Nox Irae was formed by members of the deceased death metal bands Affliction Gate and Catacomb, but luckily for us, this sounds like the best of both worlds. Both of the bands were known for their unique traits and Nox Irae have done well to imbibe the best of them. This is powerful and stirring old school death metal that’s raw and…

Los Angeles Death Metal quartet INFIRMITY will release Descendants of Sodom, their full-length debut album, November 9 on Lost Apparition Records. Stream the title track below.   “Descendants of Sodom Pummeling and lacerating, yes, but also superbly constructed for maximum memory retention, the music of Descendants of Sodom is to stand the test of time (however much of it we…

Following the release of their acclaimed second full-length, Experiment of Existence, Chile’s premier thrash band RIPPER are back with their first new material in three years. Sensory Stagnation feels like a continuation and evolution of the band’s established sound.   Album track “The Unreal” is now streaming at: The high-speed thrashing and intricate riffs are still there, as…