It’s a little difficult to call this band New Wave of American Thrash even though this record fills the genre nicely with a powerful debut release on Nefarious Industries.
Reviews
KATATONIA – “City Burials” (Peaceville Records)
Slow Tempos and Softer Atmospheres in Katatonia’s City Burials Album
ODIOUS MORTEM “Stream of Synesthesia” (Willowtip Records)
Psychedelic Tech-Death Masters Return After 13 Years Synesthesia is the third release from California technical death metal legends Odious Mortem. Listening to this album puts you back in time of the age of early Unique Leader Records. The brutality, production,… Read More ›
WRVTH – “No Rising Sun” (Unique Leader Records)
“A Resonance Lingers in WRVTH’s Farewell Album” Winds of sorrow, aggression, hope and introspection push through in the Northern California band’s final album No Rising Sun. Rain in summer vibes keep coming to mind when figuring out the stance on… Read More ›
Fallujah – “Undying Light” (Nuclear Blast)
Tech Elements Simmer Down But Fallujah’s Signature Sound Remains
Equipoise – “Demiurgus” (The Artisan Era)
Equipoise’s LP Debut is a Blistering Fury of Virtuosity and Complexity Following up to their 2016 EP Birthing Homunculi, Equipoise’s first full-length “Demiurgus” sets the bar even higher with relentless talent and in-depth compositions. An album cover that depicts a… Read More ›
Failure by Proxy Thrills a Packed Ace of Spades
Vet-Traxx artist Failure by Proxy was selected as main support for the mainstream rock band Puddle of Mudd at Ace of Spades on January 26, 2019. Failure by Proxy was recently nominated for a 2019 Sacramento Area Music Award (Hard… Read More ›
Concert Photo Review: Devildriver at Holy Diver – November 17th, 2018
Devildriver recently performed at Holy Diver on their “Outlaws ‘Til The End” U.S. Headline Tour. Nikon shooter Jennifer Black was there to capture the excitement.
An Evening With Behemoth In San Francisco, California – November 23rd, 2018
Almighty black and death metal legends Behemoth tore up the stage at The Regency Ballroom in San Francisco Friday night, November 23. This was my first time seeing the Polish Satanic-lyrical themed powerhouse. I knew after all of these years… Read More ›
Philip H Anselmo and the Illegals pack Holy Diver
Philip H. Anselmo & the Illegals packed Holy Diver in Sacramento Sunday night, November 11. I’ve seen Pantera at least four times in New York and California, I’ve seen Down a few times, I’ve seen the Illegals twice before Sunday… Read More ›
Alchemy Chamber – Opus I: Subtle Movements From Within (self release)
Released October 6th 2018, Canadian Neo-Classical instrumental band Alchemy Chamber’s debut self-released album Opus I- Subtle Movements from Within features a lineup of instruments one could find from a lot of bands (drums, bass, guitar) with the added enhancement of… Read More ›
Clutch – Book of Bad Decisions (Weathermaker Music)
Maryland’s Clutch, return to the recorded music scene, with their twelveth album, “Book Of Bad Decisions”. The fourth being, on their own label, imprint Weathermaker Music. With fifteen tracks of bluesy, funky stoner rock, Clutch serves us up a platter… Read More ›
Nothing More Takeover at Cargo Concert Hall in Reno 7/23/18
Nothing More headlined Cargo Concert Hall at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno Monday night, supporting their album, The Stories We Tell Ourselves. Nothing More performed with Bad Wolves and Eyes Set to Kill on an off-night from their current… Read More ›
Glanville – First Blood (Fat & Holy Records)
Formed by childhood friends Philipp Michel and René Hofmann, Glanville is a brand new heavy rock band from Germany. Having played in groups like Wight, Foh, The Earwix and Milking the Goatmachine, Hofmann and Michel are experienced musicians and quickly… Read More ›
Gruesome – Twisted Prayers (Relapse Records)
“Twisted Prayers” is GRUESOME’s second full length release and wherever the hell Chuck Schuldiner is, he has this thing on full blast and is throwing up the horns. If you think this band is simply a Death tribute band, a… Read More ›
Dimmu Borgir – Eonian (Nuclear Blast Records)
Aww, DIMMU BORGIR. The band that divides the black metal fan base like Donald Trump has divided America, have released their latest magnum opus “Eonian”. After “Abrahadabra”, I was really expecting something similar. I couldn’t have been more wrong. While… Read More ›
Velo Misere – Genealogía del Eterno Desasosiego (Hexencave Productions)
Velo Misere is formed by five black metal devotees who have been active during the last decade, manifestly or anonymously, in several bands within the Spanish underground metal scene. They debuted in 2017 with their first demo ‘Compendio de Trágicos… Read More ›
An Evening With John 5 In Sacramento, California – April 15th, 2018
