Antediluvian – Through The Cervix of Hawwah Review
Right about now, you couldn’t chuck a rock in the streets without hitting a murky, mysterious death metal band square in the stones. But not everyone at the ball is gonna get picked to dance, …
Captain’s Best of 2011
[photo: painting by Brad Moore from Boldly Stride The Doomed] 2011 was certainly better than 2010, but that’s like saying a sinus infection is better than contracting lupus while falling down two flights of stairs, so …
Forteresse – Crépuscule d’Octobre Review
I like to think I’m the kind of person who doesn’t judge books by their cover, but I am, and I do. I also buy real LPs and CDs so I can enjoy the artwork …
Vektor – Outer Isolation Review
“Captain’s Log: Stardate 43205.6. The Enterprise has arrived at Orelious IX to chart the battle in which the Menthars and Promelians fought to their mutual extinction. Among the ruins, we have found a relic: a …
Dark Forest – Dawn Of Infinity Review
I like a good turkey sandwich; lightly toasted sourdough with some lettuce, tomato, spicy mustard and a bountiful pile of gobble-gobble is a combination that’s equipped to win. Unfortunately, it’s also a combo I’ve encountered …
Mournful Congregation – The Unspoken Hymns Review
We’ve already seen superb releases drop from all of metal’s varied branches this year. But when the dust eventually settles, 2011’s most celebrated sub-genres will be those that give a solemn nod to a very …
Vintage Hallows – King Diamond
Ahhh, 1986: Americans were sailing hiiiigh and happy, thanks in a large part to an aggressive pursuit of ‘faith and family values’ and bloated Reaganomics debt. But hey, at least the Contras loved us. And despite Ron’s wildly successful War …
Midnight – Satanic Royalty Review
Ohio’s Midnight is one of the best active bands you can still catch playing a show in someone’s shitty basement. Their live performance is a commanding spectacle that erupts with all the raw energy of …