There are two things that ran through my head when I heard the name Southern Badass. One, it’s an unfortunate band name. It immediately conjures images of mid-life-crisis, Budweiser-sucking rednecks playing Pantera covers in a dive bar or that one annoying guy who heard you like metal. The one who incessantly tries to impress upon [...]

Savannah, Georgia’s Kylesa have always been the most diverse band of the much-lauded regional scene known as Southern Sludge. This is in no small part due to their line-up; two drummers, two guitarists contributing male and female vocal duties, and a bass player deft at teasing spacey, vintage synth tones from his keyboards. Their newest [...]

The whole band worshipping thing is an interesting phenomenon. On one hand you have a  slab of music from a different band who resembles a band who you love; but on the other it can almost be an extension of the albums you’ve heard from the band that paved the way for all their worshippers [...]

Live Photos by Albert Mansour [click to enlarge] One of the most important ideals we here at Axis Of Metal have is an underground sensibility. We are always on the lookout for new unheard talent and are determined to bring you, the Axis community up to speed on these tremendous acts that deserve to be heard. The Underground [...]