Fen – Epoch Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas I thought I’d try to coincide this review with the review of Mitochondrion’s massive Parasignosis, in part because they will both more than likely end up on my 2011 year-end …
Abominant – Where Demons Dwell Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. I’m perfectly willing to admit that there are legions of death metal bands that I’ve never heard of despite plying their trade for a decade or more. Abominant, for example, now …
Graf Orlock – Doombox Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. Now is as good a time as any to get into American grindcore because it seems every which way I turn I find another quality dose of blast beats, distorted …
Grand Magus – Monument (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell While overshadowed in most circles by Profound Lore‘s irresistible sexiness, Metal Blade has been quietly rebuilding themselves into a pure metal juggernaut. With metalcore waning, Slagel and Co. have put out some incredibly …
Jumalhamara – Resignaatio Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. Black metal today can be divided (very roughly, mind) into two camps. One camp consists of traditionalists. Darkthrone’s Fenriz is their chief spokesman, and stalwarts like Immortal, Gorgoroth, Watain, and Inquisition are their field generals. The …
Sacrilegious Impalement – Cultus Nex Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas I vaguely remember receiving this Finnish black metal act’s self-titled demo a couple of years ago, but I never got around to reviewing it, in part put off by the …
Aborym – Psychogrotesque Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas My only real exposure to Italy’s long-running industrial black metal act Aborym was 2006’s excellent Generator. And with the core of founder Malfeitor Fabban and Faust (Emperor) returning on drums, …
Sargeist – Let The Devil In Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Beginning its existence as a fairly ho-hum side project of Horna guitarist Shatraug, Sargeist has gradually evolved over the years into a fully fledged black metal band, and the results …