Category: Reviews
Island – Orakel Review
To be honest, I have no idea how the hell to label a band like Germany’s Island. Progressive death metal? The Orakel side of this release certainly maintains a number of death metal elements, but …
Necronoclast – The Plague Review
originally written by Jim Brandon As spring draws near, I’m reaching back into the bag o’ tricks to grab onto some cold, frosty Scottish black metal to indulge in as the season that best suits it …
Machinae Supremacy – Overworld Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell According to the soft-spoken word on the street, Machinae Supremacy were/are a melodeath-styled outfit with a serious SidStation fetish. Those without extensive knowledge of computer history or Timbaland’s exploits in noisemaking probably …
Meshuggah – Obzen Review
Originally written by Chris McDonald Few bands active today, if any, polarize the metal community quite like Meshuggah. Throughout the band’s existence, the Swedish outfit has inspired as many adoring fans as vehement, and I …
Ekser – Patterns Of Reprisal Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Alright, Ekser. This is some peppy, new-school, Americans-channeling-Sweden execution. It’s punchy, precise, and…ah, predictable; extremely predictable. In spite of their skill, this band’s straightforward, paddleslap melodic death metal attack cannot overcome a huge hurdle: …
Sourvein – Ghetto Angel Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. Marijuana. Sourvein is one of those bands that I root for. Every release gets gradually better and the band’s style morphs, while simultaneously becoming more of their own. Ghetto Angel is the 2nd installment in …
Draconian – Turning Season Within Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. In the short time I’ve spent with Draconian and their new album, they’ve very quickly won me over. Turning Season Within is nothing less than a sterling example of expertly-written death/doom from this Swedish …
Exit Strategy – United State Of Amnesia Review
“Marine, what is that button on your body armor?” “A peace symbol, sir!” “What is that you’ve got written on your helmet?” “Born to kill, sir!” “You’ve got ‘born to kill’ written on your helmet …