On April 15th 2018 John 5 returned to Sacramento accompanied by supporting act Hero Jr. This was my second time seeing John 5. The first time was in 2015 on a headlining tour with Doyle. The show took place at… Read More ›
Voidthrone – Kur (Self Released)
If had to describe this album in three words; Fury, Hate, darkness. In this case these are all good things. Kur From Voidthrone is an amazing piece of blackened death. Voidthrone hail from Seattle, and this will be their first… Read More ›
Blood of the Wolf – II: Campaign of Extermination (Self Released)
Blood Of The Wolf is a blackened death metal band from Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 2012, Blood Of The Wolf combines breakneck riffing with memorable melodic passages, relentless drumming and intense vocal delivery. In 2013 the band released a two… Read More ›
Angerot – The Splendid Iniquity – (Black Market Metal)
South Dakota-based death metallers, Angerot rise from the ashes of Midwestern Metal to announce their crushing debut album, The Splendid Iniquity. Featuring a cast of seasoned veterans who share roots that reach back to the very beginnings of the… Read More ›
Bestailord – Law of The Burning (Satanath Records)
Ok. With a name like Bestailord I was totally expecting Black Metal. Damn, was I TOTALLY wrong! Bestialord’s “Law of The Burning” serves up quite a tasty little morsel of straight to your face metal ranging from doom, to death,… Read More ›
Defiatory – Hades Rising (Black Lion Records)
Aw Sweden. Not only do you give us beautiful women, but even better than that, you give us some of the finest metal that’s out there. Defiatory are one of those bands. With a vocal delivery that sounds like scraping… Read More ›
RIPPED TO SHREDS – Mai-Zang (Craneo Negro Records / Necrolatry Records)
California one-man OSDM band Ripped to Shreds, featuring extreme mult-tasker Andrew Lee (ex-Disincarnation), will release debut album Mai-zang on Malaysia’s Necrolatry Records (cassette) and Mexico’s Craneo Negro Records (CD). Reamping/mixing/mastering was handled by Damian Herring (Horrendous) at Subterranean Watchtower Studios…. Read More ›
Argus – From Fields Of Fire (Cruz Del Sur Music)
Pennsylvania’s Argus stormed onto the underground metal scene with their twin guitar-driven, doom-tinged, working class metal sound. Releasing a self-recorded demo in early 2007 on John Brenner’s (Revelation/Against Nature) DIY label, Bland Hand Records, the band was roundly welcomed by… Read More ›
Retortion Terror/Invidiosus – Split (Horror Pain Gore Death Productions)
Not many grind splits have been released lately, especially not something as aggressive and unique as this. Retortion Terror has guitar work i have not heard before in a grind album. There are lots of surprising solos. Of course a… Read More ›
Fu Manchu – Clone of the Universe (At The Dojo)
Southern Californian hard-rock legends Fu Manchu released their 12th studio album, Clone of the Universe, on February 9th, 2018 via their own label At The Dojo Records. Their record is their first in 4 years, following the 2014 release of… Read More ›
Of Feather And Bone – Bestial Hymns Of Perversion (Profound Lore Records)
After garnering substantial praise for their long sold-out 2016 demo, OF FEATHER AND BONE returned to Goldberg Studios and recorded with Steve Goldberg (Cephalic Carnage) at the helm. The resulting album delivers a tumultuous salvo of blasting death metal; a… Read More ›
Stop Worrying and Love The Bomb at Mccormacks, Richmond Virgina
Hey it’s me Nikki Knight again with another show review. I know it’s been awhile but I will get you caught up on some of the best shows I have been at in the last few weeks. On Feb 1st… Read More ›
JIRM – Surge Ex Monumentis (Small Stone Records)
Very rarely does a 12 minute song fulfill all the elements required to be a great piece of music. There has to be a clear path in which the song is taking you. It is very easy for instruments to… Read More ›
Xael – “Last Arbiter” (Test Your Metal Records)
The “Last Arbiter” by Xael is one of those albums you know you have heard before but not really sure where. Their influences are very prevalent, but that is not to be mistaken for a bad thing. They have mixture… Read More ›
Accuser – “Mastery” (Metal Blade Records)
Accuser is a German thrash metal band that has been criminally underrated. Accuser deserves to be right up their with their fellow German thrash metal counterparts, Kreator and Destruction. Why this band isn’t as well known as those is a… Read More ›
Coast To Coast: Sacramento, California To Richmond, Virginia
It’s me again, Nikki Knight your reviewer of all underground local music from both my home towns Sacramento CA and Richmond. When I’m not being sent to shows I like to go on my own and support my local bands… Read More ›
Corrosion of Conformity – “No Cross No Crown” (Nuclear Blast)
