Catachrest/Target Of Ruin/Selvajaria Records/2026 Compilation Album Review

 

  Catachrest  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  thrash  metal  and  crust  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  compilation  album  "Target  of  Ruin"  which  consists  of  their  2021  demo  and  2025  ep  which  also  shows  the  guitars  being  re-recorded.

  Drum  beats  start  off  the  compilation  along  with  some  heavy  riffing  a  few  seconds  later  while  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  element s of  crust.  Vocals  are mostly  black  metal screams  which  also  mix  the  first  and  second  wave  together  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  thrash  metal  influences.

  A  lot  of  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  80's  era  while  also  add  in  the  raw  energy  of  punk  rock  and  hardcore.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  tremolo  picking,  blast  beats  and  the  brutality  of  grindcore,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  whole  compilation  also  sticks  to  a  heavier  direction.

  Catechrest  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black,  thrash  metal,  grindcore,  crust,  punk  and  hardcore  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  war  and  post  apocalyptic  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Catachrest  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  thrash  metal  and  crust  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Proximity  Of  Death"  "Ruiner"  and  "Killing  Fields".  8  out  of  10.

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Spread The Disease/The Darkness, The Dead, The Suffering/Hypaethral Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Spread  The  Disease  are  a  band  from  Ontario,  Canada  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "The  Darkness,  The  Dread,  The  Suffering"  which  will  be  released  in  July  by  Hypaethral  Records.

  Harsh  noises  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  brutal  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  some  melodies  and  all  of  the  musical   instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  elements  of  hardcore  are  also  added  into  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  album.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  more  of  a  modern  extreme  metal  scene  and  interludes  are  also  added  in  between  a  couple  of  tracks,  synths  can  also  be  heard  on  a  few  songs.

  Spread  The  Disease  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black,  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  political  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Spread  The  Disease  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Light  Opaque"  and  "summer  Wanes".  8  out  of  10.

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Apostle/A Splinter In The Infinite Noumenon/Terminal Hate City/2026 Full Length Review

  Apostle  are  a  band  from  Georgia  that  plays  an  atmospheric  mixture  of  post  black  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "A  Splinter  In  The  Infinite  Noumenon"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Terminal  Hate  City.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  hardcore  direction  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  Blast  beats  and  elements  of  grindcore  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  tremolo  picking  is  also  added  into  the  faster  riffing.  Shouts  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  the  clean  sections  also  add  in  touches  of  post  rock ,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  tracks  and  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  death  metal  growls  .

  Apostle  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  an  atmospheric  form  of  post  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  grind  and  hardcore  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  existential  philosophy  and  the  writings  of  C.G  Jung.  

  In  my  opinion  Apostle  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  mixture  of  post  black  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Exiting  The  God  Hologrom"  and  "At  Ease",  8  out  of  10.

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Frusen Sorg/Smärtpunkter/Widsith Records/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Frusen  Sorg  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a mixture  of  black  metal,  crust,  d-beat  and  hardcore  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Smärtpunkter"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Widsith  Records.

  A  very  heavy  and  aggressive  crust  punk  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  vocals  also  being  in  more  of  an  angry  hardcore  style  mixed  in  with  some  blackened  metal  screams.  Elements  of  d  beat  are  also  added  into  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  short  in  length  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  one  track  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  spoken  words  and  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  finally  utilized  they  also  add  in  more  of  an  old  school  metal  punk  style.

  On  this  recording  Frusen  Sorg  takes  black  metal,  crust,  d  beat  and  hardcore  punk  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  heavy  recording.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover real  life  trauma.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Frusen  Sorg  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  metal,  crust,  d  beat  and  hardcore  punk,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUD E "Under  Svärtans  Skyddande  Vinge"  "Djuret  i  Mig"  "Du Stänkte  Din  Ski t På  Min  Själ"  and  :"En  Råtta  Som  Flyr  Från  Vårt  Sjunkande  Skepp".  8  out  of  10.

