Category: Reviews
Children Of Bodom – Are You Dead Yet? Review
Ramar Pittance’s take: I’m supposed to be outraged by this? Ugh, I think people drastically overestimate Children of Bodom, that’s the problem. I think they saw an artistic glimmer in those early albums, and now they’re …
Charnel Valley – The Dark Archives Review
“This recording was arranged, rehearsed, and recorded in 5 days with 2 microphones, and preserved with a cassette 8-track to uphold the true spirit of analog.” Couple the above statement with the fact that this …
Dark Funeral – Attera Totus Sanctus Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner No introduction is really necessary here as I can’t really imagine a black metal fan that hasn’t come across these Swedes. Despite their reputation and popularity in many circles, I …
Black Crucifixion – The Fallen One Of Flames Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. If you’re like me – and of course you want to be – then you vomit upon hearing most of what passes for black metal today. Naturally there are exceptions …
The Gathering – Accessories: Rarities & B-Sides Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance Perhaps a more fitting title to The Gathering’s Accessories would be, An alternative History of The Gathering, as it offers a comprehensive compilation of never before released tracks and rare …
Siebenbürgen – Darker Designs & Images Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner Darker Designs & