Have you heard of Kosmograd? They’re a Post-Metal/Sludge band hailing from Toronto, ON. Perhaps you have caught them opening for Intronaut, The Ocean and Solstafir? Maybe? Truthfully, the band has not participated in any extended touring circuits and unless oneRead more…
Torche – Harmonslaught
Torche tends to operate in two gears. First is their knack for writing catchy pop songs and recording them alongside booming drums and massively detuned guitars, giving the songs an unexpected heaviness. The second gear, perhaps their trademark, is theirRead more…
Giant Squid – Minoans
It has been over five years since San Francisco-based Post-Metal band Giant Squid has released an album. Their last outing, The Ichthyologist (2009), was a highly-original listening experience. Lyrically, it featured an eerie concept story whereas musically, the album movedRead more…
The Atlas Moth – The Old Believer
My first experience with The Atlas Moth was last September at Lee’s Palace. They were the opening act and put their melodic sludge metal on display. While I felt their set was a bit on the long side, as theRead more…