(written by Islander)

As someone who tries to keep a very close eye every week on the emergence of new metal across a range of sub-genres, I can tell you that the holiday break is well and truly over. Since last week, the relative trickle has become a flood. I now find myself staring at dozens of computer tabs I opened in just a handful of days for songs and complete releases I thought I might want to check out.

I haven’t yet made my way through all of them, and doubt that I can. But with no premieres on our calendar today, I thought I ought to at least make a start, so that the task of compiling our two usual weekend roundups won’t be completely overwhelming, just moderately overwhelming. Here’s what I unearthed from the underground and enjoyed this morning. Continue reading »