CD Review: ‘Secret Snakes / Silent Serpent’ by Dead Empires
Sugar and spice and just a dash of…sludge? Last time, the New York three-piece Dead Empires released an album was in 2012, with the vastly interesting debut LP Waiting In Waves. Happily, new material is upon us! The group’s latest release, entit ...
CD Review: ‘Frontschwein’ by Marduk
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Marduk's formation. The Swedish black metal unit celebrates its formation with Frontschwein, its 13th record. The band returns to the theme of war on this record as each track details the tragedy and triumph of comb ...
CD Review: ‘Crusade:Zero’ by Hate
The moment I heard the opening track on this record, I knew I was in for a blasphemous treat. “Vox Dei (A Call From Beyond)” blends industrial and classical music to create an ominous, foreboding atmosphere. “Death Liberator” is the first proper track on ...
Full review and photos of 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival
By Alex Moore, with photos by Michael Bradley Click image for full gallery of Erimha photos by Michael Bradley Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood hosted a day of sweltering heat and searing metal as the seventh annual Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festiva ...