November and December of last year were unusually strong release months in an unusually strong release year, so we’re catching up on some of the bangers that released a little too late for top 10 season. Dig into these mini reviews of gourmet treats. Xibalba – Aztlán Closed Casket Activies | December 4, 2023 Xibalba’s latest release takes its name from the mythical (?) homeland of the Aztec peoples; this diverse group is mirrored here by the band’s myriad influences, ranging from beatdown hardcore to the oppressive weight of doom metal. “The Place of Fear” (or, you know, Xibalba) acts … Continue reading Mini Reviews From Around the Bowl (1/11/24)