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Cruel Division/Carcosa/Cultkill Music/Santa Diabla/2026 EP Review

  Cruel  Division  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death,  post  metal,  crust  pun  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  ep  "Carcosa"  which  will  be  released  in  May  as  a  joint  effort  between  Cultkill  Music  and  Santa  Diabla.

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  brutal  sounding  blast  beats.

  Throughout  the  ep  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  mid  tempo  sections  also  add  in  elements  of  crust  punk  and  hardcore.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style,  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  death  metal  growls  also  being  utilized  at  times  and  one  song  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  synth.  

  Cruel  Division  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes,  black,  death,  post  metal,  crust  punk  and  hardcore  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  everyday  life,  existentialism,  loss  of  reality  and  cosmic  horror  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Cruel  Division  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death,  post  metal,  crust  punk  and  hardcore  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Carcosa"  and  "Amniotic  Misery".  8  out  of  10.

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Valletta/Bitter Lucid Truth/Lifeforce Records/2025 EP Review

 

  Valletta  are  a  band  from  North  Carolina  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  goes  for  a  mixture  of  blackened  death  metal  and  black'n'roll  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  ep  "Bitter  Lucid  Truth"  which  will  be  released  by  Lifeforce  Records.

  A  very  heard  and  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  ep  along  with  some  death  metal  growls  and  few  seconds  later  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Elements  of  black'n'roll  are  added  into  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  A  lot  of  the  music  also  mixes  in  influences  of  crust  and  hardcore  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  with  some  old  school  rock  and  metal  touches.  Screams  are  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  sticking  to  a  mid  tempo  direction  and  a  couple  of  songs also  adds  in  a  small  amount of  clean  playing  and  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  brieflu.    

  On  this  recording  Valletta  takes  blackened  death  metal,  black'nroll,  crust  and  hardcore  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  aggressive  and  heavy  sound.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  anger  towards  today's  political  climate.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Valletta  and  if  you  are  a f an  of  black'nroll,  blackened  death  metal,  crust  and  hardcore,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Blood  And  Jesus"  and  "Spitting  The  Word".  8  out  of  10.

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Plague Pit/A Whispered Curse/Road To Masochist/2025 EP Review

 

      Plague  Pit  are  a  band  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black  metal,  hardcore  and  crust  and  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  ep  "A  Whispered  Curse"  which  was  released  by  Road  To  Masochist.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  ep  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  and  the  music  also  adds  in  elements  of  hardcore,  d  beat  and  crust  punk.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Synths  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  most  of  the  riffing   also  being  done  on  power  chords  as  well  as  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  melody,  clean  playing and  synths  are  also  added  towards  the  end.

  Plague  Pit  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black  metal,  hardcore  and  crust  punk  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Plague  Pit  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black  metal,  hardcore  and  crust  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Seventh  Bell"  and  "A  Whispered  Curse".  8  out  of  10.

  

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No Shelter/Remission/Resolve/The Charming Man Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  No  Shelter  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  blackened  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Remission/Resolve"  which  was  released  by  The  Charming  Man  Records.

  A  very  distorted  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  brutal  blast  beats.

  Vocals  are  done  in  more  of  a  hardcore  style  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  black  and  death  metal  elements.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  food  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  album  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  Swedish  influences,  growls  can  also  be  heard  at  times  as  well  as  one  song  also  bringing  in  a  brief  use  of  spoken  words.  

  

When  guitar  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  being  instrumentals  and  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  some  of  the  fast  riffing  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  tremolo  picking,  touches  of  crust  and  d  beat  can  also  be  heard  at  times  and  the  closing  track  is  a  cover  of  Entombed's  "Wolverine  Blues".  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  violent  and  angry  themes.

  In  my  opinion  No  Shelter  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  blackened  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Rotten"  "Doomed"  "Ultimate  Disgust"  and  "Soaked  In  Fear".  8  out  of  10.

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lowheaven Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

lowheaven is a pandemic band. We started after the demise of previous bands, and the chaos that ensued during the lockdown phase of covid. The songs we created were directly impacted by the faltering of life.

