Category: EP Reviews

  • Rage Therapy – Thundergoat – Labyrinthian Scales – EP

    Iron Mike

    Setup In an era where a lot of bands are try-harding their way to sound like everyone else, this Wisconsin based 3-piece blur the lines between a multitude of subgenres and create a sound all their own. They dropped their debut single, Black Hole Coven, in early 2023, heralding the release of their full length… Read more

  • 21 Spins: Red Vinter – EP – Into the Deep – by Æræder

    Iron Mike

    After listening to these over 21 times since release, here are my takeaways: Sound/Mix This recording is high quality. Small, cheap smart screen speakers, headphones, mid level portables, stock vehicle speakers, higher end sound bars; the essence of each tunes’ energy comes across on all just fine. The stereo type elements stood out to me… Read more

  • Rage Therapy – Sabot: Castration ep

    Iron Mike

    Setup Pretty sure I discovered Sabot through Rob Hammer’s Doom-centric Facebook page a few years ago. With no idea they were local, I dredged through their songs on the daily for weeks before digging deeper. Upon realizing they hail(ed) from St. Paul, I had to go see them.  Unfortunately, a few days before the gig,… Read more

  • 21 Spins – Pursuit: Earth Created Humans Because It Wanted Plastic (EP)

    Iron Mike

    Sound/Mix The sound/mix is solid all around. I listened to this on headphones, in my truck, and on a small Wonderboom portable (Due to some illnesses and work schedules, I was not able to crank it on our Vizio M21D, but, I think that is OK). In the truck and on headphones the depth and… Read more