Transactions & Replications (Barsuk). Review by Marcel Feldmar.

Nikolo Kotzev’s Nostradamus (Steamhammer). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Big Drum: Small World (Shakti). Review by Kiran Aditham.

In one of the year’s most surprising comebacks, the original line-up of TSOL is back. Mitchell Foy catches up with orignal lead singer Jack Grisham to discuss grave robbery, the legendary ’80s Orange County punk scene, and how Henry Rollins ruined Black Flag.

Various Artists (Emperor Norton). Review by Kiran Aditham.

Hutch (self-released). Review by Isaac Airbourne.

Nirav Soni introduces himself to us and goes through his Sam Peckinpah phase, all in the inaugural edition of A Taste Of Cherry.

In Plain Song (Second Nature). Review by Nathan T. Birk.

Nation (Roadrunner). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Ugliness Revealed (Baphomet/Necropolis) and Holy Dead Trinity (WWIII). Review by Nathan T. Birk.

020/Emerson: Singapore (Global Underground). Review by Vanessa Bormann.

Real life husband and wife Jennifer Jason Leigh and Alan Cumming wrote, directed, and star (as husband and wife) in The Anniversary Party, an ensemble piece about the excesses of Hollywood. Carl F. Gauze wonders where his invite was.

The Melvins are not only one of the most influential bands in the history of rock, they’re also one of the most prolific. Christopher R. Weingarten cornered drummer Dale Crover in a rare moment between touring and working on yet another new record.

Look Into the Eyeball (Luaka Bop/Virgin). Review by Julio Diaz.

Various Artists (Unitone). Review by Vanessa Bormann.

Hybrid Device (Shadow). Review by Kiran Aditham.

Live For Now! (GMM). Review by Nathan T. Birk.

End Of Amnesia (Future Farmer). Review by Marcel Feldmar.

Alcohol Fuelled Brewtality Live!! +5 (Spitfire). Review by Nathan T. Birk.

Forensick (Deathvomit). Review by Matthew Moyer.