Noctis Imperium – Nihil Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Hailing from Venezuela but featuring a currently international lineup with the inclusion of Nick Barker, Noctis Imperium lays out a plentiful eight tracks on their new EP, Nihil, which serves …
Encoffination – Ritual Ascension Beyond Flesh Review
originally written by Jim Brandon There are times when I wish that “heavy” is enough, because if it was, then this year would look a hell of a lot better. If the wretched sounds of …
Grind Inc. – Lynch & Dissect Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Though having been in existence for the better part of a decade and now releasing their fifth full-length album, Germany’s Grind Inc is a new death metal act for me. But after …
Yaotl Mictlan – Dentro Del Manto Gris De Chaac Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Those who are much more elite than myself are sure to disagree, but I appreciate the ethnic turns black metal has taken since its inception. It’s come a long way …
Cephalic Carnage – Misled By Certainty Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Like many bands which possess both a high level of instrumental talent and the desire to deviate from music’s expected norms, Cephalic Carnage’s albums have always been balancing acts between …
An Interview With Pestilence – The Quest for the Holy Grail
Originally written by Melissa Mercury. Hailing from the Netherlands, the influential death metal band Pestilence can be credited with creating the foundation for what death metal is today. Originating in 1986, they exploded onto the scene with …
Blood Of Kingu – Sun In The House Of The Scorpion Review
originally written by Jim Brandon As the summer rapidly begins winding down and the chill of fall looms in the not so distant future, we are getting mercilessly bombarded with promos here at Metal Review, …
Blood Revolt – Indoctrine Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell This is insane. Pure, calculated, concentrated insanity. Only those prepared to cram their minds into the corners of such madness should enter the world of Blood Revolt. Consider this fair warning, …