This week in new loud rock features the newest album from the band from hell Ghost B.C. with Infestissumam. We’ve also got the latest, and some might say greatest, from Whitechapel in The Somatic Defilement. Other interesting releases include Suicidal Tendencies most recent album, and black metal outfit Woe who have been making waves in…
Interview with Baroness’ Peter Adams
By New Media Director | Published July 6th, 2012Sometimes I wonder how I’ve gotten so lucky to be able to interview some of the greatest musicians in the metal scene. Peter Adams of Baroness is no exception. They’re arguably the most successful group to have combined progressive elements with sludge metal. They also have a new album coming out on July 17th called…
Interview with Periphery’s Misha Mansoor
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published May 28th, 2012Wow, I did yet another interview with yet another metal band. You should all be shocked. Periphery, in case you don’t know, is an increasingly popular progressive metal band that toured very recently with Dream Theater. Misha, the genius behind the band, was interviewed by yours truly during their tour Protest the Hero, which is…
Loud Rock Charts: 5/22
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published May 21st, 2012Yesterday I just realized the school year is only 3 weeks away from being officially over. On one hand, I’m sad because I’ll be losing all my senior friends. On the other hand, I can finally devote my entire life to Diablo 3. …Summer can’t come soon enough. ADDS 1 FEAR FACTORY The Industrialist Candlelight…
Interview with Machine Head’s Robb Flynn
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published March 5th, 2012This past Saturday, I had the great fortune of interviewing one of the biggest acts in recent metal history: Machine Head’s frontman, Robb Flynn. We had some great, albeit short, discussions, one of which deals with the controversy behind their 2001 album Supercharger and the affects that 9/11 had on it. It led to some…
Brootalisk’s Top 5 Most Anticipated Albums: 2012 Edition
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published January 27th, 2012It’s only been a month since the year first started, but there’s already been huge news coming from the loud rock scene. At the Drive In reunited, The Mars Volta FINALLY announced details about their new album, and Alcest showed us that they hate Americans by making us wait till January 31st for their new…
Brootalisk’s Top 10 Loud Rock Albums of 2011 (#10-6)
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 22nd, 2011Well my fellow metal heads, it’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about Christmas or Hanukkah or any other “controversial” holiday. I’m talking about the top ten albums of the year. Specifically, those of the headbanging kind. I’ve listed my first 5 choices below. You’ll have to wait in eager anticipation for…
Scrambles the Death Dealer’s Top 10 Part 2
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 31st, 20095. Between The Buried And Me – The Great Misdirect (Victory) Not much else to say but BTBAM. This album is good, but not ‘Colors’ good, giving it the 4 spot. 4. The Black Dahlia Murder – Deflorate (Metal Blade) I was a little concerned with this album at first, thinking that TBDM’s overall sound…
Scrambles the Death Dealer’s Top 10 Part 1
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 29th, 200910. Mastodon – Crack They Skye (Reprise) I won’t even attempt to tell you what this album is about lyrically, but, this album reversed my decision on hating Mastodon, so I felt it deserved a mention on my list, but, it’s also a really good album. 9. Adagio – Archangels In Black (Listenable) Adagio is…
Leviathan’s Top 10 Part 2
By Trevor Mascarenhas | Published December 23rd, 2009Leviathin’s List of 2009′s Most Epic Albums Part 2 5. Mastodon – Crack the Skye (Reprise) There is often much debate over which Mastodon album is the best, which one is the worse, etc. but it cannot be denied that their latest is still nothing short of epic. The album is literally taking you through…