Category: Reviews
The Wounded Kings – The Shadow Over Atlantis Review
How does one form an individualistic style without betraying the music which you hold dear? This is an eternal dilemma for musicians of all styles, with metal being no different. In truth, there really isn’t …
Dismal Lapse – Eon Fragmentation Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Dismal Lapse’s debut EP, The Nameless Faceless, was a solid and promising tech death outing which hinted at potential with a couple of interesting melodic and progressive twists. The Californian …
Overkill – Ironbound Review
Almost thirty years now… For nearly one-third of a century, through five different American presidents (three of them two-termers), through sixteen studio albums and three live releases, through at least seven record labels and thousands …
Carnifex – Hell Chose Me Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas It’s only thanks to Between the Buried and Me, Within the Ruins, Wretchedand San Diego’s Carnifex (I’m waiting to hear new signing Pathology) that I still have some shred of respect for Victory Records. …
Stygian – Fury Rising Review
Indulge me, if you would, a bit of anecdote to set the stage for my review of a record that represents everything I hate about what passes for competent heavy music in the realm of …
Divinity – The Singularity Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Is it possible these days for a band to proudly display their multitude of influences and still come out with a final product that actually feels original? Some may argue …
Xasthur – 2005 Demo Review
My personal opinion of Xasthur is essentially the same as that which Chris McDonald stated in his review of A Gate Through Bloodstained Mirrors. It is almost a kind of enjoyable apathy. Malefic can no doubt create a …
Hellish Crossfire – Bloodrust Scythe Review
Hellish Crossfire made one hell of a first impression on me. When going through my usual album-to-review selecting process, a quick trip to a band’s Myspace page is always essential. Have to sample the goods. …