Woe – A Spell For The Death Of Man Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell The realization strikes quickly; A Spell For The Death of Man is an atypical force. The haunting, oddly naked guitar that opens the record–perfectly painted in the “Solitude” referenced in the track’s …
Satyricon – The Age Of Nero Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell If you’ve been hip to Satyricon’s post-Rebel Extravaganza method of madness, you’ll certainly know what to expect from The Age of Nero. Satyr and Frost’s “arena black metal” is in full effect, and …
Bible of the Devil – Freedom Metal Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell ‘Twas quite a few years ago (six, roughly) that Bible of the Devil made a significant splash with Tight Empire – a wild-eyed, brass-knuckled dose of ragged rock n’ roll. Furious burners like “Shit To …
Necroblaspheme – Destination: Nulle Part Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Relative newcomers on the increasingly lucrative French extreme metal circuit, Necroblaspheme are a quirky bunch. Aside from some decidedly bizarre song titles, the band seems fond of drenching their faces …
Elder – Elder Review
Originally written by Brian Sweeney. After the first few bars of Elder’s self-titled, full-length debut, I couldn’t get the ghosts of stoner-doom torchbearers Sleep out of my rearview mirror. Elder’s slow, groovy riffs with vocalist/guitarist Nick DiSalvo’s rumbling vocals …
Landmine Marathon – Rusted Eyes Awake Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell *sigh* Landmine Marathon is one of those bands that you just want to love. Cool name, killer tones, a female vocalist that actually rips n’ howls with brow-raising fervor…this band has that certain …
Israthoum – Black Scenery Avatar (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell If you were commissioned to compile a list of essential reissues, what would it contain? The Chasm’s early albums? Demilich’s Nespithe on double gatefold vinyl? Babylon Whores’ King Fear (if it’s not on your list, it should be, dammit…)? …
Lecherous Nocturne – The Age Of Miracles Has Passed Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey It’s business as usual at the Unique Leader camp, perhaps business-ier than usual given the recent Deeds of Flesh record dropping into the hands of death metal addicts like a …