Category: Reviews
Artillery – Legions Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey Some bands release records with a frequency rivaling sex-addicted polygamists sending save-the-date cards. For those busy bees, albums are easy. No sweat. Plus, they’re always finding ways to make more. …
Cosmic Church – Ylistys Review
originally written by Juho Mikkonen Every year there is a small clutch of releases that deserve a perfect score. It’s not because they’re matchless, let alone perfect (if this triggered your brain to get stuck …
Satan’s Host – Virgin Sails Review
“Nine out of ten lead singers agree that the vocalist is the most important member of the band.” It’s a variation upon the age-old joke about singers, but there is some truth to it. Sure, …
Hell (UK) – Curse And Chapter Review
2011’s Human Remains was the special kind of surprising kickassery that very few expected but many ended up relishing. After all, this Hell band was a fringe NWOBHM act that never recorded a proper album, …
Deicide – In The Minds Of Evil Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Looks like it’s time for another round of musical leapfrog with Deicide. It seems like every time the Florida Blasphemy Brigade(tm) bangs out an Oscar-worthy performance, they follow it up with …
Stryper – No More Hell To Pay Review
I know I’ll probably get crucified for choosing to cover this record, but that’s my cross to bear… Let’s go ahead and address the 400-pound gorilla in the room so that those of you who …
Diskord – Dystopics Review
originally written by Juho Mikkonen When it comes to maintaining the brittle balance between drawing from the fountainhead and pushing beyond the familiar waters, many newer death metal bands could learn a thing or two …
Argus – Beyond The Martyrs Review
Every music critic – and indeed, every music fan who cares and dares to dig – has pet bands, the bands that they’re forever touting as one that “should be huge” and “everyone should be …