Never was a title more fitting: 'WHAT THE FUCK?!'

 A wandering record, which has no direction.

The 2013 Black Flag album 'What The...' marks an underwhelming return 28 years after 'In My Head.' Greg Ginn leads a fragmented lineup with uninspired songs and banal lyrics. The album lacks direction and interest, dominated by Ginn's authoritative control which overshadowed his bandmates. Despite its length, the album feels monotonous and disappointing. Explore Black Flag's controversial 'What The...' album and decide if this punk comeback hits or misses!

 Beneath the thin carpet lowered by political leaders and public opinion lies a monster of cyclopean and terrifying proportions.

 The awareness destroys him, but despite everything and everyone, he will succeed in instituting the trial that will condemn 22 criminals.

Set in post-war Germany, Il Labirinto del Silenzio follows a young prosecutor’s brave quest to expose former Nazis hiding in society. The film realistically portrays the political will to forget and the difficult battle to bring justice. Inspired by real events, it avoids spectacle to focus on historical truth and national reckoning. The story highlights the heavy legacy Germany carries and the importance of confronting the past. Discover the gripping story behind Germany's hidden Holocaust past—watch Il Labirinto del Silenzio and explore its powerful quest for justice.

 Truly admirable.

 Indescribable and indispensable. WELCOME BACK!

This review celebrates At The Drive-In's 2005 compilation album 'This Station Is Non-Operational' as a tribute to their legacy during their reunion era. It covers the album's track selection, highlighting growth from early post-hardcore sounds to mature compositions. Special attention is given to unreleased tracks and impressive covers, emphasizing the band's enduring impact and underground roots. Discover At The Drive-In's powerful legacy and explore their iconic compilation—listen now and feel their unique rock evolution!

 The lyrics, in their disarming simplicity, describe the total truth of the facts and Mussolini’s ease in coming to power, without much struggle.

 From a musical standpoint, we are talking about a track in the pure Big Black style of the early ’80s: abrasive sound, metallic drum machine, and messed-up guitars.

Big Black's 1985 single 'Il Duce' showcases their signature abrasive punk rock style combined with provocative lyrics about Mussolini's rise. The review highlights the band's raw sound, historical themes, and mentions the b-side 'Big Money.' Despite its controversial nature, the single remains a significant underground punk release. Listen to Big Black’s 'Il Duce' and dive into the raw, provocative punk sound of the ’80s today!

 It is a film that grunts and drags itself covered in wounds and grime, like its protagonist: when it finally speaks, it nails you.

 To do justice to this primal vocation of the Seventh Art, the filmmaker essentially works in three directions.

Revenant is a visually stunning film that contrasts strongly with Iñárritu's Birdman by focusing on raw storytelling and the harsh beauty of nature. Filmed in natural settings and light, the movie delivers an immersive survival drama with powerful performances from DiCaprio and Hardy. Its aesthetic and directorial achievements overshadow a slightly bland past backstory. Ultimately, Revenant is celebrated as a remarkable experiential film rather than a conceptual narrative. Discover the wild, raw power of Revenant—watch the film and experience Iñárritu's intense vision of survival today!

 It’s nice to discover a masterpiece almost by chance.

 Imagine the members of the 'Incredible String Band' and 'Penguin Café Orchestra' at the orders of the king of gnomes, or at mine when I want to have a perfect dream.

The review celebrates No Strange's 1987 album 'L'universo' as a stunning psychedelic folk masterpiece. It highlights the album's enchanting mixture of acid folk, krautrock, and mystical orchestration, especially praising tracks like 'Ode in delirium' and the opening piece. The unique blend of traditional and Eastern influences stands out, evoking both innocence and cosmic wonder. The reviewer is moved by the album's beauty and freshness, recommending it warmly to fans of the genre. Explore the mesmerizing sounds of No Strange's 'L'universo' — a psychedelic folk journey not to be missed!

 Just under an hour in which they manage to destroy and annihilate the audience, overwhelmed and suffocated by their impetuous and aggressive Death Metal.

 The whole record is a continuous succession of more cadenced and powerful tracks, followed by songs devastating in their executive fury.

The review praises Hypocrisy's 1998 performance at Wacken Open Air, highlighting their aggressive and powerful Death Metal show. It emphasizes the excellent sound quality and the intensity of tracks like 'Roswell-47' and 'Apocalypse.' The album captures the band's raw energy and includes studio bonus tracks showcasing their Death'n'Roll style. Overall, it's a tribute to a legendary live recording from a prominent Scandinavian band. Dive into Hypocrisy's brutal Wacken live album and feel the raw power of Scandinavian Death Metal now!

