Album Review : Killswitch Engage – Incarnate 

Retention of a title is somewhat of an art form. Seeing the less established acts fall by the wayside, undisputed heavyweights Killswitch Engage have weathered the recent Metalcore storm. Having returned on Disarm The Descent with Jesse Leach for the first time since their break through, Alive or Just Breathing the band once more proved their worth. Now, having re established the foundations of a solidified line up, in a time where Metalcore is more of an afterthought, how have the band weaponised their iconic sound for their brand new release Incarnate.

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Album Review : Oceans of Slumber – Winter

Seasons very much govern the nature of our lives. Sheltering from the brisk cold, soaking in the heat or preparing for the death knell of summer as Amber takes precedence. The nature of Progressive music enables bands to retain as much freedom needed. Yet the difference between a balance of differing sounds is everything, without balance material can sound misplaced, not needed and often suffocate its source. Fronted by female singer Camille Gilbert,  Oceans of Slumber bring sentiment home. 

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