Aborted – Strychnine.213 Review
Originally written by Dan Staige. Department of Health Office of Chief Medical Examiner Autopsy # 666-88 Date: June 16, 2008 Time: 4:36 AM Autopsy authorized and performed by Dr. Daniel Staige. Post Mortem evaluation of Aborted: Strychnine.213 Preliminary evaluation: …
Celestia – Frigidiis Apotheosia : Abstinencia Genesiis Review
Originally written by Keith Fox. Celestia is the project of Noktu, owner of Drakkar Productions and member of depressive French black metallers Mortifera along with Neige. The band has been around since 1995 but this is only their second …
21 Lucifers – In The Name Of… Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Despite their horrible moniker and played-out cover art concept, 21 Lucifers have released one of the most flat-out visceral albums I’ve heard so far this year. In The Name Of… …
Dark Fortress – Eidolon Review
originally written by Jim Brandon In this time of retro thrash and monotonous breakdowns everywhere you turn, it’s pretty cool that Century Media still remains faithful to some black metal, even more so when the …
Moonspell – Night Eternal Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon Portugal’s veteran goth/black metallers Moonspell have not missed a step as they approach their 3rd decade of existence. In fact, I feel that Night Eternal might be their most complete work to date, possibly excepting the …
Korpiklaani – Korven Kuningas Review
Originally written by Keith Fox. 2008 has been good for folk metal devotees so far, especially fans of the Finnish scene. Not only did Moonsorrow release their awesome and epic Tulimyrsky EP, but the Paganfest tour rolled through Europe …
Scott Kelly – The Wake Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. As I mentioned in the Steve Von Till review, Neurosis are my favorite band. This was determined after careful consideration and ongoing inner arguments with myself. I’ve chosen carefully. I will also mention I’m interested in …
Steve Von Till – A Grave Is A Grim Horse Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. I came to the conclusion in late 2008 that Neurosis were/are the most monumental and powerful band I’ve listened to in my time as a music patron. They completely changed how I listened …