2.You have a new album coming out in August, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

We never set out to create or be a specific style of band, but the intense chaos of life during the writing phase is evident. We started to realize that we were writing the soundtrack to our individual forms of hell. I think when that mindset really took hold is when lowheaven started to grasp what we really were going to sound like, and we continued to double down every chance we got.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

The lyrical content is bleak, to say the least. As mentioned, the utter chaos of the pandemic, along with the full fledged meltdown of my (Dan's) life is completely on display. There's no hiding from that fact. I think it would have been tough to write about anything else, considering the significant lack of distraction that was provided by the lockdowns.

4.You have also mentioned an interest in the works of David Cronenberg,  Julia  Docourna and Horror Films, what influence does this have on the musical style that you play?

I think this played into the actual recording of the record more than the writing. I think we were continuously in the mindset of "how do we make this sound darker, more uncomfortable" and having that kind of imagery on display for us, most waking moments, it was definitely going to infiltrate the process. It's definitely a weird but necessary part to creating darkness, for us at least. 

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'ilowheaven'?

The only real clue I'll give you is that it slightly involves Jack Kerouac.

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The artwork for the whole layout of Ritual Decay was created by Joel Villegas, someone we had been a fan of for a couple of years prior. We actually met while on tour with Holy Fawn. I inserted myself rather aggressively into a conversation that was happening, so I could share my joy and interest in his work. Since that point, we've been trying to find a way to work together on something, and this was the ideal project. He absolutely conquered this layout in a way I couldn't have even imagined when we first began speaking about it. There's something really special about Joel.

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

We take a lot of pride in our live show. We all grew up in a southern Ontario scene where the performance was of priority, and that's never left our bones. We've been lucky enough to play a plethora of incredible shows, I don't know that I could pick just one. Always just excited for the next show.

8.Do you have any touring or show plans once the new album is released?

There is some touring throughout the rest of the year, and it looks like 2026 is going to be quite busy. We're all extremely excited to get out there and play these songs live. It's been years of sitting on this stuff, so we're ready.

9.The album is going to be released on 'MNRK Heavy', how did you get in contact with this label?

The Cole's note is that our record was just put in the right hands by a friend of the band. It was quite the process, but we definitely feel like we ended up in the right spot. Sometimes things just work out, however rare that can be. And you just have to enjoy it.

10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of hardcore and post metal?

I think it's a bit harder for us to tell, as we are the type of people who just keep our heads down and keep working. That being said, seeing our name on the likes of Kerrang or New Noise has been pretty wild. Again, just trying to enjoy the moment.

11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

This is something we are always conscious of, with really anything we do. I think we have really established who we are, and now it's time to extend out what that sound is, make the prettier prettier, make the heavier heavier. But at this point, it's all about getting Ritual Decay into every ear possible.

12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also e=what are you listening to nowadays?

There are so many bands we all love, coming from so many different places, it would be hard to just choose a few.

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Ritual Decay is out Aug 29th on MNRK heavy! You can order the physical representation now!

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lowheaven/Ritual Decay/MNRK Heavy/2025 Full Length Review

 

  lowheaven  are  a  band  from  Toronto,  Ontario,  Canada  that  plays  a  mixture  off  blackened  noise,  post  hardcore,  screamo  and  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Ritual  Decay"  which  will  be  released  on  August  29th  by  MNRK  Heavy.

  A  very  powerful  sounding  bass  guitar  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  heavier  riffing  a  few  sections  later.  Vocals  are  mostly  screams  which  mix  black  metal  metal  and  screamo  together  while  also  adding  in  a  few  growls  and  clear  singing  and  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  at  times.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  distorted  yet  melodic  style  while  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  also  bring  in  elements  of  post  hardcore.  Noises  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  parts  of  album  along  with  some  of  the  vocals  also  adding  in  more  of  a  shouting  style  on  later  tracks  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard.

  iowheaven  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black  metal,  post  hardcore,  screamo  and  noise  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  reality  of  complete  social  isolation.

