Sybreed – Antares Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Fans of industrial metal, especially those that cut their teeth on the glorious, early-to-mid-90’s output of Ministry and Fear Factory, have fallen on hard times. The dearth of quality acts spawned from these …
Psycroptic – Ob(Servant) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Psycroptic could very well be labeled the “purist’s” technical death metal band. Despite the ultra modern production of their albums and their absolutely brain-frying level of musicianship, the Australians have …
Battlelore – The Last Alliance Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey The first I heard of this Finnish septet of orc-worshipping folk nuts was their sophomore effort Sword’s Song, and I didn’t like it then, and I don’t like it now, …
Hollow Corp. – Cloister Of Radiance Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell While it’s a bit unfair to pigeonhole every modern-minded, French metal band that waltzes by as a Gojira clone, sometimes you have to cut through the bullshit and call it like it …
Kampfar – Heimgang Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey I’m going on an angry reviewer tangent before I even start the review. Hey, Napalm Records! Yeah, you guys with the solid artist lineup and above-average track record. Stop sending …
Revocation – Empire Of The Obscene Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Unleash the cavalcade of clichés – there’s a kickass, unsigned band on the loose. Boston, MA’s Revocation are running amok in the streets, naked if not for the ultra-sexy packaging they’ve shrink-wrapped …
Impiety – Dominator Review
originally written by Chris McDonald If you are big into black/death/thrash hybrids a la Bestial Mockery, you’re probably already plenty familiar with Impiety. This barbaric outfit from Singapore has been churning forth relentlessly intense extreme …
Sotajumala – Teloitus Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn I was about four songs into Teloitus when I realized that I didn’t really want to be sitting here listening to this anymore. Sotajumala’s previous (and only) full-length was titled …