Reviews
On the The Long Road North, Sweden’s undisputed gods of post-metal, Cult of Luna, release a superb album that is more mature, nuanced and...
Hi, what are you looking for?
"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."
On the The Long Road North, Sweden’s undisputed gods of post-metal, Cult of Luna, release a superb album that is more mature, nuanced and...
"Ultimately, this appetizer of a record packs serious headbanging material."
"Krüller shows a human side of Tristan Shone, more right side of the brain, and an openness to more perspective."
"Halo is the least exploratory and immediately gratifying LP of the aforementioned trilogy, but that doesn't mean it's unsuccessful."
"Overall, the album is fantastic and is highly recommended to fans of the band or fans of progressive death metal, or simply progressive metal...
"There's no doubt that Mass Worship have the connections and the talent to put out great heavy music."
"While Rolo Tomassi isn't the first mathcore bands to try post-rock on for size, they've achieved a particularly natural bridge between the two genres."
"Erebos is a blood-boiling rampage of an album, with thoughtful scaffoldings to separate Venom Prison from the pack."
"This EP might only be four songs, but let me assure you, you'll be playing these four songs over and over again."
"TLTSOL is the sound of a band attempting to transcend the turning of tides within their scene."
"Dissolution Wave is solid. The pacing is overall slow and dreamy, the vocals are the exact right amount of hazy, and the world might...
"Heavy Steps acts a beacon of how to bolster one's own basics and starting points so as to inject new life into one's own...
"Boris super-fans will continue to experience the breadth of the trio's journey and worship accordingly. People who find that minimalism doesn't push enough air...
"Some may say that Ashes of Ares doesn't stray out of their comfort zone on this record, but then again, you might ask why...
"It's not often an album in this genre has such an easy replay value, and proves that atmospheric heavy music isn't relegated to double...
"Enterprise Earth fans are going to really enjoy this album and Dan Watson continues to grow as a vocalist in terms of both his...
"While it still technically falls under the blackened deathcore umbrella, Ritual Hymns finds Worm Shepherd proving how versatile this micro-genre can be."
"Bands like Shadow Of Intent give us hope for the future. They are completely past the era of petty genre bickering and proudly wear...
"Nocturnal Graves is a breath of smog-filled air where this genre of music has become less dangerous and more palatable to the masses."
Wilderun becomes more characteristic and commendable, carving out their own vital place within their stylistic landscape.
"Although None But a Pure Heart Can Sing clocks in at a fairly brief 32 minutes, So Hideous ... is both vicious and refined,...
"Aquilus makes up for time spent away by hitting harder when it counts most, and doubling down on its eccentricities."
