Category: Reviews
Encoffination – Ritual Ascension Beyond Flesh Review
originally written by Jim Brandon There are times when I wish that “heavy” is enough, because if it was, then this year would look a hell of a lot better. If the wretched sounds of …
Grind Inc. – Lynch & Dissect Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Though having been in existence for the better part of a decade and now releasing their fifth full-length album, Germany’s Grind Inc is a new death metal act for me. But after …
Boris & Ian Astbury – BXI Review
When two recognizable names show up under the artist column with an ampersand wedged uncomfortably in between them, it means it’s time for a good ol’ collaborative effort. Japanese stoner-post-drone-all-over-the-place masters Boris are no strangers …
Yaotl Mictlan – Dentro Del Manto Gris De Chaac Review
originally written by Jim Brandon Those who are much more elite than myself are sure to disagree, but I appreciate the ethnic turns black metal has taken since its inception. It’s come a long way …
Umbrtka – Kovový Háj Review
Since Kovový Háj is the first encounter I’ve had with Umbrtka, I wanted to begin with a bit of investigation through the band’s back catalog. Investigate I did, and to my very pleasant surprise, I …
King Of Asgard – Fi’mbulvintr Review
There’s something about good folk metal that always allows us to feel a strong connection with the interesting planet on which we live. Personally, I’ve spent the past week or so wondering why that is, …
Malevolent Creation – Invidious Dominion Review
Invidious – adj; “calculated to create ill will or cause offense, hateful”; “offensively or unfairly discriminating, injurious.” To a fan of classic death metal, this Dominion doesn’t create ill will, nor is it offensive, but …
Cephalic Carnage – Misled By Certainty Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Like many bands which possess both a high level of instrumental talent and the desire to deviate from music’s expected norms, Cephalic Carnage’s albums have always been balancing acts between …