Dead Syndicate – The Carrion Creed Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon When reviewing debut death metal albums, we always run the risk of hearing something that is more ambition than ability, and more aggression than aptitude. Luckily this is not the …
Arch Enemy – Black Earth (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Released the same year as Carcass’s Swansong, Arch Enemy’s 1996 debut Black Earth is a solid outing of melodic death metal with each member in fine form. The brothers Amott turn in excellent performances as …
Immolation – Shadows In The Light Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance Immolation’s 2005 offering, Harnessing Ruin, was met with mixed reviews by the metal community. While nobody outright slagged the band’s first effort in three years after the mighty Unholy Cult, it seemed even …
Antaeus – Blood Libels Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner Obviously this review is a bit late getting out the door, partly because of when it was sent in and partly because of my own failure, but whatever you think, don’t …
Dream Theater – Systematic Chaos Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley Systematic Chaos marks the 9th studio album from this New York based group of phenoms and is a record that puts the band back on track with the heavier structured …
Rush – Snakes & Arrows Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley Alright, so we’re a little late to the party on this one but here we are nevertheless. Fans of Rush are well aware of the band’s history and privy to …
Job For A Cowboy – Genesis Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: * takes deep breath and prepares for lash overload from the fanboys….* Here goes… Review: So, here is the heavily hyped and anticipated debut from the Arizona band that …
Sarpanitum – Despoilment Of Origin Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Occasionally a band will categorize themselves with several genre tags, and Sarpanitum’s self-proclaimed brand of “brutal blackened death metal” is indeed the most apt description for their 36-minute debut Despoilment of Origin. …