Category: Reviews
Burning Witch – Crippled Lucifer (Reissue) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald I’m a huge fan of the works of Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson. Sunn O))) is one of my favorite bands (when the mood strikes, of course), and the multitude …
HammerFall – Steel Meets Steel: 10 Years Of Glory Review
Has it been ten years already? Wow, I’m getting old. You see, I consider my introduction to HammerFall in 1999 as something of a turning point in my metal evolution. I had spent a couple …
Sculptured – Embodiment Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. One of The End’s most anticipated 2008 releases is none other than Embodiment from Seattle-based supergroup Sculptured, consisting of Don Anderson (Agalloch) on guitars and vocals, JWW (Agalloch, Especially Likely Sloth, Nothing, ex-Subterranean Masquerade) on bass, …
Exalted – We Are The Grim Throng Review
originally written by Jim Brandon There’s something to be said for being ‘good’. Or in the case of Illinois’ black metal heathens Exalted, very good. When you sit there wanting to throw on something for …
Decrepit Birth – Diminishing Between Worlds
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Nearly five years ago, Decrepit Birth unleashed their debut album, …And Time Begins. The album’s esoteric lyrical approach and riffcramming athleticism elevated them to cult status among brutal death metal fans, but there …
Lizzy Borden – Appointment With Death Review
Of all the bands that could have possibly reformed in the new millennium, Lizzy Borden was one that I never thought actually would. Not because they didn’t have a few minor glories to relive, as dated …
Countess – Blazing Flames Of War Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Countess, hailing from the Netherlands and helmed by lone “visionary” Orlok, have been churning out simplistic black metal records for well over a decade now. The band, despite their jarringly …
Demon Hunter – Storm The Gates Of Hell Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. I must be a real glutton for punishment, signing up for the new album of arguably the most prominent and popular of the Christian metal bands. And initially after the …