Lair Of The Minotaur – War Metal Battle Master Review
Originally written by Brian Sweeney. All too often, metal bands get caught up in the ethos of toughness, never stepping back to recognize the fact that what they’re making is entertainment. Yeah, it’s still art, …
Testament – First Strike Still Deadly Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. So, here we have the latest in what seems to be a stream of re-releases coming from the ass end of Testament’s catalog, consisting of the late 90s (Testament’s wild death metal …
Sol – Let There Be A Massacre Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell An overtly misanthropic black/death/funeral doom hybrid, Sol is the twisted vision of one Emil Brahe. Let There Be A Massacre is an extremely draining, totally nihilistic labor of hate, driven by a vehement disdain …
Necronoclast – The Plague Review
originally written by Jim Brandon As spring draws near, I’m reaching back into the bag o’ tricks to grab onto some cold, frosty Scottish black metal to indulge in as the season that best suits it …
Machinae Supremacy – Overworld Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell According to the soft-spoken word on the street, Machinae Supremacy were/are a melodeath-styled outfit with a serious SidStation fetish. Those without extensive knowledge of computer history or Timbaland’s exploits in noisemaking probably …
Meshuggah – Obzen Review
Originally written by Chris McDonald Few bands active today, if any, polarize the metal community quite like Meshuggah. Throughout the band’s existence, the Swedish outfit has inspired as many adoring fans as vehement, and I …
Ekser – Patterns Of Reprisal Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Alright, Ekser. This is some peppy, new-school, Americans-channeling-Sweden execution. It’s punchy, precise, and…ah, predictable; extremely predictable. In spite of their skill, this band’s straightforward, paddleslap melodic death metal attack cannot overcome a huge hurdle: …
Sourvein – Ghetto Angel Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. Marijuana. Sourvein is one of those bands that I root for. Every release gets gradually better and the band’s style morphs, while simultaneously becoming more of their own. Ghetto Angel is the 2nd installment in …