Category: Reviews
Reptilian – Perennial Void Traverse Review
2016 has certainly been a banner year for death, although, in most cases, that’s been horrifically unfortunate. But hey, in the case of death metal, at least there’s some silver lining to be found, because …
A.M.S.G. – Hostis Universi Generis Review
The roiling world of chaotic, experimental black metal, loaded with samples, atmosphere and evil all backed by an ambiance torn straight from the devil’s liver is full of apostates. Ryan Page (ex-Ouroboros/Rites Of Thy Degringolade), …
The Night Watch – Boundaries Review
There’s an abundance of talent responsible for what’s going on with album number two from Ottawa, Ontario’s The Night Watch, but a larger portion of the spotlight will be thrown toward the individual responsible for …
Summit – The Winds That Forestall Thy Return Review
The Winds That Forestall Thy Return is the mostly instrumental (mostly) debut full length from Summit, the latest project of Gabriele Gramaglia (The Clearing Path), and to call it 36 very densely packed minutes is …
Hammers Of Misfortune – Dead Revolution Review
To be an ardent fan of heavy metal in 2016 is a curious thing. By many metrics, there has never been a better time to follow this music, whether judged by the sheer volume of …
Witherscape – The Northern Sanctuary Review
Witherscape is the brainchild of two men. One, Ragnar Widerberg you might know from his work in Shadowquest or his very hip mustache. The other, you might know from any one of the literally 715 …
Ghoulgotha – To Starve The Cross Review
I have only the vaguest memories of listening to Ghoulgotha’s debut, The Deathmass Cloak. Whether it was a case of too much music too little time, or simply that The Deathmass Cloak was unexceptional, the …
Sumac – What One Becomes Review
Say what you want about Aaron Turner, just don’t call him lazy. Since the dissolution of his band Isis in 2010, Turner has found plenty of ways to keep himself occupied, most of which involve creating excellent …