 The five tracks on this EP are indeed well-crafted, at times even surprising through some unusual choices made.

 It’s better to start from some interesting elements, like the excellent title track... but it urgently needs a generous dose of courage.

Drawing Memories' EP 'Portraits' presents a solid alternative rock proposal with a vocal style blending screamo, growl, and melody. The production is well-crafted, especially the title track with a post sound influence. However, the band struggles with standing out amid fierce competition, lacking bold innovation. The review suggests that embracing more daring artistic choices is essential to avoid long-term regrets. Overall, 'Portraits' is a promising start but needs more courage to make a distinctive mark. Listen to Drawing Memories' Portraits EP and explore the promising sounds of Turin's alternative scene.

 The aim is to approach metal in an "alternative" manner, meaning not self-categorizing into a specific genre but rather trying to give broad breath to their artistic proposal.

 The singing needs to be "refined": the more melodic parts are good, but the growl definitely needs to be reviewed and reinterpreted, it’s more than a little forced.

Red Light For Distortion's debut EP Iron[y] Weapons shows promise in blending groove, crossover, and thrash metal without binding to a strict genre. The band demonstrates good technical skills and a surprising melodic track but needs more refined songwriting and vocal work, especially on growls. This EP marks a solid starting point with room for artistic development. Listen to Iron[y] Weapons and witness Red Light For Distortion’s raw potential in the metal scene!

 Their formula—albeit predictable—I like it.

 'Air Gun' features power, melody, and that catchy streak that seems to mark the DNA of the band.

NEW REASON's EP Air Gun offers a familiar yet enjoyable US-core sound reminiscent of A Day To Remember. The band delivers catchy, melodic tracks with powerful growls and solid production. The choice of an EP format keeps the quality consistent without risking filler content. Highlights include 'The Best Things Of Our Life' and 'My Price,' which stand strong against similar overseas works. Overall, an engaging release from Alessandria's emerging heavy music scene. Listen to NEW REASON's Air Gun EP now and experience fresh US-core energy with catchy melodies and powerful growls!

 If hatred could be perfectly put into music, that music would belong to Unsane.

 Raw, ruthless, noisy tracks that represent that need to smash heads on concrete, that need to kill and feel the blood of others on their skin.

Unsane’s 'Singles 89-92' delivers a raw, ruthless collection of hard-to-find tracks marked by sharp riffs and Chris Spencer’s distorted vocals. The album channels gritty NYC rebellion and relentless aggression. It preserves the band’s trademark hardcore-noise identity with brief, powerful songs. This compilation showcases their uncompromising voice in noise rock history. Dive into Unsane's fierce singles collection and experience the raw power of NYC noise rock now!

 The sound is solid, characterized by a wall of guitars over which the beautiful voice of Marthynna stands out.

 Another confirmation of how the group is creating its own formula for psychedelia of the new millennium.

The Wolvennest Sessions by Der Blutharsch explores a vintage psychedelic and acid-rock sound, marked by strong guitar walls and Marthynna’s standout vocals. While the album continues the artist’s move away from his martial-industrial roots, this release is better focused and solid, featuring three expansive tracks that evoke space rock and classic acid rock influences. The reviewer appreciates the inspired moments despite some verbosity and unoriginal elements. Dive into The Wolvennest Sessions and experience Der Blutharsch's unique blend of psychedelic and acid rock today!

 Psychedelia becomes a true lifestyle, not just music but a cultural and philosophical vision.

 'Armonia Vivente tra analogie e contrasti' is an unmissable album for all cosmic travelers and lovers of psychedelia.

No Strange’s 2014 album 'Armonia vivente tra analogie e contrasti' is described as their most complete work, blending psychedelic rock with ethnic and medieval sounds. The band is praised for its deep philosophical approach to psychedelia, influenced by Krautrock, Pink Floyd, and Italian beat. The album features long, dreamlike tracks and revisits classic styles with new instrumentation. It is highly recommended for fans of cosmic and psychedelic music. Dive into No Strange's mystical sounds and explore the depths of Italian psychedelia with 'Armonia vivente tra analogie e contrasti.'

 Pole Axe harnesses this chemistry and combines it with the tumultuous, monolithic, yet psychedelic energy of Mats Gustafsson’s saxophone.

 The infinite depth of interaction between Saft and Morris integrates into Pole Axe with Gustafsson’s multifaceted saxophone sound, supported by Pandi whose drumming is sometimes restrained, sometimes tumultuous.

