The first thought I had when listening to Ancient Geometry, the debut full-length from alternative metal newcomers Vexes, was one of equanimity. There is something soothing to the band’s jagged, yet melodic post-hardcore tinged sound that I can’t place. Perhaps it’s the strong similarities to their heralded peers in Glassjaw, Deftones, and maybe even Quicksand?…
Everything changed when Black Sabbath released their debut album on February 13th, 1970. And I mean everything. Black Sabbath were certainly not alone in developing the heavy metal sound through blues-rock – bands like Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin were right beside them – but when Black Sabbath dropped, it was a bombshell. It arguably…
Venue – Concord Music Hall Location – Chicago, IL Date – February 10th, 2018 Lineup –Here Come The Mummies, Sun Stereo
Tampa, Florida-based metal-core band Forthteller just recently released a new music video for their song “Of Nothing.” Signed to Imminence Records, the song is off the band’s most recently released EP Nihilist which was released last year. We spoke to drummer Thom Schultz about the meaning behind the song: ‘Of Nothing’ represents the struggle to find meaning….
