Misery Index – Dissent Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. Misery Index occupies a rather unique position within the spectrum of extreme music, drawing instrumentally on the speed and ferocity of grind and crust a la Assuck, His Hero Is Gone, and Napalm Death while …
Krisiun – Bloodshed Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance A band like Krisiun is a wet dream for the romantic death metal fan. While clearly talented, and at times ambitious, this Brazilian threesome has always been the working man’s …
Rotting Christ – Sanctus Diavolos Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett It’s amazing how long Rotting Christ has been around and is still able to release some top-tier black metal. I thoroughly enjoyed their last album, Genesis, so I was eager …
Forefather – Ours Is The Kingdom Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas “This album is dedicated to Hereward the Wake and the spirit of resistance that his name represents. All Hail the rebel of the marshlands!” Why am I excited about this …
The Chasm – The Spell Of Retribution Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance Artists often fail when attempting to live up the grandeur of their vision. Often, this failure is not due to a lack of effort, or even talent. It usually results …
Converge – You Fail Me Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas Before my various writing gigs, for many years I sat as a neutral observer to the metal scene, and to me, within the vast annals of the more extreme side …
Tsjuder – Desert Northern Hell Review
Originally written by Drew Ailes This is exactly what I’ve wanted. Incredibly hard and barbaric black metal, produced accordingly without having some sort of huge bombastic sound, and Norway’s Tsjuder brings it. Everything about Desert Northern Hell is forceful …
Dying Passion – Sweet Disillusions Review
Originally written by Andy Smyth Dying Passion is a Czech group, easily comparable to the likes of Nightwish, After Forever, and Lacuna Coil, that are looking to etch their notch in this popular brand of female …