Black Crown Initiate


A Bard’s Eye View: Ne Obliviscaris

Best Show of the Year Non-Boat, Of Course   I had the pleasure of seeing Ne Obliviscaris for the first time ever and, boy, was it amazing.  Before I tell you all about their performance I will let you know about the bands that opened and a little preface to […]


A Bard’s Eye View: Selves We Cannot Forgive

Selves We Cannot Forgive The newest album from Black Crown Initiate I have been anxiously awaiting the newest onslaught from Reading, Pennsylvania.  I have definitely introduced you to the likes of Black Crown Initiate on several occasions, but for those unfamiliar with them (first time checking out my work here?), […]


Artist Profile: The Agonist

Artist Profile The Agonist Country of origin: Canada Genres: Melodic death metal, metalcore Years active: 2004-current Current members: Danny Marino (guitars), Chris Kells (bass, backing vocals), Simon McKay (drums, percussion), Pascal Jobin (guitars), Vicky Psarakis (lead vocals) Number of albums: 4 Number of concerts attended: 3 Notable cameos on artist’s […]


A Bard’s Eye View: Black Crown Initiate (Metal Alliance Tour)

The Metal Alliance Tour 2016   Remember last week when I said I saw Entombed A.D. once before?  Turns out it was at the Metal Alliance Tour last year with Deicide and Hate Eternal.  Black Crown Initiate was also there.  I was unfamiliar with Black Crown Initiate prior to that […]