Category: Reviews
Giant Squid – The Ichthyologist Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. Wow. When people ask me why I like metal, I rarely know what to say. Often I give them an answer that’s true for a lot of the metal I …
Acid Witch – Witchtanic Hellucinations Review
When it comes to non-King Diamond b-movie-themed horror metal, one never needs to look much further than Razorback Records. Mr. Nocera and company have made a stellar name for themselves with (ahem) a killer batch …
The Axis Of Perdition – Urfe Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. That The Axis of Perdition have gone down this particular path isn’t all that surprising. After the cyber-black metal blitzkrieg of The Ichneumon Method, this British act has become steadily more abstract, with …
Crypticus – They Called Me Mad! Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas They Called Me Mad! is a frustrating album. On one hand, at times it delivers a crusty Stockholm-ish take on old school death metal with a robust, rough guitar tone and pacing …
Fission – Pain Parade Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas When you have a voice as distinct as Andreas Hedlund (Vintersorg,Borknagar, Oytg, Cronian), the problem is every project you are involved in tends to sound like the other, and while Fission is in itself …
Woe – A Spell For The Death Of Man Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell The realization strikes quickly; A Spell For The Death of Man is an atypical force. The haunting, oddly naked guitar that opens the record–perfectly painted in the “Solitude” referenced in the track’s …
Satyricon – The Age Of Nero Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell If you’ve been hip to Satyricon’s post-Rebel Extravaganza method of madness, you’ll certainly know what to expect from The Age of Nero. Satyr and Frost’s “arena black metal” is in full effect, and …
Wino – Punctuated Equilibrium Review
After thirty-odd years in the music business and five bands (including numerous versions of The Obsessed) Scott “Wino” Weinrich has finally issued a solo album entitled Punctuated Equilibrium, and I for one could not be …