No Cross No Crown is Corrosion of Conformity’s tenth studio album, and the first with singer/guitarist Pepper Keenan since 2005’s In The Arms of God, and man is it good to see and hear Pepper back doing his thing. I’ll… Read More ›
An Evening With The Faceless and Aethere – Live Photo Review
The Faceless and Aethere @ The Phoenix Theater…courtesy of Jason Ingram 11/29/17 Petaluma, California
AN EVENING WITH GWAR IN SACRAMENTO – LIVE PHOTO REVIEW
Scumdogs of the universe and lords of chaos Gwar, attacked the stage at a sold Ace of Spades with an unbridled fury. Bringing the The Blood of Gods Tour, to a standing or squirming room only crowd, in downtown Sacramento,… Read More ›
NE OBLIVISCARIS – “Urn” (Season of Mist)
Founded in the Australian coastal city of Melbourne, Ne Obliviscaris took the inspiration for their name from the proud motto of Argyll, Scotland’s Clan Campbell which means “forget not”. From the start, this collective of exceptional musicians made it clear… Read More ›
Exhumed “Death Revenge” in Richmond, Virginia – Live Show Review
Hey there, it’s Nikki Knight bringing you once again, a review of another awesome Metal show! This time it is Gore Metal God’s Exhumed with Arkaik, Disintegrated & Loud Night at Strange Matter in Richmond, Virginia. Allow me walk you… Read More ›
MORBID ANGEL – “Kingdoms Disdained” (Silver Lining Music)
Anybody remember Illud Divinum Insanus? The total departure of Morbid Angel’s genre defining sound that set the blue print for countless death metal bands to follow. Well throw that shit out of the window, because Morbid Angel is BACK! Not… Read More ›
Coast To Coast: Sacramento, California To Richmond, Virginia
It’s me Nikki Knight, here again to review some bands for Capital Chaos TV. With Spewline Productions, I have had the opportunity, to meet some really great people and bands. I started in Sacramento, California and now I’m here in… Read More ›
PILE OF PRIESTS – “Tenebrous Labyrinth” (Unsigned)
Tenebrous Labyrinth, the latest EP from Denver CO, Pile of Priests starts off with a four count on the snare (thank you Death is Your Saviour by Kreator!) followed by a quick frenzy of a kick-lead blast beat section featuring… Read More ›
Top 5 Ways How NOT To Kill Your Local Scene
I have been booking shows for a few years now and I’ve seen my scene back home in Sacramento flourish but I can see other things that are happening everywhere that could potentially cause us to diminish. Please let me… Read More ›
AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL 2017, DISCOVERY PARK – SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
This years Aftershock has came and went and I wouldn’t be surprised if Discovery Park is still feeling tremors. The annual two day music festival seems to get better and better each year. This years line up was pretty diverse,… Read More ›
Cannibal Corpse – Red Before Black
Death metal is alive and well in 2017 and if you don’t believe me, then just listen to the new Cannibal Corpse album, Red Before Black. Even being the 14th studio album the death metal legends have put out, it… Read More ›
GWAR – The Blood Of Gods – Metal Blade Records – Release Date October 20, 2017
Gwar been slaying and spewing on millions ever since their first show at P.B. Kelly’s in 1985 and throughout their career the unforgettable and irreplaceable Dave Brockie had many different influences and always experimented with their sound. Three years after… Read More ›
Harlott “Extinction”
Forged in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, Harlott is the finest example of the thrash metal genre in recent years. Taking their influence from the 80’s bay area thrash scene, and blending it with the Teutonic melody and grit, they… Read More ›
Obituary – Obituary CD Review
After almost a 30 year career one thing I love about Obituary is that they are consistent. With their upcoming 10th studio album coming out March 17th on Relapse Records simply entitled “Obituary” I knew what to expect from these… Read More ›
Overkill: The Grinding Wheel – CD Review
What can be said about a band like Overkill that hasn’t already been said? They are among the pioneers of Thrash Metal, always consistent with their musical style, and show no signs of slowing down. The band’s latest album is… Read More ›
Six Feet Under: Torment – CD Review
What can this humble reviewer say, I’m a Chris Barnes fan, and it’s not the popular opinion of the Metal community but Six Feet Under is my favorite band he has ever fronted. So as I waited for the bands… Read More ›
Final Drive: Dig Deeper
With a singular focus on getting asses out of seats, southern groove thrashers FINAL DRIVE deliver blunt force hell raisin’ beer drinkin’ F*CK YEAH metal with the arrival of their new release, Dig Deeper. Set for official release on February… Read More ›
Sepultura: Machine Messiah (Nuclear Blast)
