Category: Reviews

Damned Spirits’ Dance – Weird Constellations Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas There are several definitions of “Avant-Garde”; New or unconventional movements; progressive, experimental, cutting edge, the application of new concepts and techniques in a given field. In the metal genre, the same

Snail – Blood Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Formed way back in 1992 by Marty Dodson, Matt Lynch, and Mark Johnson (Plugusher/Blessing The Hogs/The Crucified), Seattle, Washington’s Snail have reunited after dealing with a bunch of regular human

Destruktor – Nailed Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas With a legacy (and former members) firmly rooted in country matesDestroyer 666 and Abominator, Australia’s Destruktor charge out of the gates with intent to maim and kill on their full length debut, a debut

Cage – Science Of Annihilation Review

A new Cage album is no longer afforded the grace of being considered a potentially overlooked gem. The San Diego power troupe assured their fifth studio album, Science of Annihilation, a higher level of scrutiny

Xerath – I Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Xerath‘s debut, I, is inhuman. In a bad way. Typically, the use of such a descriptor is regarded as a positive. Throughout the history of metaldom, legions of bands have effectively

Sky Shadow Obelisk – Sky Shadow Obelisk Review

Sky Shadow Obelisk is an experimental doom project from the mind of Rhode Island multi-instrumentalist/vocalist/composer Peter Scartabello.  On this self-titled EP and debut release, Scartabello applies his classical training to two tracks totaling over 26

Graveyard – Into The Mausoleum Review

originally written by Chris McDonald “Old school” death metal has seen a powerful resurgence lately, spearheaded by outstanding offerings from the likes of Dead Congregation and Necrovation. Much like any revivalist trend (especially the recent

Sunn O))) – Monoliths & Dimensions Review

originally written by Chris McDonald One thing is for certain; whatever the hell this band is doing, they’re doing it right. Ever since their full-length debut in 2000, Sunn O)))’s role in the metal world