Tag: metal
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Harsh Vocals – Episode 08 – Gatekeepers
For our eighth episode, we decided to talk about Gatekeepers in metal. You know, those guys with the elitist mindset who judge people based on their music taste, or how Kvlt they truly are. We’re not big fans of that mindset and we discuss our personal experiences with it, as well as our general takes…
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ADON – Adon Review
I normally don’t do “new” album reviews as I like to focus on music that people may have overlooked or has gotten panned a bit unfairly. I made an exception with ADON and their self titled debut. I had this on my list of albums to check out on its official release date of April…
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Harsh Vocals – Episode 06 – Physical Media
For our sixth episode, we discussed the topic of Physical Media. Both of us are huge Vinyl collectors, and we wanted to talk about why we got into collecting, the best places to shop, preorders, and some tips and tricks of the hunt. We each brought our top 3 tracks from the past two weeks…
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Nevermore – Dead Heart in a Dead World
This review was suggested by a friend (Kim Gordon, this ones for you) and it instantly made me wonder why I had not thought about doing this before. I absolutely adore this band and especially this album in particular. It is one of my “holy grail” albums to try and find on vinyl (This REALLY…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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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”…