23 Tuesday Apr 2013
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The guys over at Metal Sucks are currently streaming an exclusive audio preview of instrumental prog nerds Scale the Summit’s new album, The Migration. It’s a six minute teaser of each of the album’s tracks and boy does it sound solid. The Migration will be released on June 6th and pre-orders can be found at this location. Head on over to Metal Sucks to check out the stream right meow!
-Lane Oliver
16 Tuesday Apr 2013
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The instrumental prog metallers have released a preview of one of the new tracks off their upcoming record, The Migration, which is due out on June 11th. It’s a short three minute preview of a song entitled “Odyssey” and it sounds solid. Lots of a heavy yet melodic rhythmically complex riffing is going on here, not to mention soulful clean sweeps that progressive musicians love. I am excited to hear what the rest of this song and the album will sound like. Check out the preview below.
10 Wednesday Apr 2013
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Above is the colorful artwork (done by Duncan Storr) for Scale the Summit’s new album, The Migration. The new Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, etc) produced album is slated to be released on June 11th through Prosthetic Records. Below is the official track listing:
31 Sunday Mar 2013
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By Lane Oliver
They won me over a few years ago when I first heard their track “Set Guitars to Kill” and they completely enthralled me with their 2011 opus Gangs. Now the Irish (primarily) instrumental quartet And So I Watch You From Afar has returned this year with their highly anticipated third full length album. All Hail Bright Futures shows And So I Watch You From Afar increasing the quirkiness and exploring some new territory this time around.
02 Saturday Mar 2013
While it has been a few months of relative quietness since his last studio update, bassist Evan Brewer has finally returned with a fairly massive bit of news.
Check out the studio video for some session footage and words from Evan himself and stream Alone below. Be sure to follow evanbrewerbass on YouTube for continued studio updates.
21 Thursday Feb 2013
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By Lane Oliver
From the streets of Brooklyn hails a tremendous trio of cinematic metal enthusiasts that need your undivided attention. I am referring to Sannhet, whose debut album is truly remarkable. Known Flood is a forty-five minute epic display of masterful songwriting and emotional depth. The album’s waves of sonic power will polarize you and envelop you and will not let go for anything.
20 Wednesday Feb 2013
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Do you like post-rock or post-metal? Of course you do. Do you like hardcore? Of course you do. Do you like black metal? Of course you do. Do you like instrumental rock like Russian Circles and others? Of course you do. Then, my friend, you will adore Sannhet’s debut record Known Flood. This Brooklyn instrumental metal trio have put out one hell of a debut on Sacrament Records. Known Flood is forty-five minutes of dark and cinematic instrumental madness that is massively heavy and graceful as well. Noisey is currently providing a free stream of the record right now. Also, Sacrament is offering a LP and shirt package for the record if you are interested. Do not miss out on this epic album. You’ll regret it if you do.
-Lane Oliver
30 Wednesday Jan 2013
Good morning, American Aftermathers! In today’s (resurrected) Mourning Jams segment, I would like to introduce you to Canadian instru-metallers Pomegranate Tiger. This unsigned progressive metal act is based out of Ontario and has been active since mid-2010. The group’s sound is not too dissimilar to that of djent groups like Animals As Leaders, however these kids tend to skimp out on the chugging nu metal influence and go with a more progressive tinge.
I know this genre is a niche kind of thing but expect big things from this group. I bet it won’t be long before we see them opening for acts like Between The Buried and Me. Their first full length, Entities, is scheduled to be released tomorrow but lucky for you this fine group of young gentlemen is giving you the opportunity to check out that album right now! Continue after the jump to listen to Pomegranate Tiger’s first release…. Well what are you waiting for, it’s pretty awesome! Continue reading »
29 Tuesday Jan 2013
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Though the band has now parted ways, the experimental rock outfit, Teith, have left us with a nice parting gift. The band released their long delayed debut full length, Humboldt Park, today digitally and on vinyl through Migration Media. The band, which notably features Trevor De Brauw of Pelican, combines a plethora of different sounds that are drawn from the likes of noise rock, indie pop, post-rock, post-hardcore, electronica and more. The album can be streamed below and can be purchased digitally with a “name your price” option. So what are you waiting for?
22 Tuesday Jan 2013
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The three piece instrumental rock giants, Russian Circles, have announced that they will be entering the studio in the Spring to record their fifth full length record and follow up to 2011′s Empros. No other details have been released thus far but I am already writhing in excitement. Check back for more details and jam to “Schiphol” below.
18 Friday Jan 2013
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Everyone’s favorite one man post-metal/djent band, Cloudkicker, has returned to the Bandcamp scene with a new track entitled “Hello”. The new track diverts from Ben Sharp‘s normal composition style and sees the guitarist trying out a different approach to looping riffs.
This ten minute “song” is actually kind of hard to listen to unless, of course, you are a fan of ambient noise tracks. You can stream the track after the jump – Continue reading »
07 Monday Jan 2013
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As you can see by the flyer above, Caspian will be embarking on a Winter North American Tour in early February. Supporting the post-rock aficionados are Junius and Native on certain stops on the trek. Below is the complete list of dates if you cannot read the flyer above. Go to one of these shows and be lulled into instrumental tranquility.
03 Thursday Jan 2013
Posted in Band Spotlight, Experimental, instrumetal, Noise Rock, Reviews, Upcoming Shit
By Lane Oliver
Such a ridiculous name as A Fucking Elephant is sure to garner a lot of odd looks. But their name works to their advantage because the music this band creates reflects the absurdity of their established name. If you have not been introduced to A Fucking Elephant yet, let me get you two acquainted. A Fucking Elephant is a two piece instrumental math rock band based out of New Jersey, whose split with El Drugstore is a must listen for anyone who likes a little drug induced violent rock n’ roll. It was spastic and dissonant in all the right places. Their new seven inch release, appropriately titled Seven Inches, increases the drug dosage and hysteria and begins to place the bands’ feet in the direction of new, wacky territory.
03 Thursday Jan 2013
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As previously reported, the trippy duo of A Fucking Elephant, will be releasing a new 7″ on January 22nd. The provocatively titled Seven Inches will feature two vertigo inducing tracks recorded and engineered by fellow technical musician, Colin Marston. Brooklyn Vegan is currently streaming the upcoming release in full weeks before the release date! I wouldn’t sit idly by and pass up the opportunity to have your mind blown by this dynamic duo. Stream Seven Inches below and order your copy of the 7″ at this location.
01 Tuesday Jan 2013
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A Fucking Elephant, Constants & Axioms, El Drugstore, Kemptville, Nefarious Industries, Seven Nines and Tens
Nefarious Industries’ first release of the year has been unleashed today in the form of a new single from three piece instrumental band Seven Nines and Tens. The release contains two live performance favorites specifically chose for this release; “Constants & Axioms” and “Kemptville”. The first track, which can be streamed below, is a six minute tour de force combining elements of post-rock, post-metal, math rock and even black metal in a glorious melodic display. “Kemptville” on the other hand, is a two minute soul crushing math metal bastard that will appease fans of Dysrhythmia and Loincloth alike. Check out “Constants & Axioms” below and pick up the digital single at this location for the low, low price of two dollars!
