Vorkreist – Sigil Whore Christ Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Vorkreist is a tough band to pin down… …actually, no, they aren’t. They sound as if they’ve been locked in stasis since the mid-2000’s, when Arkhon Infaustus was lighting people’s …
Horisont – Second Assault Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell If Metal Blade / Rise Above‘s press hounds had their way, the members of Horisont would be walking around with “For Fans of Witchcraft and Graveyard” branded on their foreheads. …
Hellvetron – Death Scroll Of Seven Hells And Its Infernal Majesties Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Slow albums that focus totally on a single sound and atmosphere can be difficult to stomach for extended periods of time. Hellvetron mostly averts this in the sense that Death …
Acephalix – Deathless Master Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Acephalix began life as a more of a metallic crust band than a crusty metallic band, and their debut album Aporia was a good example of the potential this kind …
Aura Noir – Out To Die Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay It’s no secret amongst my metal-reviewing peers that I’m not the biggest consumer of thrash. I have an appreciation for a solid chunk of it, but the music just doesn’t …
Poison Tongues – KEN Mode
In this bimonthly column, staff writer Doug Moore takes a very close look at extreme metal lyrics. Some will be serious, some will be silly, but they’ll all go under the microscope. On April Fools’ …
High On Fire – De Vermis Mysteriis Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Unless you’ve spent the last decade listening to Anvil in your sweatpants, you’re probably hip to High On Fire‘s status as (arguably?) the most complete band in heavy metal. They’ve …
Ludicra – Another Great Love Song Review
Originally written by Nin Chan My friend posed a fascinating question the other day: just what do the words “American Black Metal” mean? While “Norwegian Black Metal” or “Nordic Black Metal” seems rather self-explanatory, “Finnish …