Yakuza – Transmutations Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Yakuza’s 2006 album, Samsara, was their best release yet, and brushed closely with greatness, but didn’t quite have the legs to stand above other awesome albums by the time the …
Scythian – Suffering To The Conquered Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: There’s a lot of reason for me to feign liking this five song demo: former Metal Review scribe Alex De Moller is on guitars (who also does session guitars for Mithras), …
Impetigo – Horror Of The Zombies (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey Stick with me on this one. So, I had this dream. In this dream, I’m driving around with my lone metal friend (Reality: I don’t have friends) and we’re listening …
As I Lay Dying – An Ocean Between Us Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: After the slight letdown of Shadows Are Security, God’s warriors of commercial metal return with an improved and enjoyable but formulaic metalcore record for the masses. Review: To me, a band …
Malevolent Creation – Doomsday X Review
Originally written by Dan Staige. Cheat sheet for mid-term exam “Malevolent Creation – Doomsday X” Class: Modern Metal Professor: Bob Smith Malevolent Creation: “Doomsday X” Mid term exam Multiple choice/ fill in blank/ true or false 1. Of …
As Light Dies – A Step Through The Reflection Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner This album review has been rather painful for me. Not because I’d rather be throwing back a couple of beers, but more or less because we have a thirteen song …
Whitechapel – The Somatic Defilement Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: With the licensing/distribution agreement with the UK’s Siege of Amida Records, USA’s Candlelight Records Division finally have some quality deathcore on their roster, and I’ve been getting my head beaten in by …
The Red Chord – Prey For Eyes Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: Here it is. It’s the new album from The Red Chord and it’s slightly better than Clients. Will you lot shut the fuck up now? Review: All messing around aside, I’ll admit Clients was …