Between the Buried and Me’s ‘Automata II’ Completes Magnificent Work + Awful Release Strat…
Last we left off with Between the Buried and Me, they had released the brilliant, yet problematic 'Automata I' back in March.
Album Reviews
Zeal & Ardor’s ‘Stranger Fruit’ is Gorgeous, Twisted and Virtuosic – Album Review
Manuel Gagneux's turbulent concoction of black metal, classic blues and African slave spirituals remains as one of metal's great conceptual experiments.
Tremonti’s ‘A Dying Machine’ Is Their Best Album Yet – Album Review
Tremonti pushed the boundaries on an ambitious concept album, and it paid off.
Ghost’s Wild ‘Prequelle’ Mixes Metal, Disco and Saxophones
The album's core message is about celebrating life when death is imminent. Our reviewer calls it their "strongest album yet."
Ihsahn Heightens His Sense of Progressive on ”Amr’ – Album Review
Emperor legend Ihsahn is back with his seventh solo album, once against exploring new sonic pastures.
Godsmack: ‘When Legends Rise’ Makes Them a More Well-Rounded Band – Album Review
Prepare for a musical journey that embraces the music the band has made in the past, but paints with a broader palette yielding a more well-rounded album.
A Perfect Circle’s ‘Eat the Elephant’ Isn’t the Record You Expected – Album Review
During this age of technology addiction, fake news, self-obsession and disconnection from community, Maynard Keenan has attached his philosophy to 12 new songs.
Black Stone Cherry Embrace Their Blues With ‘Family Tree’ – Album Review
On their sixth album, the veteran band truly embrace their blues rock identity.
Jen Ledger Takes a ‘Bold’ Step Forward With Self-Titled Debut Solo EP – Album Review
The Skillet drummer steps out from behind the kit to deliver an empowering new release with great promise for the future.
Breaking Benjamin Explore Their Dark Side With Fiery ‘Ember’ – Album Review
Should we be worried? Breaking Benjamin have fully embraced the dark side on their heavy new album 'Ember.'