Attick Demons – Atlantis
There are thousands of bands similar to Attick Demons out there. Not just stylistically, mind you (Maidenisms abound, once again), but also in terms of groups that manage(d) to remain ‘active’ over a long stretch …
Anubis Gate – Anubis Gate Review
I swore before sitting down to this keyboard that I wouldn’t make any sort of reference to my being “far from an expert in the progressive/power heavy metal field.” Isn’t that pretty much expected from …
Manilla Road – Playground Of The Damned Review
I realize it’s an absurd comparison, especially considering the fact that I’ve never been a parent, but I imagine I’d have nearly as difficult a time rating one of my children as I do a …
Deceased – Surreal Overdose Review
“Mother?…What’s wrong with me?” Surreal Overdose doesn’t flash much of anything we haven’t heard a thousand times before, particularly if you count yourself a long-time fan of Deceased. But what sets this band on an …
Yob – Atma Review
Two words quickly sprang to mind as I started putting together thoughts about my collective Yob experience: “epiphany” and “resonation.” That first choice is obviously pretty dramatic, so I’ll address it quickly in hopes of stemming …
The Gates Of Slumber – The Wretch Review
Burn in Hell, middle ground — the truly memorable works of our time are those efforts that populate the more intense realms of love and hate. And really, album number five from The Gates of …
Faces Of Bayon – Heart Of The Fire Review
WarHorse. That word alone might be all that’s necessary to push a number of folks towards this album. Despite the fact that he shoveled coals to the flames pre–As Heaven Turns to Ash, Faces of …
In Solitude – The World. The Flesh. The Devil Review
Allow me to share with you one of my darkest and most haunting metal fears: King Diamond will eventually lay down his bone-cross microphone for good. That’s something I really don’t like to think about, …