Category: Reviews
Sotajumala – Teloitus Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn I was about four songs into Teloitus when I realized that I didn’t really want to be sitting here listening to this anymore. Sotajumala’s previous (and only) full-length was titled …
Amon Amarth – Twilight Of The Thunder God Review
Chris McDonald’s take: As reliable as ice cream cake is delicious, Amon Amarth may not be the most technical, inventive, or progressive metal band around, but damn it if they aren’t as consistent as anyone …
Falconer – Among Beggars and Thieves Review
Somewhere, a Renaissance Faire is missing its minstrels. When last we checked in with Falconer, it was for the 2005 release of Grime Vs. Grandeur, which saw the Swedes scrap their folky/medieval tendencies in favor …
Meshuggah – Destroy Erase Improve (Reloaded) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald One of many classic Nuclear Blast releases to receive the “Reloaded” treatment, Meshuggah’s landmark sophomore effort is easily the best and most historically important of the bunch. More direct and …
Evergrey – Torn Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn Evergrey: When they don’t sound like a Foreigner for the jet set, they make like a Nevermore trying to get into your pants, and god bless ’em for the perversion. …
Fimbultyr – Gryende Tidevarv Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Folk metal is a genre often met with some skepticism by portions of the metal community, generally citing problems with the overabundance of keyboards and overly “happy” atmosphere associated with …
Chingalera – Dose Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell There are few things more frustrating than bands that harbor cool ideas, but are outright clumsy when it comes to their execution. Chingalera‘s sweet, serpentine take on stoned-out doom has tons …
Metal Church – This Present Wasteland Review
Twenty-five years after their inception, Metal Church continues to release solid records. After a dry spell in the 90s and a promising reformation in the new millennium, returning original vocalist David Wayne departed again (and …