Sandrider - Enveletration - VINYL LP

So if Sandrider marks a shift for Weisnewski and Damm, it's more in the inclusion of Roberts and the overall presentation of their sound than in the style of their play. That said, Sandrider does have a more grounded feel to it's material than did Akimbo; a maturation and natural next step from what they last presented. Songs vary in memorability, but each proves worthy in one way or another, and for the flow Sandrider establish across the album as a whole, nothing is out of place or unjustifiable. Roberts is an excellent complement for Weisnewski vocally, the two blending so well together that it's hard to tell where tradeoffs are (other than backing spots), and Damm's percussion adds a punk-ish sense of danger to the whole affair, whether it's the rhythmic shifts of InchCrysknifeInch or the driving finale of closer InchScatter.Inch Sandrider, because they're not really a new band, don't fall prey to what a lot of others might on their first record in terms of not fully realizing the vision of what they're trying to accomplish, but at the same time, there's a sense of potential in opener InchChildrenInch that speaks to the development of Sandrider as it's own band and a hopefully ongoing project. The song has some surfy swagger and sway, and Weisnewski's scream tops the cleaner singing excellently. His guitar is at the fore, but the balance of the mix is excellent, and Sandrider can strike into either accessibility or riffy abandon depending on the band's whim.1. Children 05 042. The Corpse 05 143. Crysknife 05 344. Voices 04 125. Paper 03 49 6. The Judge 10 077. Scatter 06 27

This album explodes out of the gate right off the bat. I've never actually had an album make me want to go for a jog just to listen to it, but that actually happened when I first got it. It's rooted in Pacific Northwest hardcore and punk, but somehow made the crossover into the best parts of approximately 3,452 other rock and roll subgenres along the way. Punk shouts meet sludge riffs meet hardcore screams in this nuclear blast of a dirty, heavy-rock amalgamation.1st Repress of Sandrider's sophmore album.1. Ruiner 2. Castle 3. Tides 4. Gorgon 5. Godhead 6. Overwatch 7. Champions 8. Scalpel 9. Beast 10. Traveler

Vinyl LP pressing. Skaldr is an American black metal band born in 2017 in Virginia. With Sam?sr?, Skaldr leans into the melodic, cold atmospheres reminiscent of Scandinavia classic black metal sound from the '90s. Drawing inspiration from bands like Dawn, Dissection, and Windir, Skaldr evokes a sound that feels both rooted in tradition and invigorated with fresh energy. Each track builds upon the previous, weaving intricate guitar melodies, relentless percussion, and somber atmospheric elements to create a mournful yet fierce landscape. Skaldr's dual guitars create an interplay of harmony and discord, echoing the album's theme of unity through destruction.