The Clifton-based Will Killmore won’t be killing any less with the self-titled follow-up to their 2010 release, Oh The Humanity. Will Killmore is one of the most brutal local metal releases that I’ve heard in 2011. The riffs and all of the guitar work on this nine song epic…

The European indie-pop duo, The Dø’s Both Ways Open Jaws has a relaxed, poppy feel to it. Olivia Merilahti’s vocals have an innocent, childlike feel to them, specifically in some of the band’s more sensitive tracks. The other static member of The Dø, Dan Levy, is more than a…

With influences like Bob Dylan, David Bowie and The Velvet Underground one can see where Frank Mazza extracted some of his eclecticism. The Ulan Bator US had big plans until when right before their latest album, Praxeology, was set to be released, Mazza passed away. Mazza may no longer…

The lights dim and the ring master appears, or at least that’s what I imagined at the start of Don Ryan’s 18-track mini-show, Tangle Town. The series of folky narratives is captivating right from the big band-styled intro and vintage feel. The opening act illuminates the release with silvery…

The Punk Goes Pop series has always been a good way for me to pretend to know what songs are popular amongst other kids my age. The newest installment, Punk Goes Pop Volume 4, is no different. Pierce The Veil kicks off the record strong with their cover of…

As the sun finds itself spending less time on the Northern hemisphere, Kate Bush’s cool 50 Words For Snow, prepares those on this side of the Equator for the winter ahead. The release opens up with light, jazzy keys, which help the track hold true to its name: “Snowflake.”…

As one of the pioneers of thrash, Megadeth is a band that needs no introduction. They’ve traveled the world, sold-out venues everywhere, and are going to remain a powerhouse for as long as they continue to play. Their new disc, Th1rt3en, was released on Nov. 1 and it’s the…

The Current Will Carry Us, the sophomore album from Ontario’s Counterparts brings bright melodies, intense breakdowns and hopeful messages. Overall the album stresses the need to believe in oneself because the world won’t always be supportive, and other themes like accepting oneself, watching heroes fall and holding on when…

Originally planned as the beginning, The Raleigh Sessions  EP turned into a farewell for the band Amely. The seven-song EP was intended for a full-length album, the band’s first, however, this Florida quartet is moving on with other projects. Whatever the reasons, the self-recorded and produced tracks remain this…

With their latest album, Dub Trio takes the classic dub style and put their heavy metal, electronic and punk spin on it. IV opens up with “En Passant,” a track that begins with drums and guitars that convey the feeling of being creeped up on. It ends with messy…