Song Reviews

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6442″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] ARTIST: TRUTH DECAYEDSINGLE NAME: DEATH BY DESIGNRELEASE DATE: 17 MARCH 2023COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICACITY: DURBANGENRE: TRASH METALMembers:Ryno Theron (Vocals & Guitar)Warren Jones (Guitar)Daniel Philogene (Drums)Renz Kruger (Bass)Death by design starts out heavy right from the gate, and … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6357″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Led by the effervescent, high flying Frontman Jessy Switchblade, Deadline have undergone a few core changes during the pandemic, but have now solidified their line up around guitarists Judge Mental and The Skullprit (the last original member … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6134″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] Band: Ryno Theron Country: South Africa Song Title: Breathe It All Away Label: Howling Rush Records Genre: Progressive Metal Release Date: 10 December 2021 Band Members: Vocals, Guitar – Ryno Theron Drums – Brandon Carey Bass … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6129″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] Johannesburg based punk infused rockers Oooth release the video for their track Need Some Rest, the 6th video taken from their 2021 SAMA nominated release Nothing’s Gonna Change. Guitarist, vocalist and chief songwriter Jason Oosthuizen delves … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6106″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] ARTIST: TRUTH DECAYED SINGLE NAME: PTSD RELEASE DATE: 26 NOVEMBER 2021 COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA CITY: DURBAN GENRE:  THRASH METAL Members: Guitar & Vocals: Ryno Theron Guitar: Warren Jones Bass: Johan Maree Drums: Kris Xenopoulos PTSD is … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6100″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] Band: With Dawn Country: South Africa Song Title: The Disowned Label: Unsigned Genre: Atmospheric post-metal Release Date: 7 November 2021 Band Members: Vocals, Guitar – Kevin Rule Bass and production – Mike Cubic On the 7 … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6090″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] Cape Town’s MARENE show no sign of slowing down, having already released one EP earlier this year with the well-received Somethings Out There, the band wasted no time  and dropped new EP After Life on the … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6078″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] Band: Red Helen (feat. Simz Kulla) Country: South Africa / United States Song Title: Become the Wind Label: Unsigned Genre: Progressive Metalcore Release Date: 29 October 2021 Band Members: Vocals – Brandon Pratt Guest Vocals – … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6033″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text] Tis the season to be spooky and QUAZAR are here to help usher in the spirit of Halloween. The new duo is comprised of vocalist Anthony Hawkins and PJ Silavwe who is responsible for audio engineering … Continued

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”6042″ img_size=”large”][vc_column_text]South African Industrial Thrashers CHAOS DOCTRINE have released a devastating re-mixed/mastered/produced version of “Cult” from their self-titled 2018 debut. This revamped version called “CULT MMXXI” focuses on production elements lost in the original version, while introducing new orchestral arrangements that truly … Continued