Death Valley Driver’s Choke The River: “Gripping guitars, fast paced drums and vocals that demand your full attention”


It is still unknown if the Prince Edward Island based metal act, Death Valley Driver, were inspired to take the name of the highly popular wrestling move or not, however their name inspired me to fall deeply in love before even pressing play. The opening track, “Choke The River With Your Dead”, sets the tone … Continue reading

German Hardcore act, Lasting Traces, streaming new album, Old Hearts Break In Isolation.


A little over two weeks ago we took a listen to Germany’s Lasting Traces. The Hardcore/Punk act scored a 3.5 in the review , as well as some very constructive criticism, if I do say so myself. Here’s a little blurb from the review, make sure you take a look at that as well as … Continue reading

Chimaira announce U.S. headlining tour


Chimaira have announced a headlining tour, which will begin on October 12/2011 in Philidelphia and end on November 5/2011 in Columbus.s The tour will be in support of the Cleveland based groove metal/metalcore sextet’s latest release, “The Age of Hell” which dropped from eOne music on August 16th… Pick a copy up if you’ve yet to … Continue reading

Germany’s Hardcore/Punk act Lasting Traces have left a lasting trace with “Old Hearts Break In Isolation” (Man, my titles are lame!)


Usually I start a review by writing a list of words that come to mind the first time I listen to an album. For Frieburg, Germany’s Hardcore/Punk act Lasting Traces, forceful and melodic are what came to mind. If you took Close Your Eyes and Comeback Kid and made a beautiful music sandwich you would … Continue reading

Misguided Aggression’s Ben Dobson talks of their new album, their latest tour and the metal community “…the only thing keeping the metal community together right now are; the people involved in it, and with so many people passionate about the music, it needs to be kept alive by those who still care about it.”


Woodstock, Ontariobased Progressive Groove Metallers, Misguided Aggression bring “the word heavy to a whole new meaning”. The Year Of The Sun recording artists have just returned to their hometown after embarking on a tour that stretched across the Maritimes, which was in support of their sophomore release, Flood The Common Ground. The album is streaming … Continue reading

Recap: To Cap Again


Remember last week, when we all took time out of our busy days to reflect on all of the awesome content that we’d posted here at VisiONtheNet? Wasn’t that nice, seeing all the news of the week compiled in one simple list? Oh, fond memories. We should do it again sometime. Like right now. You … Continue reading

The Age of Hell is now! Chimaira have assured us of this.


I’ve been semi-patiently awaiting the release of Chimaira’s “The Age of Hell” for months now. Ever since “The Infection” was released back in April of 2009 to be honest. Now, on August 16, 2011 the band will release their next assault upon the masses when “The Age of Hell” drops from E1 Music. My first … Continue reading

The Recap Strikes Back


Oh hey Internet, didn’t see you there. I bet you’re all wondering, “Where have my recaps been, goddammit?”, and for good reason. It’s been a few weeks, for reasons that are best summed up as “summer happened”, but now your VisiONtheNet recap is back and ready to kick ass. As the title suggests, it’ll be … Continue reading

I put aside the hilarious skittles commercials and the case of Olands and listen to We’re Doomed’s “Like A Machine”!!!!


First of all let me start off by explaining how entertaining and fun it is to see these guys live. During their set, I completely forget the trials and tribulations that come with running this webzine and working as hard as I do (I’m allowed to stroke my own ego sometimes right?). I’m absolutely captivated … Continue reading

Chelsea Grin hit the nail on the head with “My Damnation”


Yesterday I picked up Chelsea Grin’s latest release, “My Damnation”. I have been anticipating this release since I found out it was coming on June 4th, almost 2 months ago. Chelsea Grin are easily one of the best deathcore bands in the world right now in my opinion. The sextet from Salt Lake City, Utah … Continue reading