Category: Reviews
Steve Von Till – A Grave Is A Grim Horse Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. I came to the conclusion in late 2008 that Neurosis were/are the most monumental and powerful band I’ve listened to in my time as a music patron. They completely changed how I listened …
Opeth – Watershed Review
Dave Pirtle’s take: As one of only two remaining staffers from the historic Ghost Reveries review, I felt somewhat obligated to offer my two cents on Watershed. I even went back and reread my review of …
The Funeral Pyre – Wounds Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn Who here flies the flag for The Funeral Pyre? Speak now or forever hold your piece, of Hot Topic paraphernalia that you just got home from the mall with. I …
Children of Bodom – Blooddrunk Review
My relationship with Children of Bodom is very similar to the one I have with In Flames. Both were started at the same time (in 1999, when Hatebreeder and Colony were the respective current releases) …
Kayo Dot – Blue Lambency Downward Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. Although I was aware of this band’s connections with Maudlin of the Well, I had not previously heard Toby Driver’s Kayo Dot prior to wrapping my ears around Blue Lambency Downward. Needless to say, …
Witchsmeller Pursuivant – Manifest Of Evil Review
As strange as the name Witchsmeller Pursuivant sounds, it’s actually quite fitting. Swiped directly from the fifth episode of the first season of Rowan Atkinson’s Black Adder, the name embodies the not-so-serious nature of this …
Empty – The Last Breath Of My Mortal Despair (Reissue) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Hailing from Spain, a country not usually recognized for its extreme metal scene, Empty have impressed this reviewer tremendously with one hell of a strong depressive black metal release. A …
Skitzo – Five Point Containment Review
After 20 years, 68 band members, 17 albums, and appearances on Judge Judy, Larry King Live, Jerry Springer, Howard Stern, Talk Soup, MTV, Ripley’s Believe it Or Not, and CNN, you’d think Skitzo would have …