  In  my  opinion  iowheaven  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  blackened  noise,  post  hardcore,  screamo  and  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "In  Grievance"  "Nothing  Else  Frail"  "Fucking  Hell"  and  "Manic  Grave".  8  out  of  10.

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Dephosphorus/Planetoktonos/Selfmadegod Records/7 Degrees Records/Nerve Altar/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Greece's  Dephosphorus  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  black,  death  metal  and  grindcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Planetoktonos"  which  will  be  released  in  July  as  a  joint  effort  between  Selfmadegod,  7  Degrees  Records  and  Nerve  Altar.

  A  very  heavy  and  brutal  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  album  also  adds  in  sci-fi  orientated  sounds  a  rimes.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  vocals  also  being  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  and  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  blast  beats.

  Elements  of  grindcore  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Hardcore  style  shouts  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  synths,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  On  this  recording  Desphosphorus  remain  true  to  the  mixture  of  black, death  metal  and  grindcore  that  they  have  established  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  the  science  fiction  writings  of  Iain  M.  Banks  and  James  S.A  Corey  with  an  existential  outlook.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Desphosphorus  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black, death  metal  and  grindcore,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  'Living  In  A  Metastable  Universe"  "After  The  Holocaust"  "Planetoktonos"  and  "Eternal  Bloom".  8  out  of  10.

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Low Before The Breeze Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording the new album?

There were plenty of logistics to get squared away with the album release; artwork, packaging, distribution, planning tours etc. It’s felt like a second Job to get it all taken care of, but thankfully Jon (guitar) is much more gifted at this kind of thing than I am. 

Additionally, Dennis (bass) released an ep with their incredible project Culprits of the Youth and Jonathan(drums) has been finishing up a new LP with his project, Palaces. 

2.You have a new album coming, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

I like to think that our record feels like a maturation of a lot of the sounds we were trying out in our various EP’s. The songs are much more fleshed out in a way that feels very personally satisfying. We’ve long wanted to push for longer run times, more atmosphere, and the inclusion of electronics / noise - and it feels like we managed to naturally fit those things into a cohesive product. 

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?

Lyrically, A Hole Beneath the Home We Shared follows a few darker moments of my life; experiencing domestic abuse, the failing of a relationship, sick family members - all filtered through the lens of religious guilt. 

Jon and Dennis have completely evolved our sound since joining the band, and we’ve become much stronger as a unit in the meantime. The earlier music was really us learning how to write together, while this record is an example of us more comfortable in our own skin. 

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Low Before The Breeze?

The name is really nothing too deep. I am a big fan of the band clipping, and in their song “she bad” the line “low before the breeze” is mentioned while referring to the temperature dropping. I was listening to their record, “Visions of Bodies Being Burned” a lot around the time that the band got started up, and after a lot of options were weeded out we settled on that lyric as a name. 

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

Our good friend Sasha Schilbrack-Cole (of the band Malevich) is one of our collective favorite artists, he was kind enough to take on the art design for the LP. I provided him with the lyrics as well as some photos of my own wedding and this is what he produced. We are all so proud of the results. 

6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

Our live show is chaotic, we all like to move around a lot and we are not afraid to make a mess on stage. I’ll take any chance I get to jump into the crowd and make folks uncomfortable (haha). 

Our first show in Savannah, GA will always feel very special. I think it was the first time that we were a part of a sold out gig, and the energy in the room was unlike anything we had experienced up to that point. Rest in Peace to the Lodge of Sorrows. 

7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?

We are hitting the road immediately after the record comes out. We’ll be in:

-Charleston, SC 6/4

-Winston-Salem, NC-6/5

-Baltimore, MD 6/6

-Richmond, VA 6/7

-Woodstock, GA 6/14

More to be announced soon, we are so excited to get out on the road and share this record with anyone willing to listen. 

