Category: Reviews
Heidevolk – Uit Oude Grond Review
originally written by Erik Thomas I was a huge fan of 2008’s Wallhalla Wacht from these Dutch folk-metal newcomers (new at the time, at least). When I heard that 2010 would see a follow up, I almost soiled …
Autumnal Reaper – Rise Of The Raging Death Review
originally written by Jim Brandon I’m not extremely well-educated when it comes to bands from the Netherlands, so Autumnal Reaper was a completely new discovery beyond my usual listening habits. Pinning the band down to …
Unleashed – As Yggdrasil Trembles Review
originally written by Erik Thomas Unleashed has put out three very solid albums since the band’s legendarily bad 2002 comeback album, Hell’s Unleashed. Sworn Allegiance, Midvinterblot, and Hammer Battalion were all worthy of the Unleashedname and legacy, and even with yet …
Svarti Loghin – Drifting Through The Void Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t fully understand the roots of the post-rock and neo-folk influences that are slowly creeping their way into black metal. Yeah, it’s …
Jex Thoth – Witness Review
Vocals–they’ve killed many a metal album over the years. Other times we’re willing to make peace with them only because the music is so killer. But a great voice, only that actually makes an album, now those are in …
Demontage – The Principal Extinction Review
There is a very distinct chance that Demontage do not remember the first steps of writing The Principal Extinction, their second studio effort. It likely started with Spatilomantis (vocals and guitar), Abominable Reverend (drums), and …
Black Breath – Heavy Breathing Review
It seems like only months ago that I reviewed Black Breath’s debut, Razor to Oblivion, and in the relatively brief time since that EP’s release late last year, Black Breath has undergone a stylistic change. …
Landmine Marathon – Sovereign Descent Review
originally written by Erik Thomas With the demise of Light This City, the race for the most marketable, Ozzfest-ready, popular female-fronted metal act boils down to Walls of Jericho, In This Moment, The Agonist and to some extent, Arch …