Category: Reviews
Unleash The Archers – Time Stands Still Review
To me, the enjoying of power metal comes down to a couple of factors: One, does the music feel passionate, feel fiery, feel…well, powerful? Do the songs soar? Do the melodies stick in the brain? …
Author & Punisher – Melk En Honig Review
Welcome to the bespoke machine apocalypse. If Tristan Shone’s music as Author & Punisher has been on your radar at all, you likely know that the sounds of Melk en Honing are formed by custom …
Cradle Of Filth – Hammer Of The Witches Review
Though in some sewer-dwelling internet circles it may still be possible to earn your in-group stripes by shitting on Her Majesty’s Merriest Misfits, if you are of the opinion that Cradle of Filth is not …
Khemmis – Absolution Review
Let’s get to the point: Absolution is a promising debut album all but ruined by its laughably out-of-place harsh vocals. On paper, Denver’s Khemmis is an appealing proposition: their fuzzed-out tones and love for Lizzy-descended …
Svärta – Sepultus Review
Sepultus, the full length debut from Sweden’s Svärta, is a bit of a mess of a record. At its core, it’s a whirring cacophony of unholy black/death racket, nearing war metal’s confrontational blur of sounds, …
A Secret Revealed – The Bleakness Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. Heavy metal vocals are an odd beast, particularly when it comes to dirty vocal styles. A singer needs to balance between having aggression and comprehensibility, particularly if they actually …
Undergang – Døden Læger Alle Sår Review
“This shit makes Coffins sound crisp.” – Zach Duvall Such was my introduction to Undergang and the band’s latest album Døden Læger Alle Sår. And while I believe my colleague Mr. Duvall has made the …
Ambassador Gun – Tomb Of Broken Sleep Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Ambassador Gun plays the kind of grindcore that opens shows for larger grindcore bands. Much like the time Sick/Tired opened for Nasum in Chicago, by the time Brutal Truth (the …