into Prog Rock. The masters have appeared in my record collection..Yes, Kansas, and...other kids..?
When it comes to progressive metal, I've a higher ceiling apparently rather than whatever prog rock this is that I found for $5. Naturally, I love Dragonforce and Iron Maiden, but what about these Habu gents?
They don't seem to be like the Progressive Metal that I've grown up adoring. They're more like a heavier Rush and a far more talented Triumph. This is interesting, because they're Angols and not Canucks.
Anyone looking for acrobatic guitar solos and rhythm bass lines like you read about will find lots to love here. The only real sticking point for me here is the vocals. They're a bit bland for my tastes. Either a bit prettier or a bit more savage and they'd be much more on point for me.
Rating: B- Bandcamp Facebook
When thinking of the best heavy rock bands to come around in the previous few years, Formosa is definitely among the big winners for me.
Their previous album, Sorry For Being Sexy, was the spiritual successor to AC/DC and Kiss but was fun a way that neither of those bands could ever achieve.
They've continued strongly down the same path for the follow up, their third full length.
Danger Zone has the guitar tone of my dreams. It's the perfect vintage sound that warms my heart and fills my soul with joy. The tone is definitely better than the rhythm playing, but when you have precision progressions played through the perfect sound, it's awesome.
This album buries it's predecessor because guitarist, Nik Beer, has made huge strides. His leads are so much better. Melodic solos, harmony solos, and all the good stuff. Then vocalist, Nik Bird, showed me something new.
There's a bit more grit in his voice. He doesn't need to growl, but a little dirt there would go a long way. All in all, a great record.
Rating A- PreOrder Facebook
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