Category: Reviews
Deathspell Omega – Paracletus Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Going into this review, I realized I could analyze the long-awaited conclusion to Deathspell Omega’s trilogy in two ways; as some mystical statement of philosophical intent miraculously bestowed on the …
Panzerbastard – Centurion Review
Given the presence of twin Celtic Frost covers, the seemingly unofficial “Into The Panzermonium” subtitle of this new EP from Boston punk-thrash outfit Panzerbastard is both amusing and apropos. (That addendum came along in my …
Diskreet – Engage The Mechanicality Review
Diskreet is a technical death metal five-piece hailing from Topeka, Kansas, presenting here their full-length debut, Engage the Mechanicality. Certainly students of the modern game, they sweep, chug, blast, gurgle, squeal, and growl their way through …
Melechesh – The Epigenesis Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Although it’s not as prevalent as, say, three years ago, melding Middle-Eastern influences into metal can still throw an invigorating and potent twist into a well-worn style of music. Where …
Origin Of Darkness – The Living Darkness Review
It’s been about four years since we last heard from Xathagorra Mlandroth, the brainpower behind seminal funeral acts Hierophant and Catacombs, but the years have apparently been no less cruel or weighty, as his latest …
Heathendom – Nescience Review
Nescience was/is the full-length debut from Greek doom/trad/power/smorgasbord five-piece Heathendom. Originally released in 2008, Metal On Metal Records is giving it a fresh issuing here in 2010 with one big spice-up (more on that later). Despite …
Agathocles – This Is Not A Threat, It’s A Promise Review
In their twenty-five-year existence, Belgian grind act Agathocles has amassed a truly staggering release catalog—their Metal Archives entry lists more than 200 titles, from demos to LPs to copious split releases to compilations of those …
Withered – Dualitas Review
I remember it as if it were yesterday, wandering down the darkest and most bizarre alleyways New Orleans had to offer, blasting Folie Circulaire so loudly through my headphones that it felt as if putrid …