Enslaved – In Times Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. Writing a review of an Enslaved album is a difficult task. At best, you’re only giving a first impression, and while that’s true (to an extent, at least) of any review …
Wende – The Third And The Noble Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. Here’s an interesting question: when is being boring and derivative okay? Recently, this critic lambasted Thulcandra for being both of those things. Today, we’re looking at Wende, a solo black metal project from central …
Xibalba – Tierra y Libertad Review
Originally written by Chris Redar A short list of similes that sprang to mind while listening to Tierra y Libertad, the third album from California metalcore dealy-mer-bobber Xibalba: • Like Hatebreed and Corporate Avenger collaborating …
Thulcandra – Ascension Lost Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. Oftentimes, a great way to make a new and exciting thing is to take two existing exciting things and put them together. Ground beef, good; sliced cheese, good. Cheeseburger? …
Voices – London Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. The Concept Album is a tricky beast. On the one hand, having a unified theme or story for an album can take already mighty music to the next level …
Whyzdom – Symphony For A Hopeless God Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Paris, France’s Whyzdom is the kind of project that would happen if six strangers answered one of those “MUST HAVE PRO GEAR” ads that are always littering the bulletin board …
Dysangelium – Thánatos Áskesis Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. Over its twenty-odd years of existence, “black metal” has grown to be a large and frankly confusing genre. When somebody says a band is “black metal,” it could mean …
Heaving Earth – Denouncing The Holy Throne Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Heaving Earth plays the kind of death metal that shakes the very foundation of what is possible within the genre. The way the Czech outfit juxtaposes intricately technical guitar ch… …