SlobberPup's second album, Pole Axe, features a fresh lineup including avant-garde saxophonist Mats Gustafsson. Recorded in December 2013, it offers three long-form free jazz tracks blending psychedelic and noise elements. The album emphasizes deep musical chemistry and complex interaction, producing a stream-of-consciousness listening experience rich in analog textures and intense dynamics. While the review appreciates the musicianship and conceptual depth, it remains measured in overall praise. Explore SlobberPup's Pole Axe for a unique journey into psychedelic avant-garde noise and free jazz improvisation!

 A fragile sterile cube of transparent crystal.

 Notes of guitar, harp, light synths, lightly float on the rustle of fleeting thoughts.

The review portrays Location Services' Music For Quiet Rooms as a fragile, transparent sonic experience centered on contemplation and stillness. Gentle instrumentation like guitar, harp, and synths float delicately, evoking fleeting thoughts and silence. The atmosphere is immersive, calm, and reflective, making it perfect for quiet moments. Discover the delicate beauty of Location Services' Music For Quiet Rooms—perfect for your moments of reflection and calm.

 Negazione is the best Italian example of Punk and Metal; it’s 23 tracks that leave us no respite, overwhelming, angry, and most importantly, Punk.

 It’s a shame they didn’t get the success they deserved.

Negazione's 'Tutti pazzi 1983-1992' is a powerful and creative Italian punk-metal album that captures raw energy and skill. Despite their talent, they faced difficulties breaking into mainstream Italy due to limited support for non-commercial bands. The album features 23 dynamic tracks with standout performances by Roberto Farano, Orlando Furioso, and Guido Sassola. The band achieved a career highlight with their 1991 Monsters of Rock appearance, though wider success eluded them. Listen to Negazione’s explosive punk-metal legacy and explore the raw power of 'Tutti pazzi 1983-1992' today!

 For this album, they decided to take a small turn, becoming a "traditional Rock band."

 'Rooks Across The Gate' is the epitaph of many gunslingers who died in those deserts, crows fly over the corpses, and Mark's voice accompanies the scene, with an almost Blues touch.

Earth’s 2014 album 'Primitive and Deadly' marks a deliberate shift towards traditional rock while retaining their doom metal roots. Featuring vocals from Mark Lanegan and Rabia Shaheen Qazi for the first time in nearly a decade, the album blends western and desert atmospheres with psychedelic and stoner rock influences. The record’s five tracks showcase guitar virtuosity and haunting moods, culminating in the standout closing song 'Rooks Across The Gate.' Highly recommended for fans of dark, atmospheric music. Listen to Earth's 'Primitive and Deadly' for a haunting journey through doom and desert rock sounds.

 No ideas in the words or the tunes. No ideas in the performances.

 I’ve never seen anything more stiff, patched up, futile, vain, filthy, and self-serving.

This review offers a harsh critique of the Sanremo festival, describing the event as lacking originality, sincerity, and genuine youth appeal. The reviewer finds the performances stiff and repetitive, highlighting a disconnect between the spectacle and meaningful musical expression. Despite its popularity, the festival is seen as driven by strong economic interests that influence public taste negatively. Explore this candid review and decide if Sanremo's famous spectacle still resonates with you.

 Creed is a tough, effective, and ruthless film in showcasing the weaknesses inherent in the human condition.

 Sylvester Stallone’s performance is probably the best of his career, turning his character’s decline into a moving strength.

Creed successfully revives the Rocky franchise with a modern and emotional story focusing on Adonis Johnson, Apollo Creed’s son. Ryan Coogler’s direction presents a fresh take while preserving the saga’s essence. Michael B. Jordan shines as the lead while Stallone delivers his best performance in years. The film’s boxing scenes and technical prowess stand out, making it a worthy continuation of the legacy. Though not perfect, Creed is a courageous and effective addition to the saga. Discover how Creed reinvents a classic saga—watch the film and experience a fresh boxing story that honors its roots!

 "A 31-minute rock titled 'Ripped On Fascist Ideas' takes center stage, slowly pulverizing everything around using just a few thundering low notes."

 "Kurt’s hyper-relaxed voice goes hand in hand with Kelly’s schizoid screams on a track that unusually lasts 3 minutes, melodic but extraordinarily fuzzy."

This review highlights Earth's influential live album 'Sunn Amps And Smashed Guitars,' a cornerstone of drone doom music led by Dylan Carlson. It explores the spontaneous minimalist style, focusing on the iconic 31-minute track 'Ripped On Fascist Ideas' and rare demos featuring special guests like Kurt Cobain. The review evokes the album’s heavy, hypnotic nature and its importance in the evolution of underground rock. Dive into Earth's seminal live album and discover the raw power of drone doom – listen now and experience a hypnotic journey.