Luca Turilli – The Infinite Wonders of Creation Review
I admit it. I’m a Rhapsody fan. I’ve taken a lot of crap for it (and given just as much back), but it’s worth it – and I refuse to call them Rhapsody of Fire. …
Thyrfing – Farsotstider Review
The new Thyrfing album probably deserves a better review than I’m about to give it. I’m not talking so much about specific content as I am about overall quality. Fact is, I’ve struggled with this …
Celtic Frost – Monotheist Review
“Now I’m not the expert on Celtic Frost that I probably should be, but please, say it ain’t so. Tell me there was an error at the pressing plant that pressed certain tracks to disc more …
Logar’s Diary – Book II: Parlainth – The Forgotten City Review
If you thought bands who wrote songs based on “Lord of the Rings” and other such works of fantasy were huge nerds, wait until you get a load of Germany’s Logar´s Diary. This six-piece concept …
Rebel Meets Rebel – Self Titled Review
Back in 2004, I had the privilege of interviewing Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul during a local stop with Damageplan on the Headbanger’s Ball Tour. Two of the nicest guys you could ever hope to …
Beyond Fear – Self Titled Review
Tim “Ripper” Owens is a real trooper. Plucked from relative obscurity out of Winter’s Bane and a Judas Priest cover band to front the metal gods, he went on to sing on two studio albums …
Cathedral – The Garden Of Unearthly Delights Review
I love Cathedral. I have ever since 1994’s The Ethereal Mirror. I’m probably the only fan I know of that even found redeeming qualities in 1999’s poorly received Caravan Beyond Redemption. After a return to …
Witchery – Don’t Fear the Reaper Review
Three years ago, I risked my entire welfare on this album, or at least, the promise of it. That was when I took a job with Necropolis Records. I had two primary objectives in mind: …