Category: Reviews
Tystnaden – In Our Eye Review
There is not a whole lot to say about Italy’s Tystnaden that would be of significance to the average metal fan. Their sound leans towards the Finnish end of the Scandinavian spectrum, a la bands …
Blessed By A Broken Heart – Pedal To The Metal Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell This may be wildly off-the-mark, but I’m willing to bet that there isn’t a high demand among discerning music fans to hear a Christian metalcore version of Widow. Shit, there isn’t …
Ulcerate – The Coming Of Genocide (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. I’m not entiiiiiiiiiiiiirely clear on the story behind this particular iteration of Ulcerate’s The Coming of Genocide. As near as I can tell, the original The Coming of Genocide was a four-song EP that …
Denounce – Deep Wood, Shallow Grave Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Off the bat, Denounce are rocking three stylistic shortcomings, all of which are superficial. First, their name isn’t going to grab anyone by the throat. Secondly, the block-lettered logo isn’t doing much …
U.S. Christmas – Eat The Low Dogs Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. U.S. Christmas hails from Marion, North Carolina and are on Neurot Recordings, even though their retro sound would make them sound more like a band suitable for Meteor City. There is nothing …
Darkthrone – Frostland Tapes Reivew
Darkthrone. Death Metal. Probably not an association you would normally make. Most fans of underground metal probably know that Darkthrone started as a death metal band, but they went on to far greater fame for …
Architects – Ruin Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. I’d heard and read good things about this UK band’s sophomore effort when it was originally released last year. Now that Century Media have kindly taken on Architects for wider distribution, we can now …
Darkspace – Darkspace III Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Before I begin, I should warn you: If you are looking for something catchy and intense to bang your head to in the car on the way to work, don’t …