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The moment is finally here; the Time is now (hur-hur). I suppose the default question must be: "does it meet expectations?" But could anything,...
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"Between You, God, the Devil and the Dead is surely one of Avatarium's finest LPs due to its consistent songwriting and familiar yet wide-ranging...
"Simply calling this black metal, or even post-black metal, risks overlooking the ways this band has grown past labels, pursuing catharsis instead of acceptance."
The moment is finally here; the Time is now (hur-hur). I suppose the default question must be: "does it meet expectations?" But could anything,...
Distressingly, the majority of Yakuza reviews still focus heavily on the alchemical influence the Chicago music scene has had on the band – noise rock,...
Up and coming metalcore act from Verona, Italy, Upon This Dawning is here with their debut album on Fearless Records. Being that it’s their...
When I reviewed Cradle of Filth's last album, I tried in fairness to emphasize the band's strengths, while addressing the typical reservations many extreme...
Cryptopsy's reputation has been in a constant state of flux over the last 4 to 5 years and since the dust only recently has...
As much as I love metal music, once Thanksgiving passes, I get suddenly get full of holiday cheer like nobody’s business. And one of...
In 1998, a little record entitled When Forever Comes Crashing shook the music world by fusing the atonal, offbeat time signatures of post-hardcore (particularly the instrumentally...
In order for a “progressive” album to be a success, its sound must be able to explore and experiment, yet still be memorable enough...
In my review of their last album, Wormwood, I praised The Acacia Strain for their raw anger and brutality, but complained about the lack...
A mere four years have passed since Sylosis' inception and they’re already on the cusp of releasing their third record – Monolith; an ambitious...
Ufomammut, the Italian experimenters of space and sound, have returned with their second album of the year: Oro – “Opus Alter”. This album follows on...
As I Lay Dying never cease to amaze me with every release; they are one of the few bands that I’ve heard who can...
For someone who likes heavy music in all its forms, Vision of Disorder really is the best of all worlds. In one band you...
Becoming The Archetype present their latest album with the added pressure of introducing new bandmates to the mix. Whenever a vocalist leaves a band,...
I do believe that we have delivered a record that will be accepted and hopefully enjoyed by the DOWN horde — if you will…If...
I chose to review this album as a way to broaden my metal horizons. I'd obviously heard of Germany's legendary Grave Digger before, but...
From the chilly Scandinavian homeland which they draw their inspiration, Ensiferum sits atop the heap of modern folk-metal bands. Along with other genre standbys...
In This Moment comes back with their latest release, Blood. People seem to be black and white when it comes to their opinions on...
Ostensibly borne of black metal, Krallice suffer from the simplicity of that label. Summoning a protean confluence of speed, intricacy, melody, and rhythmic ardor,...
I don't think it was necessarily a surprise when Testament knocked it out of the park with 2008's The Formation of Damnation. Fans may...
As with any other genre, doom metal can be hit or miss. Whether treading the waters of desolate drone or keeping with the tried...
Dublin, California could just be another American city with a borrowed European name, lest it not be for a band comprised of arguably some...
One of the latest releases from the seemingly unstoppable Southern Lord Records machine is Enabler's new album, All Hail The Void. Enjoying previous short releases from...
