Category: Reviews

Gorgoroth – Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam Review

Captain’s take: What’s On Tap: Shelve your pitchforks and torches Gorgoroth haters – Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam is an excellent example of some seriously abusive Norwegian extreme metal. This record is mean as hell and

Yyrkoon – Unhealthy Opera Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Ah, I always feel like an asshole when I have less than glowing things to say about bands like Yyrkoon. They’re gifted musicians who produce their albums well, and seem dedicated

Grave – As Rapture Comes Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Synopsis: It’s Grave. Review: I don’t think I ever thought that Grave would ever top the genre defining mastery of their first three albums though I’m a bit of an oddball regarding them as

Ghoul – Splatterthrash Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. A definite potential member of the Top 3 Albums of 2006, Splatterthrash seizes the nipples and rips flesh quicker than Lloyd Kauffman releases trashy b-movies for Troma Entertainment.  Come to think of

Black Crucifixion – Faustian Dream Review

originally written by Jim Brandon There’s something to be said for bands that form quickly, produce a limited but decent amount of music, then vanish. I think many of us have a favorite when it comes

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Summoning – Oath Bound Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Ideologically driven bands like Summoning tend to have discographies that progress toward a logical conclusion. The ideas that drive the artists develop along with the music until they are finally suited for

Dragonforce – Inhuman Rampage Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. I’d heard a lot about Dragonforce before I arrived in London with my brother on a recent European vacation, but nothing prepared my eyes for how hard these guys are pimped in

Rest In Pain – Leprosy Of Subconscious Review

So, do you like death metal? Further, do you like the jazz tinged technical style of death metal inspired by Atheist et al? Do you like your death metal on the groovier and slower side?