With a crisp, clear, serene sky above, Ozzfest 2003 roared into New Jersey with the force of a hurricane. The large crowd rocked through the day into the night upon the amazing performances of bands like Chimaira, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Disturbed and Korn. The early risers who made it to PNC at or before …
Anyone who says Metallica is getting too old surely hasn’t seen them live. Personally, it was the most adreneline filled set I have EVER seen. Upon entering, every band member walked out under a caracature of himself, and when everyone was on stage James Hetfield (for the three people who don’t know who he is, …
Dustin Kensrue of Thrice took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions for UnEarthed through email correspondence. Read on for details… UE: I’m pretty sure that the lyrics in “The Melting Point of Wax” refer to The Story of Icarus. What made you use this Greek myth as inspiration? Do you …
Arising from the crumbling wreckage of the legendary British Grindcore act Carcass, a truly great Death Metal band was born. That band is Arch Enemy, and their debut opus “Black Earth” [Century Media/Wrong Again Records] is an essential classic. Thankfully, this once extremely hard to find gem was reissued this year by Century Media Records. …
This is simply stellar—a 2 disc, pristine live opus of Sepultura during the Max Cavalera years. Titled “Under A Pale Grey Sky” [Roadrunner Records], it features most of the Brazilian act’s best cuts. And the sound quality is superb. Sepultura’s style is an exceptional type of Tribal Deathrash Metal. Max’s vocals are a powerful, defining …
From the finest darkness that Northern Europe has to offer comes the ferocious Darkane. Their latest barrage of musical warfare, called “Expanding Senses” [Nuclear Blast Records], is their best to date. It is Melodic Swedish Death Metal insanity unleashed. They have taken a more melodic approach here, focusing less on speed but digging the hooks …
From the darkened depths of an abyss where beauty is forged from the pristine shadows arises the surreal beauty and bombast of Agalloch. Their third opus, “The Mantle” [The End Records], is as eclectic as it is powerful. Combining a diverse spectrum of styles into a unique, intense experience, Agalloch has fashioned an amazing brand …