Clockwise from top left: Gatecreeper, Numenorean, False, Abyssal, The Great Old Ones, Russian Circles, Dead To A Dying World, Baroness, Archivist and Uniform & The Body. We’re nearing the end of our dastardly journey! The following records honestly would have made it into my top 10… if the final…

For a movement often maligned as cookie monster goofery, the death metal underground’s diversity is undeniable. With distinct regional scenes there’s many legendary forebearers to inspire newer acts like Arizona’s Gatecreeper. Whether it’s the Swedish guitar tone and melodies or chunky American riffing, these guys have no problem crossing…