Space. Metal.. So many bands have their own interpretation of how this blend should go. NONE do it quite like Iotunn. These guys stand out from the rest in a big, big way. While looking for bands that dare to be different, the world of death metal offers as much innovation as it does imitation. How Iotunn managed to be so unique in a genre that shares so many common threads is beyond me, but they did it!

Byzantine need no introduction... but should they do, here's the news: They are the best example of hard work paying off. In their infancy, they released a number of albums through Prosthetic records, hitting the ground running. They break up, and after a few years, return with a vengeance! Releasing both their self-titled album, and To Release is to Resolve with no help from a label, but with the support of friends, family, and fans. MetalBlade snagged them up, they dropped The Cicada Tree, survived Covid, came back AGAIN with a soon-to-be-released ep, playing shows, sounding dope, and kicking all kinds of motherfuckin ass!!!

Some bands just got a formula that can't be fucked with. Most bands that I've come across take a few albums before they come into their own, with each one to showcase bumps and hiccups until they truly shine. Nexorum skipped all of that. Death Unchained is their debut, and if this what they are in their infancy, then I think us fans are witnessing something special in the works!

The music is awesome. There is no surprise there. I personally find it to be one of the most creative, diverse, and technically amazing spectrum of sounds that exist on this planet. Through all my endless searching, one sometimes crosses paths with those who show appreciation for the genre in their own unique way. Enter: Jon Lambert, of Noise Dosage Media.

Rarely does a two-piece sound so cohesive and focused in their delivery, and it was my pleasure to sit down and chat with Mic about what's good in the A.D. camp, and in life in general!

GTA is one of the best known hotbeds in Canada for quality music. A melting pot of musicians from around the world, there is just as much quantity of fine music's, as there is in greatness. One wonders how a band can stay afloat, and be noticed among a sea of talent...

Cryophilic don't worry themselves with such matters.

They do what they do, they do it well, and people take notice. An awesome example of what the GTA has to offer when it comes to music. An amazing band with an amazing sound, these guys do death metal right!

Genuine.

Cryptosis are a special kind of awesome. Their brand of thrash is so forward thinking and innovative, it literally must come from the distant future.. Since their LP Bionic Swarm came across my desk, these guys have been on repeat for a LONG time.

They are a staple in my metal diet, and are a constant recommendation by yours truly! It's refreshing to know that there are bands out there who keep things revitalized by pouring originality into a tried and true genre, and Cryptosis are at the top of the heap!

Discovering metal gems from around the world! Gutslit are THE example of what is hitting heavy in India, and on the international metal scene! Having released two crushing LP's, they are a monument to hard working bands who get back what they put in!

For the uneducated: Fractal Generator are one of the best examples of what's out there in the Canadian DM scene. Mega-talented and MASSIVE, there is nothing comparable to the sound these guys have, and yours truly has the pleasure of sitting down to discuss how metal survives in rural Ontario, "pain-states", and a new LP that currently is in the works! Have a click, and watch some genuine content between fans of unique music!