Category: Reviews

Blood Of Kingu – Sun In The House Of The Scorpion Review

originally written by Jim Brandon As the summer rapidly begins winding down and the chill of fall looms in the not so distant future, we are getting mercilessly bombarded with promos here at Metal Review,

Vanden Plas – The Seraphic Clockwork Review

Vanden Plas has never had any problem establishing their bona fides. They are excellent musicians that write excellent songs. The only obvious complaint about their approach (outside those about prog metal, in general) has been

Blood Revolt – Indoctrine Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell This is insane. Pure, calculated, concentrated insanity. Only those prepared to cram their minds into the corners of such madness should enter the world of Blood Revolt. Consider this fair warning,

Mose Giganticus – Gift Horse Review

originally written by Jim Brandon So maybe sometimes you have to look at the form more than the substance. Perhaps we expect too much from our artists. Impress us, surprise us, make our skin tingle

Various Artists – This Comp Kills Fascists Vol 2 Review

This second installment in Pig Destroyer / Agoraphobic Nosebleed mastermind Scott Hull’s series of samplers of underground grindcore, power-violence and hardcore manages to transcend label-cash-in compilation-album status (be it through quality, sheer luck, or Hull’s involvement)

Gypsyhawk – Patience And Perseverance Review

The new project of former Skeletonwitch bassist Eric Harris, Gypsyhawk trades that band’s blackened take on thrash for a vintage 1970s stoner haze. Given the artwork and logo design, I was expecting a more prog-

MyChildren MyBride – Lost Boy Review

It has long been MyOpinion that, if there truly were a merciful God above, He/She would spare us from about 95% of the music made in His/Her name… MyCleverGeneralizations notwithstanding, Alabama’s MyChildren MyBride is apparently

Panzerbastard – 2006-2009 Review

So, first off, as you may have noticed, this band is called “Panzerbastard.” And, as you also may have noticed, that’s pretty rad. I signed up for this solely because of that radness, and I