Blindpick No Mercy – Widespread Bloodshed (Love Runs Red) (1987) is a relentless crossover classic from the oldschool skate and hardcore scene of Venice, California. Released in 1987, the album blends the raw aggression of hardcore punk with the power and precision of thrash metal Read More …
About a year and a half ago, I started building Mega’s Snake Mountain. A project that kept getting put on hold, weeks left untouched. Every time I looked at the mess, I thought: I’ll never finish this. Today, I can finally wrap it up. I Read More …
For those who don’t know us yet: We are Untamed Rage – Crossover Thrash Metal rooted in the underground. Formed in Dormagen, Germany in 2021, we combine the raw energy of 80s/90s Punk & Hardcore with the attitude and power of Crossover Thrash. Our lyrics Read More …
Happy New Year 2026! Thank you for the incredible support throughout 2025 – you truly brought this year to life for us. We’re beyond happy that we were able to release our first EP/CD and that you embraced it so strongly. 2026 will be loud. Read More …
Finally got the Focusrite 18i20 in the studio! After years with smaller models, this upgrade feels amazing. I’m especially impressed by the multiple outputs, flexible routing, and different headphone mixes. Perfect for recording and producing with Untamed Rage. Got lucky finding a used 3rd-gen version Read More …
KYLESA are back! After years of silence, one of the most intriguing bands in sludge and psychedelic metal returns to the stage. KYLESA are bringing their unique sound with crushing doom riffs, hypnotic psych elements and their signature double-drum attack back to Europe. June 17, Read More …
Testament – Para Bellum Short Review Para Bellum is an album that does not hit instantly but grows stronger with every listen. Testament combine classic Bay Area thrash with black and death metal influences, modern grooves and ballad like moments, all delivered with outstanding technical Read More …
Zorn aka The Men of Hell – The Return of the Gods Reissue The very first Zorn single was a milestone for me in terms of emo screamo driven hardcore, especially because of its emotional depth and dark intensity. With Men of Hell, the band Read More …
Cutting riffs like film scenes I often record the first riffs myself – raw, fast and spontaneous. Later I cut them apart, shift parts around, duplicate small sections or throw out entire chunks. And that’s often when the best ideas appear. Sometimes the editing process Read More …