Category: Reviews
Darkthrone – F.O.A.D.
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Unlike my esteemed colleague, I’m no Darkthrone aficionado. Other than their early 90’s necrotrinity (which, honestly, doesn’t strike me in the way that classic albums should) I’ve watched the duo’s career fly …
Tombs – Tombs Review
Originally written by Tyler Wagnon. Brooklyn, NY’s Tombs is a three-piece featuring Mike Hill (ex-Anodyne, ex-Versoma) on vocals and guitars, Justin Ennis (The Heuristics) on drums, while Dominic Seita (Speedloader) rounds out the band on bass. Hill …
Alcest – Souvenirs D’un Autre Monde Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Known for his work with Amesoeurs, Mortifera, and Peste Noire, Neige’s least metal project Alcest has oddly enough generated more buzz than the others. While 2004’s Le Secret contained Burzumian screams on “Elevation,” the full-length Souvenirs d’un Autre Monde, …
Rosetta – Wake/Lift Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. Unfortunately I haven’t heard Rosetta’s first album The Galilean Satellites so if it’s a comparison you’re after then you’ll have to look elsewhere. Taken on its own terms however, Wake/Lift is a strong entry in …
Tangorodrim – Justus Ex Fide Vivit Review
Technicality? BAH! Tangorodrim SMASH your technicality! Bells and whistles? YAARGH! Save your bells and whistles for the old! Tangorodrim explode your damned heart!! Tangorodrim punch your eyes with nails!! Tangorodrim kick loose your spine!!! TANGORODRIM …
Evile – Enter The Grave Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. And so the thrash revival continues! After a lot of positive build-up the UK’s Evile have dropped their debut full-length for Earache, and it’s a cracking album in many ways, but your enjoyment …
The Black Dahlia Murder – Nocturnal Review
Originally written by Tyler Wagnon. Right off the bat, I’d like to make you aware that I am a fan of The Black Dahlia Murder, but far from a fanboy. I don’t froth at the mouth …
DevilDriver – The Last Kind Words Review
My feelings on DevilDriver have been well documented on this site, so I’ll leave a lot of the background information out of this one. I will say that it has been interesting not only watching …