The Tacks, from Christchurch, New Zealand, channel goth rock's glory days across four, dark, deeply-infectious cuts. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 22, 2020
Howard’s influence on the guitar-centric dark music margins is incalculable, and “Teenage Snuff Film” is considered his masterpiece. Bandcamp Album of the Day Mar 4, 2020
With their last album “Ghosts” and the subsequent mini album “Abolitionist” you already saw it coming. The Black Metal influence has almost vanished and the Hardcore part still builds a strong foundation in the Ancst soundiverse. “Summits” now takes a well-deserved thirst quenching gulp of Melodic Death Metal, reminding me a lot of Heaven Shall Burn at times. A huge step forward for the band while keeping their unique style. Support Ancst and remember, kids: no blastbeats, no applause! Mohemian