No need for a sketch-check! On July 30, newcomers Rejecter will release their debut album The Vulgar Wine. Believing that “the rebellious spirit of this music requires experimentation with the elements of the genre,” Rejecter mixes speed metal, gothic, traditional doom, thrash, and just a touch of hardcore into its black metal cauldron. The result is an enjoyable album loaded with crunching riffs, smart solos, and an often pleasantly bouncy rhythm section. Self-styled as “pro-people” and “anti-fascist” RABM, Rejecter creates catchy, melodic black metal for everyone who’s sick and tired of side-eying runic logos, deciphering questionable lyrics, and scanning label … Continue reading Our Cup Runneth Over: Premiering Rejecter’s The Vulgar Wine