Category: Reviews
Nightbringer – Apocalypse Sun Review
Sometimes you just know… One listen to one song was all it took to know that I not only wanted to pen words about this album, but likely buy it as well. The name Nightbringer …
As I Lay Dying – The Powerless Rise Review
originally written by Erik Thomas I’m pretty sure there’s no need to introduce As I Lay Dying to anyone reading this review. If you clicked here, you are more than likely to be a fan of the …
Master – The Human Machine Review
Slaves To Society rekindled my interest in Master, a fandom that had lain dormant for a few years as the band had slipped off my radar. That ripping little record made my Top Ten of 2008 …
Misery Index – Heirs To Thievery Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Holy shit. My scars have only just healed from 2008’s murderously seething Traitors, and here are Baltimore’s veteran grinders with yet another vitriol-filled, anti-government sonic IDE that will leave shrapnel in …
Enforcer – Diamonds Review
Originall written by Jordan Campbell Some bands simply can’t let their music speak for itself, and that’s usually a bad sign. They might need a carefully comprised uniform to act as a beacon, a tractor …
October File – Our Souls to You Review
Man, talk about dropping the ball. October File’s first effort, Holy Armour from the Jaws of God, was a solid little album, if highly derivative of the mighty Killing Joke. Its abrasive mix of metal …
Audiopain / Nekromantheon – Split EP Review
With the stack of promos at waist height, we usually wouldn’t get around to a two-track split, but when the name Audiopain comes across my desk, I take notice. These Norwegian heshers have been dealing …
Jon Oliva’s Pain – Festival
Savatage was a huge part of my formative days—Hall Of The Mountain King, Gutter Ballet and Streets were all huge records for Younger Me. As the ‘Tage went on, even with the departure of one Oliva …