Category: Reviews
Order Of Ennead – An Examination Of Being Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Order of Ennead’s self-titled debut flew over Metal Review HQ like a stealth bomber. Somehow, we failed to notice it at the time of release (for reasons still unknown), but …
Veil Of Maya – [id] Review
originally written by Erik Thomas I’ve long championed Chicago’s Veil of Maya as one of the better shred-styled modern metal bands, from their 2006 debut to the overlooked Sumerian release, The Common Man’s Collapse. While labelmates Periphery seems to be getting an …
Wormrot – Abuse Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Released last year on Scrotum Jus Records, the debut full-length from Singaporean trio Wormrot finally get more exposure worldwide thanks to Earache, who also gave Insect Warfare’s World Extermination the same treatment, and this album is right …
At The Soundawn – Shifting Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Shifting is the album that I actually prefer to The Ocean’s recent Heliocentric as a mellower take on post-rock, also bringing to mind the likes of Day Without Dawn and Tides. What gives Italy’s At the Soundawn a little character …
Coffinworm – When All Became None Review
None of my numerous visits to Indianapolis have ever led me to believe that the pleasant Midwestern metropolis could produce anything like this. Detroit and Toledo, sure, but not Indy, home of the champion Colts …
Celestia – Archaenae Perfectii (L’arche Arcane Des) Review
Celestia embodies the wonderful paradox of melody in black metal as well as any other band, and, at once bleak and beautiful, Archaenae Perfectii (L’Arche Arcane des Parfaits) is a model instantiation of the lately …
Teeph – Teeph Review
Originally written by Ian Chainey What part does nostalgia play in our enjoyment of music? My dad has been raiding the shit-stained Rhapsodic vaults for Glenn Miller, not because he likes the bland cat, but …
The Vision Bleak – Set Sail To Mystery Review
What I loved about The Vision Bleak’s last offering, 2007’s The Wolves Go Hunt Their Prey, was its capture and conveyance of the Gothic spirit at no cost to the essence of Heavy Metal. What …