SVB Exclusive: Get Ripped Apart by RIPARIAN’s Debut EP

Photo by Dave Walker

Pittsburgh death metallers Riparian (ex-Wrought Iron) will unleash their savage and off-kilter self-titled EP this Friday, March 1, via Grimoire Records. The forthcoming 25-minute debut consists of five chaotic tunes that meld classic buzzsaw death metal with tech death volatility, sludgy grit, and dark atmospherics. Flesh-grinding riffs collide with slamming beatdowns. Angular, writhing noise riffs morph into dissonant doom marches. It’s devastating and unpredictable from start to finish.

SVB Exclusive: OVERT ENEMY Debut New Single “Political Cancer”

Mission, TX-based thrashers Overt Enemy will release their new EP, Inception, this Friday, March 1. In anticipation of its release, we at Svbterranean bring you an exclusive stream of the EP’s galloping face-ripper, “Political Cancer”. Fans of the old-school thrash metal will be instantly enamored by its stampeding riffs and air raid siren solos, guaranteed. Check it out after the break and pre-order the record here.

SVB Exclusive: THRA Debut New Skull-Caving Single “Trial By Stone”

Arizona blackened death/sludge hybrids Thra are poised to release their new EP, Gardens of Rot, on March 15 via Camo Pants Records. The forthcoming record features an unrelenting, 26-minute barrage of eviscerating riffs and murky, filthy tones that runs throughout four massive tracks.

In anticipation of its impending release, we at Svbterranean bring you one of said tracks. Enter “Trial By Stone”; a five-minute onslaught of muddy, buzzsaw guitars that collide with toxic, sludgy grotesqueness. If that doesn’t excite you then we can’t help you.

Check out the track below.

SVB Exclusive: HOLY GRINDER debut “Flesh Prison II” + Interview

There have been quite a few changes for Toronto, ON’s Holy Grinder since our last interview a year ago. Following several member shifts, the noisegrind band now features a revamped line-up, including two bassists and new vocalist Ashley, which brings a newfound energy to Holy Grinder. The result is a more dynamic and intense approach to their raw, visceral sound, as well as an even more chaotic live performance.

In the spirit of change, Holy Grinder decided to remake one of their first songs from their debut record, Eradicate All Scum. Dubbed “Flesh Prison II,” the track has been re-recorded with the new line-up at Topon Das’ (Fuck the Facts) Apartment 2 studio in Ottawa, ON, and is the first taste of their upcoming release, which will follow up 2018’s Cult of Extermination.

“Flesh Prison II” is available to stream for the first time right here on Svbterranean, and members Ei TC and Ashley also took the time to discuss Holy Grinder’s new outlook. They also talk about the impact of the new members on the band and their sound, as well as the shift to more personal lyrical themes, among other topics. Check out Holy Grinder’s “Flesh Prison II” and our interview with Ei and Ashley after the break.

SVB Exclusive: VOUS AUTRES Deliver Apocalyptic Sludge on New Single “Pauvre Animal, Simple Pantin”

French blackened sludge duo Vous Autres are poised to release their debut full-length, Champ du Sang, on March 1 via Sludgelord Records. Following the band’s 2017 EP, Trente Pièces d’Argent, Champ du Sang sees the band exploring the darker, more haunting aspects of their sound, which is supported by scathing lyrics dealing with the delusions of human nature and the contemporary world.

In anticipation of its release next month, we at Svbterranean bring you an exclusive stream of the record’s sprawling second track, “Pauvre Animal, Simple Pantin”. The six-minute tune features monstrous, caustic doom instrumentation that is swallowed by malevolent, overbearing atmospherics. The song embarks on this cacophonous death march, which is spearheaded by venomous vocals, through most of the track before reaching a deeply melancholic climax. Check it out for yourself below.

SVB Exclusive: BLACK SITES Debut New Single “To the Fire”

Chicagoan progressive metallers Black Sites are poised to released their sophomore full-length, Exile, on April 19. Drawing from modern thrash and classic heavy metal, Black Site‘s sound is chock full of pummeling groove and anthemic choruses. This can be heard on the second track from Exile, “To the Fire”, which we are excited to bring to you today. The track is brimming with hammering, metallic groove, blistering old-school solos, and soaring vocal performances. Think Queensryche with more grit and you get the gist.

Check out the track below and pre-order the album here.

SVB Exclusive: BRAVE THE WATERS Premiere New Album “Chapter II – Days of Solitude”

Grey Skies Fallen and Buckshot Facelift bandmates Tom Anderer and Rick Habeeb trade in the doom, gloom, and grind for dreamy post-rock soundscapes in Brave the Waters. Finding a sweet spot between the atmospheric folk of Sun Kil Moon and the glossy grandeur of Explosions in the Sky, the music of Brave the Waters paints vivid, emotive portraits in listeners’ minds.

SVB Exclusive: UNBURNT Premiere “Nebula” Music Video

French post-metal outfit Unburnt weave together brooding, titanic riffs and shimmering prog sensibilities across their most recent EP, Æthereal. Much like the works of The Ocean or Cult of Luna, Unburnt‘s Æthereal possesses an almost cinematic quality that guides listeners through various passages and evokes a multitude of moods.

A fine example of the band’s songwriting skills would have to be the EP’s closing track, “Nebula”. Today we at Svbterranean bring you the exclusive premiere of the song’s moody and kaleidoscopic music video. Be entranced by stunning visuals and indulge in progressive post-metal supremacy after the break.

SVB Exclusive: SNAKE TONGUE Premiere “Corrupted Beat” Music Video

Photo by Martin Wilson

Swedish metallic hardcore quintet Snake Tongue are poised to release their new EP, No Escape No Excuse, on February 15 via The Sign Records. The upcoming four-track effort features a dark, concussive sound full of bitterness and groove. Fans of Trap Them and Converge are urged to pay attention.

SVB Exclusive: THE SLURS Deliver Greasy, Punk-Infused Rock on New Single “Fat Machine”

Milwaukee rockers The Slurs are poised to release their debut full-length record, Shatter Sessions, on February 8. For 28 straight minutes, The Slurs deliver one loud and sleazy punk-infested hard rock jam after the next. Fans of The Stooges, The Bronx, and Murder City Devils should pay attention.