8.The new album was released on 'Terminus Hate City', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

The entire THC family has been incredibly kind to us and have supported our art and vision ever since we signed with them in November of 2024. Jay and team are cultivating a family of heavy and unique artists, it’s an incredibly strong roster and we are pumped to be a part of it. 

9.On a worldwide level, how has the reaction been to your music by fans of underground metal and hardcore?

The overall reception of the band, and especially our latest songs, has been more than we could have ever dreamt of. Anyone who isn’t a friend or family member giving a shit about our art will never cease to be amazing. 

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Writing for our next material has already begun, we want to be intentional with exploring different aspects of our sound and incorporating even more of each members personality into the final production. Expect a lot more electronics / noise, that’s for sure. 

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?

Gosh, there’s so much music that we all love; I like to think we have fairly eclectic musical taste. To name a few recent favorites from each member: The Armed, Apostle, Wednesday, Billy Woods, Chester Watson, and In Memories. 

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

I want to send all the love in the world to Simon Small at Tunnel of Reverb Studios. He mixed/produced our new record and it would not sound half as interesting without his unique approach at the helm. If you have any interest in our stuff, A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared is streaming everywhere now. 

• Bandcamp: https://lowbeforethebreeze.bandcamp.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LowBeforetheBreeze/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowbeforethebreeze/
• Twitter/X: https://x.com/LowBefore
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-5JI9x2SgupzImfFHyisrw
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1G9igjWIvte4q261fJ2D0w
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/low-before-the-breeze/1604008979
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lowbeforethebreeze

Low Before The Breeze/A Hole Beneath The Home We Shared/Terminus Hate City/2025 Full length Review

 

  Low  Before  The  Breeze  are  a  band  from  Atlanta,  Georgia  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black  metal,  screamo  and  harsh  noise  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "A  Hole  Beneath  The  Home  We  Shared"  which  will  be  released  on  may  30th  by  Terminus  Hate  City.

  harsh  noises  and  power  electronics  start  off  the  before  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  vocals  are  done  in  more  of  a  hardcore  style.  Black  metal  screams  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  screamo  elements  and  spoken  word  parts  and  samples  are  also  utilized  at  times.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also be  heard  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Clear  playing  is  also  added  into certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  some  tremolo  picking  also  being  added  into  the  faster  riffing  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  and  all  of t he  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them,  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  Low  Before  The  Breeze  plays  a  musical  style  that takes  black  metal,  screamo  and  harsh  noise  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  human  condition.

  In  my  opinion  Low  Before  The  Breeze  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  metal,  screamo  and  harsh  noise,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Loss  Of  A  Kingdom"  "Days  Feel  Rehearsed"  "Cadaver  Synod"  and  "Permission  To  Rest".  8 out  of  10.

• Bandcamp: lowbeforethebreeze.bandcamp.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/LowBeforetheBreeze
• Instagram: instagram.com/lowbeforethebreeze
• Twitter/X: x.com/LowBefore
• YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC-5JI9x2SgupzImfFHyisrw
• Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/1G9igjWIvte4q261fJ2D0w
• Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/artist/low-before-the-breeze/1604008979
• TikTok: tiktok.com/@lowbeforethebreeze

    

  

  

Noise Trail Immersion/Tutta La Morte In Un Solo Punto/I, Voidhanger Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Italy's  Noise  Trail  Immersion  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  dissonant  mixture  of  post  black,  death  metal  and  nathcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Tutta  La  Morte  In  Un  Solo  Punto"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  I,  Voidhanger  Records.

