Category: Reviews

Howl – Full Of Hell Review

originally written by Erik Thomas It seems like Relapse has been trolling the underground sludge scene for awhile now trying to replace Mastodon. Even hitting Mastodon’s Savannah, Georgia pipeline for Baroness (who I have a sneaking suspicion will need to be replaced …

Murder Intentions – A Prelude To Total Decay Review

originally written by Chris McDonald Bands like Murder Intentions are sort of peculiarly appealing to me. An ultra broo-tal assortment of breakdowns, blasts, and grunts, A Prelude To Total Decay is dressed in the kind …

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 …