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"I, The Mask doesn't shake things up very much or restore In Flames to their 'glory days,' but it certainly sees them perfecting their...
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"I, The Mask doesn't shake things up very much or restore In Flames to their 'glory days,' but it certainly sees them perfecting their...
The Verdict is not only the superlative entry in the La Torre era thus far, but it’s easily one of their best outings in...
Occupational hazards notwithstanding, The Eighth Mountain is a very strong addition to both Rhapsody of Fire’s canon and the world of symphonic/power metal globally.
Lotus will remain a highpoint in Soen’s catalog and probably rank highly on many “Best of 2019” lists come December.
Soilwork has stood the tests of time and turmoil to create something that fans are almost guaranteed to enjoy.
2018 was all about broadening my horizons while reaffirming my love for long standing favorites.
The ways in which the soft and heavy personas of Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic combine mark The Ocean Collective as masters of creative duality.
Vector may disappoint slightly in spots but it’s nonetheless a majorly triumphant release.
The Unheavenly Creatures is a mostly captivating continuation of the Amory Wars saga that cements how relevant, idiosyncratic, and cherishable Coheed and Cambria remains.
Wasteland proves that while guitarist Piotr Grudziński’s passing indefinitely changed their dynamic, Riverside certainly has a second life as an empowered trio.
Suspended in Reflections is more of a singular experience than a collection of songs, and its ability to bond heavy and light personas seamlessly...
Each piece on Science Fiction is adequately appealing (to varying degrees), yet the overarching experience feels too repetitious, familiar, and uninspired by the end.
Lowlands is a mostly enjoyable instrumental venture that consistently skates the line between spirited and gloomy ruin.
Anomie is a triumphant record chiefly because of how well the band implements a multitude of styles not only on one album but, more...
The eccentric prog metal genius talks about Ocean Machine: Live at The Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv, the disbandment of DTP, his upcoming releases, and...
Ocean Machine: Live at the Ancient Roman Theatre Plovdiv is perhaps the quintessential Devin Townsend concert release, not necessarily because of its music but...
The British progressive metal quintet delves into the creation of Sonder, the touring life, our culture's increasing lack of empathy, and much more.
Taken on its own, Queen of Time is excellent, but when considered in context as the thirteenth studio effort of a band that’s been...
If you’re open to guttural foundations with luminous shades of spirituality, Hierurgy should definitely be on your radar.
Ámr is easily one of Ihsahn’s most focused, dynamic, and overall impressive sequences to date.
Considering how long it’s been gestating, it’s downright remarkable that Eat the Elephant is so richly surprising, dependable, and multifaceted (in every way possible).
Although it can feel a tad monotonous and underdeveloped at times, Legend of the Seagullmen is an imposing yet fun ride from start to...
Infernal Overdrive accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do: offer a textbook classic heavy metal vibe with glimpses of offshoot techniques throughout.