Category: Reviews
Iron Reagan – The Tyranny Of Will Review
Crossover may well be the most fun of extreme metal subsets. There’s just something in the tried-and-true combination of thrash and hardcore that, even when lyrically serious, feels irresistibly spirited, perfectly energized and yet possessing …
Death Penalty – Death Penalty Review
I won’t pretend I’ve kept up with the wave of female-fronted doom bands over the past few years. I won’t pretend I’ve even cared enough to try. But what brought me to Death Penalty is …
Sólstafir – Ótta Review
“We must use time as a tool, not a couch.” – John “What the” F. Kennedy The above quote is relevant to Ótta for a couple reasons. First, as some of you are likely already …
Incantation – Decimate Christendom Review
This is old school old school. More than any album I can recall this year this record sounds like a band doing one or two take shots and living with what they get. All the …
Device – Device Review
So this is the part wherein I open with a disclaimer: Device drummer Kyle Harcott is a fellow Last Rite-r, as well as an all-around stand-up dude, except in Device where he probably plays sitting …
Sons Of Crom – Riddle Of Steel Review
It’s funny how directly imitating a unique, legendary band can lead to wide variety of reactions among both critics and fans. There aren’t a lot of Meshuggah clones out there that have gotten more than …
Cannibal Corpse – A Skeletal Domain Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Fresh from their appearance at the Gathering of the Juggalos, young Buffalo upstarts Cannibal Corpse have recorded and are preparing to release their thirteenth studio effort. They’ve also decided that …
Opeth – Pale Communion Review
originally written by Craig Hayes I know you’re busy, so I won’t waste your time. If the lack of heavy ordnance on Opeth’s last album, Heritage, left you feeling disenchanted or even dismayed with the …