  A  very  fast  and  brutal  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  while  the  riffs  bring  in  more  of a  dissonant  style.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  mathcore  elements  and  the  riffing  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  melody.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing  and  the  closing  track  is  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  On  this  recordign  Noise  Trail  Immersion  takes  post  black,  dissonant  death  metal  and  mathcore  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  diverse  release.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Italian  and  cover  nihilism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Noise  Trail  Immersion  and  if  you  a  fan  of  post  black,  dissonant  death  metal  and  nathcore,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Divampa  l'Ignoto"  "Lo  Spettacolo"  "Finzione"  and  " Tutta  La  Morte  In  Un  Solo  Punto".  8  out  of  10.

https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/tutta-la-morte-in-un-solo-punto  

Doctor LivingStone/Notes Du Paradis - Whoop Whoop Wee Wee/Coups de Couteau/2025 Album Re-Issue Review

 

  Doctor  Livingstone  where  a  band  from  France  that  played  an  experimental  mixture  of  black  metal,  crust  and  hardcore  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2008  album  "Notes  Du  Paradis  -  Whoop  Whoop  Wee  Wee"  which  was  re-issued  in  2025  by  Coups  de  Couteau.

  A  very  heavy  and  brutal  crust  punk  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  mostly  blackened  metal  screams  while  the  songs  also  mix  in  a  lot  of  hardcore  elements  as  well  as  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  A  lot  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  short  in  length  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style.  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  experimental  sounding  along  with  the  album  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard on  a  couple  of  tracks.

 Some  of  the  faster  riffing  also  adds  in  a  good  amount  of  tremolo  picking along  with  some melodies  also  being  introduced  into  the  riffs  as  the  album  progresses,  one  track  is  also  an  instrumental  and  all  of  the  music  also  sticks  to  a  heavier  direction.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  Dadaism  and  the  writings  of  Marquis  De  Sade,  Schopenhauer  and  Cioran.

  In  my  opinion  Doctor  Livingstone  where  a  very  great  sounding  experimental  mixture  of  black  metal,  crust  and  hardcore  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Et  Notre  Bon  Dieu  Veilla  Sur Nous"  "You  And  Gangrene"  "Lies,  Lies,  Lies"  and  "Phényléthylamine".  8  out  of  10.

  https://coupsdecouteau.bandcamp.com/album/notes-du-paradis-whoop-whoop-whee-whee       

No Heroes/Brood Eternal/Sound Of The Northwoods/2025 Full Length Review

 

  No  Heroes  are  a  band  from  Minnesota  that  plays  a  mixture  of  atmospheric  black,  death  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "brood  Eternal"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  Sound  Of  The  Northwoods.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  hardcore  direction  while  the  vocals  are  a  mixture  of  shouts,  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls.  When  the  music  speeds  up a  great  amount  of  blast  beats,  tremolo  picking  and  gindcorre  elements  can  be  heard  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a lot  of  melody.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  some  of  the  songs  show  touches  of  experimental  and  noise.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  some  spoken  word  and  synths  samples  also  being  used  briefly,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  No  Heroes  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  atmospheric  black,  death  metal,  grind,  crust,  hardcore  and  experimental  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  and  real  life  themes.

  In  my  opinion  No  Heroes  are  a  very  decent  sounding  mixture  of  atmospheric  black,  death  metal,  grind,  crust,  hardcore  and  experimental  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Drone"  and  "Eternal".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.instagram.com/noheroestc

https://www.facebook.com/share/1PpiQqk7AW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://noheroesmn.bandcamp.com/  

    

  

    

Nekrodeus/RUAß/F.D.A Records/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Nekrodeus  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album "RUAß"  which  will  be  released  in  may  by  F.D.A  Records.

  A  very  fast  and  brutal  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  tremolo  picking,  blast  beats  and  grindcore  elements.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  at  times  the  music  captures  the  raw  energy  oh  hardcore  punk.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  modern  era  along  with  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing.

  When  guitar  leads  are  finally  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  some back  up  shouts  also  being added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album,  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  short  in  length  and  whispered  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  One  song  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars  and  spoken  words  are  also  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  a  mixture  of  German  and  English  and  cover  dark  and  political  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Nekrodeus  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death  metal,  grind  and  hardcore  punk,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Sarg  aus  Fleisch"  "Volkscanner"  "Astraldepression"  and  "Sternenleichen".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.instagram.com/nekrodeusofficial

https://www.facebook.com/nekrodeus

https://nekrodeus.bandcamp.com/music