Class is eternal and metal is forever. The road to heavy music glory is littered with the shattered corpses of those that didn’t have the strength to complete the journey. But true masters always win through, and Sepultura have long… Read More ›
Solitude – Reach for the Sky – Music Review
Going in to this review of SOLITUDE’s album entitled “Reach for the Sky” released in North America through the Test Your Metal Records label I had no expectations because I knew little to nothing of this band hailing from Tokyo,… Read More ›
Superjoint- Caught Up In The Gears Of Application
I’m in the minority of people who think Superjoint is Philip H. Anselmo’s best band to date, yes even better than Pantera. This Philip fronted band had me at the first chords of the original groups initial offering in 2002… Read More ›
OBITUARY – “Ten Thousand Ways To Die” CD Review
For over 30 years now the Tardy Brothers (John and Donald) have been bringing their low end tones of Death Metal to the masses and in their latest release Ten Thousand Ways to Die they do not disappoint. What makes… Read More ›
Altered Perceptions – From Rise to Ruins CD Review
Ever since their inception in 2013, Altered Perceptions has made remarkable progress. On their upcoming album, From Rise To Ruins, AP combines elements of djent, deathcore and downtempo to deliver a relentless assault on the senses. Focus single “Ruin” features… Read More ›
Spin Kicks And Other Dance Techniques With Winds Of Plague In Fresno, California
Ok let’s get one thing straight right out of the gate, I’m a Thrasher and will always be a Thrasher. Going in to my trip to see Winds of Plague at Strummers in Fresno on 06/19 I knew I would… Read More ›
Lamb Of God Rage Furious And Frantic At The Fox Theater in Oakland, California
I have seen Lamb of God a number of times over the years. From the incredibly drunk Randy Blythe who couldn’t remember the lyrics to one of the bands most popular songs Redneck, to a stone cold sober monster on… Read More ›
Cut Up “Forensic Nightmares” CD Review
Cut Up wasn’t complete yet, not until former Coldworker guitarist Anders Bertilsson and former Fetus Wrench guitarist/vocalist Andreas Björnson came into the fold.
Kingdom Of Giants – Ground Culture Review
Kingdom of Giants, if you don’t know about them, you should. They are a 6 piece metal/ hardcore/awesome outfit from our very own Sacramento Ca. The very first time I heard about this band was when I played with… Read More ›
Internal Bleeding “Imperium” Album Review
INTERNAL BLEEDING the New York Godfathers of Slam Metal have returned with their first new release in 10 years. The new album,… Read More ›
LO-PAN – “Colossus” Album Review
Ohio stoner rockers LO-PAN are about to release their latest full length album, Colossus, on October 7th. I’ve had the pleasure to check out the latest album and I must say I found myself headbanging and overall enjoying the Hell… Read More ›
Those Who Bring the Torture “Piling Up” CD Review
Swedish death metal band, Those Who Bring the Torture, have released their fourth full length effort Piling Up. The album is 10 tracks long and each one brings the brutality full force. It starts with a headbanging metal onslaught in… Read More ›
Soreption – “Engineering the Void” Review
Technical Death Metal hailing from across the pond in Sweden, Sundsvall based band Soreption have put out their second full length titled Engineering the Void. The latest effort came out early February along with a reissue of their first album Deterioration… Read More ›
Dire Peril – Queen of the Galaxy EP Review
Citrus Heights, California brings a unique brand of Power Metal in the band Dire Peril. Sci-fi Power Metal to be exact. In their brand new EP Queen of the Galaxy, Dire Peril delivers four tracks that will cater to any… Read More ›
Abre Ojos – “Gates” Review
Abre Ojos is an audio-visual project by Melbourne, Australia native Scott Baker. He has had over 20 years of experience working in the fields of experimental music, video and illustration. Abre Ojos is Baker’s exploration of synthetic music along with… Read More ›
The Kennedy Veil – “Trinity of Falsehood” Review
The Kennedy Veil is a death metal outfit from Sacramento, California who have released their latest full-length, Trinity of Falsehood, and it does not disappoint. With the addition of vocalist Taylor Wientjes, their sound is rejuvenated and has an extreme… Read More ›
Cannibal Corpse – “A Skeletal Domain” Review
The new Cannibal Corpse album “A Skeletal Domain” due out September 16, 2014 is one hell of a beast of an album! From start to finish it doesn’t disappoint. Some notable tracks are the title track “A Skeletal Domain”, The… Read More ›
Album Review – Triptykon “Melana Chasmata”
Melana Chasmata is the second full-length album by Swiss extreme metal band Triptykon, released through Prowling Death Records/Century Media Records on 14 April 2014 in Europe and on 15 April 2014 in North America. Melana Chasmata follows in the nightmare… Read More ›
