Reviews, Interviews, and Podcasts celebrating the best Extreme Metal music

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  • Saidan – Onryo II : Her Spirit Eternal

    Saidan – Onryo II : Her Spirit Eternal

    This album came out of nowhere for me and it has been a favorite ever since. Could even be why the podcast and this very website exist. Justin and I became friends over our mutual love of this album and I’m sure we both play this album quite frequently to this day. “Onryo II” throws…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 04 – A.I. In Metal

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 04 – A.I. In Metal

    For our fourth episode, we discussed the topic of A.I. in Metal, following a slew of bands using A.I. for their cover art, and Unleash the Archers using it in every facet of their upcoming album . We each brought our top 3 tracks from the past two weeks to the show and discussed them…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 03 – Genres and Subgenres

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 03 – Genres and Subgenres

    For our third episode, we discussed the topic of Genres and Subgenres in Metal, including what is necessary to help with expectations, and when descriptions go too far. We each brought our top 3 tracks from the past two weeks to the show and discussed them at length. We also covered a few “Honorable Mentions”…

  • Kreator – Endorama

    Kreator – Endorama

    “Endorama” by Kreator, released in 1999, is a massive change from the band’s Thrash Metal roots, showcasing a more experimental and atmospheric approach. The album is a bold exploration of a different musical direction, incorporating elements of gothic and industrial metal. While the move from Kreator’s signature Thrash sound initially surprised some longtime fans, “Endorama”…

  • Anthrax – The Sound of White Noise

    Anthrax – The Sound of White Noise

    When I was thinking about what reviews I would do for Harsh Vocals, I thought I would focus on albums that may have not have gotten the attention they deserved and that new(ish) metal heads can go back and check out. That will still be my focus but I thought i would also shine a…

  • Yoth Iria – As The Flame Withers

    Yoth Iria – As The Flame Withers

    This album was my number one album of 2021 and it was on a lot of end of year lists that year, but I still can’t help but feel Heavy Metal fans overall overlooked it. I still play this album at least once or twice a month and it holds up incredibly well. “As the…

  • Harsh Vocals – Episode 02 – Battle Jackets

    Harsh Vocals – Episode 02 – Battle Jackets

    For our second episode, we discussed the topic of Battle Jackets including Christian’s history with them, and Justin’s plans for creating one. We each brought our top 3 tracks from the past two weeks to the show and discussed them at length. To close out the show, we discussed a blast from the past –…

  • Necropohobic – Hrimthursum

    Necropohobic – Hrimthursum

    The review section of this blog is going to be a bit different from most websites (at least the ones I write at least). I want to focus more on albums that the wider Heavy Metal landscape may have overlooked. I figure the podcast will focus on new music and talking about those albums and…