Mid Death Crisis sees Wednesday 13 sticking rigidly to their established formula, and while that might please the most die-hard fans, it leaves little room for genuine excitement or innovation. After ten albums, the shock theatrics and horror-obsessed lyricism feel more like well-worn costume props than tools for meaningful musical expression. What should have been a bold, venomous statement instead feels like a half-hearted victory lap.

Bleed From Within didn’t just turn the page with Zenith, they threw out the rulebook and rewrote it in blood.

Few extreme metal bands have stayed as dependable (yet controversial) as Cradle Of Filth. Dani Filth and his cohort continue their reign of gothic horror with their 14th studio album, The Screaming of the Valkyries.

With Desolated, The Acacia Strain, and Paleface Swiss on the bill, the expectation was sheer sonic devastation. But what truly set this gig apart wasn’t just the raw power—it was how good it all sounded.

Conversations, the latest EP from Breakfast With Bears, presents a perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh perspective for fans of emo, indie, and alternative rock.

Conversations, the latest EP from Breakfast With Bears, presents a perfect blend of nostalgia and fresh perspective for fans of emo, indie, and alternative rock.