Category: Reviews

BerserkerfoX – King Kong On Crack EP Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Well, these young Australian deathsters certainly live up to their billing. Not necessarily the King Kong on Crack part; attempting that level of mass destruction would be biting off more than their

Forest Stream – The Crown Of Winter Review

The cover of Forest Stream’s new record, The Crown of Winter, is a stunner. In every shade of glacial blue, it depicts a venerable sailing ship frozen aslant in icebound waters, agonizingly close to a

Eryn Non Dae – Hydra Lernaia Review

originally written by Chris McDonald As the explosions of metalcore and deathcore can attest, the bridge that has for so long separated heavy metal and hardcore has essentially fallen in for good. Any true fan

Asphyx – Death… The Brutal Way Review

Though Dutch death metal masters Asphyx remained active through the turn of the century, the band’s most celebrated work was done with vocalist and erstwhile bassist, Martin Van Drunen, who left the band in 1992.

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