Articles by Ola Mazzuca
Eyeconoclast
Drones of the Awakening
PUBLISHED Apr 16, 2013
Whether in history or music, Romans are true gladiators and Eyeconoclast are a pack of five. The Italians fight to keep it fresh on Drones...
Lost Society
Fast Loud Death
PUBLISHED Mar 20, 2013
Disengaged youth should take note of Finland's Lost Society, who have definitely found their way in the world of extreme metal with their f...
Nero Di Marte
Nero Di Marte
PUBLISHED Mar 15, 2013
Climbing the Two Towers of Bologna in Italy is quite the trek. If you've ever done it, you'll know that its medieval structure requires a p...
Vreid
Welcome Farewell
PUBLISHED Mar 5, 2013
Vreid are known for their supremely melancholic aura, but never cease to rock'n'roll in a blackened, haunting way. The Norsemen catch their...
Otep
Hydra
PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2013
Noise. This is how Hydra (Otep's "final studio album") begins — full force and cutting to the chase. Inspired by a graphic novel writ...
Melencolia Estatica
Hel
PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2012
Udine, Friuli-based Climaxia is the Italian black metal mastermind behind Melencolia Estatica, who delivers droning, dark and, quite simply...
Turbonegro
Sexual Harassment
PUBLISHED Aug 7, 2012
Norwegian punk rock Vikings Turbonegro are no longer fronted by Hank Von Helvete, the frontman clad in King Diamond-inspired makeup, but th...
Abandon All Ships
Infamous
PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2012
There's guttural and then there's Guido. Abandon All Ships are a combination of both. A signature blend of euro and 'core subgenres has lau...
