Nicholas Franco

If someone told you that the crushing weight of black metal could be melded to the austere spiritual nadir of doom, all without the use of a single distorted guitar riff, you might be inclined to disbelief.  If that same person told you these feelings ... Read More

Side projects featuring prominent musicians can sometimes disappoint, as fans and media are more likely to give them the name ‘super-group’, a move which ultimately ratchets up the pressure.  With Norway’s Chrome Division, the intent was to leave aside the grandiose theatrics of their day ... Read More

It is a foregone conclusion that the music we listen to affects us very deeply.  Some bands we love, while others leave no trace on our psyche, and still others outright repel us.  The number of new bands capable of truly blowing our doors off ... Read More