Norse – Hellstorm Review
originally written by Erik Thomas As if after last year we needed further proof that the Aussies were a force to be reckoned with (witness The Red Shore, Ruins, Brazen Bull, Defamer, Portal, Impetuous Ritual, Be’lakor, Destruktor, Defamer, …
Vomit Remnants- Hyper Groove Brutality Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Currently located in both Tokyo and Russia, Vomit Remnants has a grand total of two full-lengths to show for a 20-year career in the brutal slam game. After numerous lineup …
Svart Crown- Abreaction Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Before we get into the complaints about Abreaction, the latest from Svart Crown, let’s discuss the few things this French blackened death outfit gets right: -Pacing: Abreaction follows a rather …
Show of Bedlam – Transfiguration Review
It can be an incredibly satisfying feeling to discover a great band that was quietly flying under your radar. This is most definitely the case with Montreal, Canada’s Show of Bedlam, with whom I am ashamed …
Grog- Ablutionary Rituals Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Grog has been a band since 1991, according to our dear friends at Metal Archives. 1991. That, if you’re keeping score at home, makes this unit in its 26th year …
Condemned- His Divine Shadow Review
Originally written by Chris Redar From Condemned’s metal archives page: Not to be confused with: Condemned from Houston, Texas Condemned from Seattle, Washington Condemned from New Jersey A cursory search of the band also reveals …
Bear Mace- Butchering The Colossus Review
Originally written by Chris Redar It’s a Thursday, 9:52pm, in the city of Chicago. (Band you’ve been wanting to see) is finally in town after their killer new album blew you away, just like the …
Pillorian – Obsidian Arc Review
Pillorian‘s Obsidian Arc is the first piece of new material to arise from the ashes of Agalloch‘s admittedly messy split, announced last May. The suddenness of the split was, in itself, surprising, and a very …