Abigail Williams – Legend Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner There’s been a lot of buzz circling this band, and even I got a bit caught up in the excitement. Considering Abigail Williams was originally formed from the ashes of …
Horna – Ääniä Yössä Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner Horna has been around for a bit more than a decade at this point, and I feel somewhat embarrassed in mentioning this is the first time I’ve ever really sat …
Aborted – Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture Review
Originally written by David Ochoa. It’s no secret that death metal is facing stagnation on all fronts. With myspace ‘deathcore’ exploding and increasing numbers of previously established bands reforming and retreading old ground, a comparatively …
Sentenced – Buried Alive (2 Discs) Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon I was deeply disappointed when I first heard that Sentenced had decided to retire from the game. They have been a favorite of mine for years, and the primary reason why I …
Trap Them – Sleepwell Deconstructor Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: I hope you have some “Tucks” medicated anal pads handy folks, cos’ Trap Them is going to tear you a new asshole. Review: I had zero expectations for this record after …
Mors Principium Est – Liberation = Termination Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: The Finnish darlings of melodic death metal appear to have hit a plateau of sorts… Review: Arguably responsible for giving melodic death metal CPR with their first two albums, Inhumanity and …
Psyopus – Our Puzzling Encounters Considered Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. During April of this year, Psyopus will hit the road with Behold…the Arctopus and Dysrhythmia – a fitting tour package simply because all the bands involved are technical, spastic, and overly knotty. In fact, it’s a …
Architect – All Is Not Lost Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Like Psyopus, this five-piece calls New York its home state and is connected to Metal Blade via Blackmarket Activities, though Psyopus are evidently on MB now. The fact that Architect are on BMA, however, should clue you in to what they …