Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Immolation — Apostle (2021) SINGLE REVIEW

Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop. It’s me, The Saw! And today I want to talk about Immolation, and the new single, “Apostle,” from their 11th studio album, Acts of God (Nuclear Blast), due to drop in February, 2022. The new single, and accompanying video, is a groovy Old School Death Metal banger. And you already know how … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Immolation — Apostle (2021) SINGLE REVIEW

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — House of Mirrors SINGLE REVIEW

What’s up, Butcher Crew?! It’s ya girl, The Saw. Did you hear (and see) that Arch Enemy dropped their second standalone single and video? Just a few weeks after releasing the bop, “Deceiver, Deceiver,” Arch Enemy have released, “House of Mirrors.”  Michael Amott (founding guitarist) said that he had a guitar intro that he’d been … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Arch Enemy — House of Mirrors SINGLE REVIEW

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Black Label Society — Doom Crew Inc. ALBUM REVIEW

Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop! I am your host, The Saw (but you already knew that). I have a New Album Review of a straight-up Heavy Metal record; or rather, a ‘Biker Metal’ release by none other than Black Label Society, entitled, Doom Crew Inc – dropped on November, 26, 2021 (eOne). Now, The Saw grew … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Black Label Society — Doom Crew Inc. ALBUM REVIEW

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Cradle of Filth —Existence is Futile

What’s up Butcher Crew?! It’s ya girl, The Saw! And October 22, 2021 marked the release of (I think) the best work in the long and inglorious career of Cradle of Filth. Existence is Futile (Nuclear Blast) is a dark commentary on modern human existence. If you are a fan of the band, then you already know … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Cradle of Filth —Existence is Futile

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: 200 Stab Wounds — Slave to the Scalpel (2021) ALBUM REVIEW 

I have always wanted to find an album that captures the essence of the Butcher Shop. I think I finally found that record. 200 Stab Wounds released Slave to the Scalpel on November 12, 2021, on Maggot Stomp records. It has probably been one of my favorite releases of 2021. This year, there have been many incredible … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: 200 Stab Wounds — Slave to the Scalpel (2021) ALBUM REVIEW 

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Hypocrisy – Worship (2021) HEAVY BREAKDOWN

Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop, Butcher Crew! Ya girl, your Master Butcher, The Saw is giving you a beat-down with a Heavy Breakdown Album Review of Hypocrisy's new record, Worship, released on November 26, 2021 (Nuclear Blast). We have talked previously about the history of the band, its discography, and the genius of Peter Tägtgren … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Hypocrisy – Worship (2021) HEAVY BREAKDOWN

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Obscura – A Valediction ALBUM REVIEW

Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop. It’s your Master Butcher, The Saw, and have I got a New Album Review for you, today! The German technical Death Metal band, Obscura, have released their sixth studio album, A Valediction. If you’re unfamiliar with Obscura, where have you been?! For longtime fans of Obscura, some mental adjustments will … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Obscura – A Valediction ALBUM REVIEW

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Exodus – Persona Non Grata ALBUM REVIEW

How’s it hanging Butcher Crew? It’s ya girl, The Saw. And I’m here today to review the new album from thrash legends, Exodus. Persona Non Grata is the band's eleventh studio album, released on November 19, 2021 by Nuclear Blast Records. First-things-first, we’ve got some ground to cover before we can talk about this riffing Metal assault … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Exodus – Persona Non Grata ALBUM REVIEW

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Knocked Loose — A Tear in the Fabric of Life (2021) HEAVY BREAKDOWN

Oldham County, Kentucky’s own Knocked Loose, released A Tear in the Fabric of Life on October 13, 2021, and it’s one of my favorite releases of 2021. I was going to do an EP review on it, but this release needs to have a heavy breakdown. This record is a concept EP and we all … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Knocked Loose — A Tear in the Fabric of Life (2021) HEAVY BREAKDOWN

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher’s Shop: Suffocation – Live in North America (2021) – HEAVY BREAKDOWN

What’s up Butcher Crew?! It’s me! The Saw! And I’ve got another new Album Review for you (hasn’t late 2021 been great for dropped Metal?)! On November 12, 2021, the O.G.s, Suffocation, released Live in North America. It’s a live record (obviously) featuring the final performances of Frank Mullen (vocals). So, this is more a Review … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher’s Shop: Suffocation – Live in North America (2021) – HEAVY BREAKDOWN