Category: Reviews

Magister Templi – Lucifer Leviathan Logos Review

It might seem like a ludicrous notion, but a band can in fact sound completely unique without necessarily doing anything original. Some of the best restaurants might not have one original dish on the menu,

Victor Griffin’s In-Graved – In-Graved Review

There’s been something happening lately. You’ve probably felt it, too, most any place on this verdant sphere that you choose to call home. A shift in the smell on the wind. A faint rippling warmth

Cultes Des Ghoules – Henbane Review

Originally written by Rae Amitay Though I typically swoon over any reference to the Cthulhu Mythos, I couldn’t make myself fall in love with Cultes Des Ghoules. Even after reading many a glowing review of

Vreid – Welcome Farewell Review

Originally written by Matt Longo We all ruminate on death. From that first moment when the truth is swallowed, it can never be avoided again, before the doom finally consumes. Imagine if the band you

Call Of The Void – Dragged Down A Dead End Path Review

Originally written by Chris Redar Those little ‘flyers’ that come at the top of Relapse albums are always so misleading. Call of the Void’s placard would have you believe that the band seamlessly merges Pig Destroyer and Napalm Death.

Six Thoughts: Anthrax – Anthems

Anthrax, those thrash elder statesmen and little brothers of the Big Four, recently released an EP full of classic rock covers, something not unheard of for veteran acts looking to pay homage to heroes–or just

KEN Mode – Entrench Review

In looking back at it now, 2011’s Venerable lived up to its name. Following rightful critical praise for that record and a grueling tour schedule to support it, KEN Mode was rewarded with a Juno

Vhol – Vhol Review

VHOL‘s debut is less than a month old, yet the fields already seem armpit-high with glowing reviews from critics and fans alike. It’s admittedly pretty tough not to have an itchy finger on the happy