Category: Reviews
Obliteration – Black Death Horizon Review
First of all, the nerve of these dudes to release such a good album so late in 2013. They must know that most year-end lists are finalized by the first day of November. DON’T LIE …
Chakal / Mutilator / Holocausto / Sarcofago – Warfare Noise Review
Primitive: adjective, \’pri-m?-tiv\: 1, assumed as a basis; 2, belonging to or characteristic of an early stage of development; 3, naïve, self-taught, untutored. [Definition borrowed, with a few edits, from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.] Nearly thirty …
Fluisteraars – Dromers Review
In addition to ringing up some top notch black metal, Dutch act Fluisteraars brings an interesting little what’s-in-a-name situation. On one hand, they missed the boat just a tad. “Fluisteraars” is Dutch for “whisperers,” but …
Elliott’s Keep – Nascentes Morimur Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey It’s a critic-cliche to stare at an album cover and utter, “Holy shit, that’s it!” Do it and you’re asking to be dubbed Dumb Profundity Incarnate, in jeopardy of getting …
Legion Of The Damned – Ravenous Plague Review
Originally written by Chris Redar In one form or another, Legion of the Damned has been around since 1990. Known as Occult before 2005, these Netherlands thrashers proceeded to release four full-lengths in three years under their new moniker. …
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, …