“On the first single, MACHINIST! deliver a straightforward wave of anger and angst in musical form; every instrument sounds like it was produced for maximum heaviness and vocalist Jeff Hill amplifies that with an emotive performance.” - Decibel Magazine

"...a glacial-paced blend of doom, sludge, and post-rock." - BrooklynVegan

"'Bask in the White Light' from MACHINIST! packs venom-laced sludge that feels like a careening rockslide, with scorching riffs, smashing drum blasts, basslines that sound like huge chunks getting ripped out of the earth, and maniacal vocals. […] 'Muirgeilt' by DEAD HAND is similarly tense, […] the hypnotically building track features roared vocals guiding a mix that also packs incinerating guitar riffs, ground-cracking drum hits, and quicksand-like basslines." - Captured Howls

"Within a second, MACHINIST! hits you with crushing HM2 driven riffs, blast beats, and high-end shrieking vocals. The band perfectly matches black metal with hardcore and even elements of sludge. There are moments in "Bask in the White Light" that remind me of neighboring Jacksonville, FL, sludge giants Yashira, and even Neurosis. […] DEAD HAND’s track, "Muirgeilt", reminds me of retired Salt Lake City doom group Subrosa before hitting you with an ass-beater riff. You can hear inspiration ranging from Primitive Man, Sumac, Gojira, and more as DEAD HAND takes you through an emotional journey as the song progresses." - Emilio A. Acosta