Austin Koll spent many years as a drummer in various American hardcore bands before exploring the possibility of doing his own thing. As a multi-instrumentalist, he took the plunge in…
Tag: thrash metal
The decision to relocate from Russia to England in 2014 would have finished most bands, but Concrete Age frontman, Ilya Morozov (aka Frosty J), heard his destiny calling from beyond…
John Joseph will always be known for his pioneering contribution to the birth of metallic hardcore as a member of Cro-Mags. If you listened to his interview on Robb Flynn’s…
Thrash trio, Detraktor, flex their muscles with the wry smile of the misanthrope who has an equal level of social awareness and social ineptitude. They stormed onto the underground German…
Essex quintet, Beneath the Embers, are heroes of their local scene and fine purveyors of high-adrenaline heavy metal. Formed in 2016 by Lewis Roland (vocals) and Clint Bredin (lead guitar),…
*** Go to our YouTube channel in the link below to see the video review of this record in episode #16 of the SBR Album of the Week. Massachusetts metal…
Lancashire thrash legends, Xentrix, achieved the biggest commercial success out of the British big four. Acid Reign, Onslaught and Sabbat were just as successful in other ways, but Xentrix cracked…
The first wave of English thrash metal never elevated itself to the level of Germany, Canada or the USA. Other than Xentrix, few bands achieved commercial success before the scene…
Former Marduk drummer, Lars Broddesson, had the idea for his Hild project when enjoying a summer stroll in the magical Swedish countryside. He knew he had to get home to…