Tag Tech-Death
You only have to tune into my show on TotalRock (Dark Tryal, 21:00 every Sunday) to realise how much I love The Artisan Era. In fact, it’s somewhat of a joke, but one that I think is very valid, almost… Continue Reading →
Anyone who keeps up to date with my reviews knows that I love the Tech. I used to hate it, or at least think it was self-indulgent tomfoolery (I mean it kind of is). Then I discovered the Grateful Dead… Continue Reading →
There’s a part of me that gets very excited when I see new releases from Comatose. I’ve been a huge fan of the label for years and years and now that I get to review their stuff, that’s pretty exciting…. Continue Reading →
Was there ever a more appropriately named band given the rampaging pandemic that is sweeping across the planet. As prophetic as the band is I’m sure this Ecuadorian trio didn’t envisage how apt their band moniker would actually be as… Continue Reading →
I promise I don’t just listen to Tech/ Brutal Death Metal. I’m known in some circles as the Slam King a title which I would claim above Ingested (sorry Jay Evans). However, there is more to me than the Slam…. Continue Reading →
And so in the blink of an eye, 2020 speedily crests the brow of December Hill and gambles it’s way, down into the inky green of the sea, to finally lay itself to rest in its own premediated, watery grave…. Continue Reading →
Tech Death is a little bit like the early days of Prog Rock. Each band appears hell bent on outdoing the next, I guess that’s just music for you in general but in this case it’s very apt. There has… Continue Reading →
On my co-hosted radio show Dark Tryal (live every Sunday from 21:00 on TotalRock, shameless self-promotion) it has become a running joke that I only listen to Prog Death Metal. I’m not really sure where this idea has stemmed from… Continue Reading →
Usually you come to Ave Noctum for a music review and some witty or contextual banter within the words on this website, but this time round, you can add in a crash course in mythology and demonology! Lilith is the… Continue Reading →
I think everyone who is a fan of Metal goes through some phase of being ‘trve’ whether that be Black and Death Metal or simply hating Pop music and listening to Slipknot. There is a certain hatred of other genres… Continue Reading →
There is something about Tech Death labels that just exudes quality, as if they’re a magnet for exceptional bands. Perhaps it’s something in the music that demands a certain type of competitive attitude to be the best musician. I’ve always… Continue Reading →
Sometimes I have to wonder why I do it to myself, review Deathcore that is. By no means do I hate the genre but I guess you could say I mostly dislike it. There are a few gems in there… Continue Reading →