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Xenobiotic – Dante Review

Xenobiotic – Dante Review

“You haven’t lived until you’ve heard an Australian recite Dante. Once a niche ritual available only to the geographically privileged, everyone’s somethingth-favorite Australian prog-death band Xenobiotic are using their aptly titled third LP to democratize access to this sonorous phenomenon, and some other sonorous phenomena to boot, familiar to those acquainted with much-lauded sophomore effort Mordrake. The band’s adventurous efforts are well-suited to epic literature, and, as for the subject matter, recall that this is a death metal record.” Hell is here.

Gaerea – Coma Review

Gaerea – Coma Review

Gaerea has risen to the upper ranks of atmospheric black metal, evolving beyond its confines while maintaining a strong focus on emotional expression. Unsettling Whispers and Limbo explored existential anguish, while 2022’s Mirage channeled personal struggles. Now, Coma takes another step forward, unveiling a more vulnerable side to Gaerea’s distinctive intensity. This evolution highlights their continued ability to blend raw emotion with haunting soundscapes.” Come, see the wreckage that is our Score Safety counter.

Monolith – Lord of the Insect Order Review

Monolith – Lord of the Insect Order Review

Monolith is the herald of Earth’s new overlords: the insect swarm. Insects outnumber humans an estimated 1.8 billion to 1, so it was only a matter of time Once united by a hive mind, the planet doesn’t stand a chance. The twist though is that the master race, the Lord of the Insect Order, so to speak, is giant space caterpillars.” How are we even here?

Stuck in the Filter: January’s Angry Misses

Stuck in the Filter: January’s Angry Misses

It’s becoming apparent that our filtering systems work quite well! The crew has done a fine job pulling filth from the workings and releasing the pressure to the system. A second too late and the toilets would have backed up.