Category: Reviews
Rosetta – A Determinism Of Morality Review
Metal for astronauts. Rosetta’s moniker echoes over and over in my thoughts as I try to discern the exact emotions that the band is attempting to convey. Much like an astronaut, I feel like I’m …
Annihilator – Annihilator Review
What do you expect from a new Annihilator album? If it’s anything but a whole big ol’ boatload of rippin riffs and fiery shredwork in songs that are about equal parts killer and filler, then …
Leng Tch’e – Hypomanic Review
After nearly a decade now, Leng Tch’e is still something of an overlooked factor in the grindcore world. While they’ve blasted their way through five solid records, garnering positive reviews with every step along the …
Arkheth – IX & I: The Quintessence Of Algaresh Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Much like fellow Aussies North and Astriaal a couple of years ago, this New South Wales duet has delivered a striking brilliant display of music that will flirt with my year end list. Except …
Jameson Raid – Just As The Dust Has Settled Review
My love for metallic historical treasure-hunting is well-documented, but this band eluded me for a long time. In my late-night internet scourings, it’s been only within the last year or two that I ran across …
Harvey Milk – A Small Turn Of Human Kindness Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. Generally speaking, self-awareness and metal don’t go terribly well together. Too much critical distance from one’s own work can squelch intensity and expose band members as the self-involved douches they …
Rhapsody Of Fire – The Frozen Tears Of Angels Review
I have a feeling my being an American fan of Rhapsody of Fire attaches to me the sort of stigma that fellow Statesider’s associate with the kind of person who spends Friday nights slumped over …
Iron Man – Black Night & The Passage (Reissue) Review
Note: for clarification purposes, this review covers two separate re-issues from Shadow Kingdom Records of Iron Man‘s first two releases — this is not a “2-on-1” package. One of the many rewarding things about steeping …