Latest List (1/22/16) Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Ty Segall, Ulver

Agorophic Nosebleed-"Arc" EP
Genre: Sludge Metal, Doom Metal
FFO: Converge, Crowbar, Electric Wizard

You may remember the Massachusetts grindcore outfit Agoraphobic Nosebleed from back in 1999 when they teamed up with Converge to create The Poacher Diaries. Whether you remember them or not, they just released an EP that is a must-listen for any sludge fans out there looking for something to bang their heads hard to. The vocals are agonizing, the crunchy riffs are soaked in sludge, the bass lines are filled with groove, and the drumwork is absolutely thunderous. While only three songs are present on this release, Arc clocks in at almost a half hour with no filler moments present. Previous fans of the band may be confused at the dramatic departure from the band’s machine gun-paced grindcore roots, but Agoraphobic Nosebleed proves with this release that they can master metal at any speed. 

Bandcamp: https://agoraphobicnosebleed.bandcamp.com/album/arc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgoraphobicNosebleed
Instagram: n/a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/agoraphobicnb
 
 

Ty Segall-Emotional Mugger
Genre: Garage Rock, Noise Rock
FFO: Thee Oh Sees, Jacuzzi Boys

It seems as if garage rock king Ty Segall has been firing out albums left and right since his self-titled debut in 2008, but the quality has always remained intact even with his various side projects in mind. 2014’s Manipulator showed listeners a laid back and more accessible Segall than on his previous records, but Emotional Mugger will pierce your eardrums with its raw, abrasive sound that rocks hard from start to finish.

Bandcamp: n/a
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ty-Segall/268287955622
Instagram: n/a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tysegall 

Ulver-ATGCLVLSSCAP
Genre: Experimental Rock, Ambient
FFO: Sunn O))), Agalloch

Very few bands have displayed maturation and such a vast exploration of genres like the Norwegian musical collective known as Ulver. From their humble black metal beginnings in the early ‘90s to present day, Ulver has toyed with the likes of folk, electronica, techno, noise, chamber, trip hop, jazz, avant garde, neoclassical, art rock, dark ambient, and many more. ATGCLVLSSCAP shows Ulver at its creative peak with an entrancing jam album calling upon elements of both blackened noise and soulful groove. If you are looking for a beautifully ambient piece of art to l     ose yourself in, look no further.

Bandcamp: https://ulver.bandcamp.com/album/atgclvlsscap
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ulver/31166220421
Instagram: n/a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ULVEROFFICIAL

Latest List (1/15/16) Daughter, Witchcraft, and more!

Bloodiest-Self Titled
Genre: Stoner Rock, Post Metal, Experimental Metal
FFO: Russian Circles, Torche, Baroness

Chicago-based Bloodiest proves yet again that they are a force to be reckoned with on their latest self-titled sophomore LP. It comes as no surprise that the sextet continues to showcase their mastery regarding both the art of mighty drone and relentless groove-based metal considering the various members former roles in acts such as Russian Circles, Yazuka, and Corrections House. If you are looking for a well-crafted and clever metal album to start your new year off right, look no further. Bloodiest is the album for you.

Bandcamp: https://bloodiestband.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BloodiestBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodiestband
Twitter: n/a

Daughter-Not To Disappear
Genre: Indie, Folk
FFO: Bon Iver, Mazzy Star


England’s folk rock trio has returned with their highly anticipated sophomore LP Not to Disappear. The beauty and brimming emotion captured in Elena Tonra’s vocal performance proves to be as strong as ever and the instrumental accompaniment maintains the haunting, grim ambiance found on If You Leave. Not to Disappear is an emotionally passionate and pain-filled release ideal for anyone experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Bandcamp: https://ohdaughter.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohdaughter
Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/ohdaughter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohdaughter


Lycus-Chasms
Genre: Funeral Doom, Death Metal
FFO: Pallbearer, Hooded Menace, Mournful Congregation

Sorrowful and devastating heaviness encompass the the four tracks featured on Lycus' sophomore masterpiece Chasms. The California quartet set themselves apart in the funeral doom scene with their unique vocal arrangements, atmospheric usage of both cello and synthesizer accompaniments, and crushing brutality. Chasms is a must-listen for any fans of the genre.  


Bandcamp: https://lycus.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lycusdoom/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lycusdoom/
Twitter: n/a


Witchcraft-Nucleus
Genre: Stoner Rock, Doom Metal, Psychedelic Rock
FFO: Black Sabbath, Graveyard, Pentagram

This crushing new release from Sweden’s Witchcraft boldly explores a broad spectrum of both musical style and nostalgia. With Doom Metal and Stoner Metal as the sound’s nucleus, the band pulls ‘60s era psychedelia, ‘70s hard rock, and ‘90s grunge in unlikely yet well-executed harmony.  While a few of the album’s tracks tend to drone on and venture towards the fifteen minute mark with little build-up, Nucleus is a solid LP that rocks hard from start to finish.

Bandcamp: n/a
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/witchcraft/
Instagram: n/a
Twitter: https://twitter.com/witchcraftband