SLIFT’s ‘Fantasia’ Is a Triumph of a Concept Album
SLIFT tell us that the planet is on fire and the men with claws are dancing, but don’t sacrifice a decibel of their noise. It’s a small triumph of artistic discipline.
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Kyuss Captured a Unique Moment in Metal History 30 Years Ago
While not a perfect record, Kyuss’ …And the Circus Leaves Town captures the Californian stoner rock juggernauts at a unique moment in time.
Queens of the Stone Age Played Long Game with ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’
Circumstances surrounding Queens of the Stone Age’s ‘Lullabies to Paralyze’ forced the band to transition and double down on their iconic brand of alternative rock.
Pelican Deluxify ‘The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw’
Pelican’s newly remixed and remastered version of The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw is an excellent update of a post-metal staple.
Two New Tribute Albums Show Soundgarden’s Magic Can’t Be Replicated
For better and worse, the latest installments in Magnetic Eye’s Soundgarden tribute series only underscore the iconic Seattle quartet’s range.
Six Years Off Isn’t Enough to Derail Queens of the Stone Age
Despite the personal turmoil for Josh Homme, In Times New Roman… is remarkably consistent with Queens of the Stone Age’s last few records.
‘In Times New Roman…’ Is Queens of the Stone Age’s Most Introspective Record
Queens of the Stone Age’s …In Times New Roman is classic in all its grit and posture, revealing a pensive Josh Homme writing about his life and tribulations.
March to Infamy: An Interview with Pelican’s Trevor Shelley de Brauw
Conceived on acoustic guitars in Chicago apartments, Pelican’s breakthrough second LP gets reissued, with Trevor Shelley de Brauw spinning many yarns about its creation.
Gojira Issue a Rallying Cry for Collective Resilience with ‘Fortitude’
French metal quartet Gojira introduce new wrinkles in their sound on Fortitude without abandoning their origins.
Mastodon’s ‘Medium Rarities’ Could’ve Used More Substance
Medium Rarities is the kind of album that will appeal mostly to longtime Mastodon fans.
RidingEasy Records Readies New Brown Acid Comp With the Brood’s “The Roach” (premiere)
Brown Acid: The Tenth Trip features some of the most obscure sides on the planet, including this 1969 blues-based ripper that imagines what Motörhead might have sounded like as the house band at a Toledo Holiday Inn.
Dead Feathers Ride Into the Terrifying Storm Via ‘All Is Lost’ (album stream) (premiere)
Chicago heavy rock outfit, Dead Feathers take the long view on an album that asks us to look deep within and face our fears. Landing squarely between Black Sabbath and Fairport Convention, Dead Feathers come up winning.