Category: Reviews
The Howling Wind – Of Babalon Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell American black metal. Yeah, it was a scoffed-at term not long ago, back in the dark days when Profanatica, WInd of the Black Mountains, and Thornspawn were the only Stateside …
Hellwell – Beyond The Boundaries Of Sin Review
The Hellwell project came on seemingly out of nowhere, but once details spread, it came as no surprise to fans of the band’s most noteworthy member. After all, Mark “The Shark” Shelton’s immortal Manilla Road …
Manetheren – Time Review
I suppose it takes a certain amount of chutzpah to title a 75-minute album Time. Nevertheless, although Manetheren doesn’t quite provide the sort of experience that enthralls from start to finish, the band makes settling …
Cryptopsy – Cryptopsy Review
Originally written by Matt Longo When I began work as Metal Director at WRUV in 2005, I was reintroducing myself to the genre I fell in love with, and had much ground to cover. Another …
Winterfylleth – The Threnody Of Triumph Review
Winterfylleth is a bit like a threesome: It looks awesome on paper, but in practice, someone ends up mostly sitting on the sidelines, feeling a little left out and fantasizing about slipping out to grab a …
Enslaved – RIITIIR Review
Enslaved has officially entered rarified territory, or rather, they did a while ago and just keep reaffirming it. Their consistent dependability would make a sub-stellar album not just disappointing, but downright shocking. Opeth at least eased …
Vintersorg – Orkan Review
Originally written by Rae Amitay Vintersorg went Avatar: The Last Airbender with his latest creative pursuit, a four-album concept with each record taking on a classical element (Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water). Nipping at the …
Sophicide – Perdition Of The Sublime Review
Perdition of the Sublime is the debut album from Germany’s Sophicide. Sophicide is a technical death metal band originally formed as a one-man project by Adam Laszlow (though now it’s a duo, after the addition of …