Category: Reviews
Hail Of Bullets – On Divine Winds Review
With Bolt Thrower on an indefinite studio hiatus, it is a comfort to have Hail of Bullets around to keep the world flush with high quality, war-themed death metal. With its second record, On Divine …
Grave Digger – The Clans Will Rise Again Review
Another two years (more or less), and another Grave Digger record… And I’m not really complaining, mind you, at least not about their rate of productivity. This German outfit has become one of my more …
Otargos – No God, No Satan Review
originally written by Jim Brandon As someone who was obsessed with the thrash scene when it was tearing up the underground towards the mid/late-80’s, speed has been an addictive element of extreme forms of metal …
Pasadena Napalm Division – PND Review
With legendary crossover pioneers DRI back in action but as a touring outfit only, vocalist Kurt Brecht joined forces with three-quarters of Texas thrashers Dead Horse and the bassist from Angkor Wat (since replaced by …
Place Of Skulls – As A Dog Returns Review
I’ve never really considered Place of Skulls to be outright “Christian metal,” despite the candidly pious slant to the lion-share of their lyrics. Sure, there’s plenty nods to theologic affairs, but it’s always been the …
Woe – Quietly, Undramatically Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell A consistent thread has been running throughout black metal culture since its inception: A perpetual crisis of identity. Not artistically, of course, but it terms of presentation. Somehow, somewhere, it …
Blutmond – Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days Review
If Blutmond is willing to name their album Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days, then perhaps they’re willing to try anything. Experimentation is certainly something this Swiss outfit isn’t afraid of, but their latest …
Torche – Songs For Singles Review
Not long ago I found myself in the gorgeous Outer Banks region of North Carolina, a trip that rejuvenated my unending love affair with Mother Ocean. It was mid-September, but summer lived on, and the …