Torrential Downpour (US)

A fellow Metal Stormer recommended this on a list, and MAN, was I glad I checked it out.  Progressive metal melding more genres than you can count on two hands.  I love the Mike Patton with Dillinger Escape Plan style vocals.  Has a very sci-fi vibe to it and the production is tight.  It's only $5, don't miss out.  Easily would have made my top 10 of 2014 had I heard it when it came out.

Mindless Faith (US)

Bit of a departure and throwback today.  Just like any genre, there is a lot of terrible electronic music out there.  Fortunately, there are also some diamonds in the rough: Skinny Puppy, Ministry, Throbbing Gristle, etc.  If I asked most industrial fans to name the group they most associate with tongue-in-cheek, nihilistic ethos, I'm willing to bet most would name KMFDM.  However, there is another group of similar style that I feel does a more concise job.  Enter Mindless Faith.  While they may not sport the discographies of their peers, quality certainly outweighs quantity.  Rebellious 90's-sounding atmosphere, growly vocals, catchy beats, and stunning synth work that manages to seamlessly fuse dark, gothic tones with rave-inducing melodies.  It's The Prodigy on DMT.  Just listen to the first track of Medication for the Misinformed (their best album imo) and you will hear what I am talking about.  If you like it, you won't be disappointed by the rest.  Throw these guys some support while you're at it.

Enjoyability=9
Musicianship=9
Innovation=7
Overall=9

Nový Svět

 

 

Nový Svět are one of groups who do whatever the hell they want. They play an interesting fusion of neo-folk and industrial and certainly don't shy away from experimenting. The combination is surely a little strange but there's definitely enough to grab your attention. Enjoy the experimental mishmash that is  Nový Svět

 

 

Discography 

Eyeswithoutaface 

 

Have you ever wondered what you would get if you crossed Godflesh, My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive & threw some Death Metal into the mix just for kicks?  Eyeswithoutaface would be the end product. Abrasive and unsettling is the best way to describe the sound of this three piece band from Toronto. Much emphasis is placed on various elements, whether it's the agressiveness of Hardcore and Sludge, or the experimental nature of Industrial, Post-punk, Eyeswithoutaface will surely impress.

Discography
(self titled) - 2010
Monotoneoteny - 2011
Tone Debris - 2011