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

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: The Evolution of Eddie “The Head” 

Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop, Butcher Crew! It’s ya girl, The Saw. And I come to you today with a Metal history lesson. One which I referenced in a recent Album Review: Iron Maiden’s, Senjutsu. Let’s circle back to the many variations – the evolution – of Iron Maiden’s famous mascot, Eddie.  Eddie began as … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: The Evolution of Eddie “The Head” 

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Archspire – Bleed the Future (2021) ALBUM REVIEW

Welcome to The Saw’s Butcher Shop! It’s ya girl, The Saw; and if you aren’t listening to Archspire's new album, Bleed the Future (2021, Season of Mist), you are missing out on a Math Metal masterpiece. You already know that The Saw's favorite is Death Metal, and Archspire are at the top of the Technical Death Metal … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Archspire – Bleed the Future (2021) ALBUM REVIEW

Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Whitechapel – Kin (2021) ALBUM REVIEW 

Knoxville, Tennessee natives Whitechapel, released their 8th studio album on October 29th, 2021. Kin is the next evolution of Whitechapel’s sound, which is very different from the rest of their discography. As mentioned in my album preview of Kin, this is a sequel to their 2019 release, The Valley. Although their 2019 release created a new sound for the band, Kin is even … Continue reading Scrawl from The Saw’s Butcher Shop: Whitechapel – Kin (2021) ALBUM REVIEW