Six Thoughts: Anthrax – Anthems
Anthrax, those thrash elder statesmen and little brothers of the Big Four, recently released an EP full of classic rock covers, something not unheard of for veteran acts looking to pay homage to heroes–or just …
Hypocrisy – End Of Disclosure Review
We are all doomed to repeat ourselves right? Yeah, sure… but that’s hardly a fitting intro for a review of a new Hypocrisy album, as they’ve most assuredly repeated themselves over their long career. There …
Revelation – Inner Harbor Review
Writing about a band I take as much joy in as I do Revelation should be easy; it often is not, but the reasons for this word blockage can vary. Here it is a result …
Imperium Dekadenz – Meadows Of Nostalgia Review
A band with the ability to give fans what they want will find longevity, but those who can give fans what they need will build a legacy. Germany’s Imperium Dekadenz is beginning to do just …
Soen – Cognitive Review
After a while, even someone who writes about music for a hobby is bound to repeat his or herself. There are only so many angles, analytic tools, or perspectives that one person can provide. Enter …
Clutch – Earth Rocker Review
“If you’re gonna do it, do it live on stage… or don’t do it at all” So proclaims frontman Neil Fallon in the opening title track of Clutch’s tenth studio album, Earth Rocker, laying down …
The Eye – Supremacy (Reissue) Review
If you’re worried that it’s been almost six months since Vindsval gave us new Blut Aus Nord music, and you fear that a sudden gap in his inhuman rate of production will lead to some …
Hatriot – Heroes Of Origin Review
It goes without saying that it really matters who you work with, but I’m going to say it anyway… Members of The Who and Led Zeppelin had embarrassing solo careers. Samoth and Trym’s work in …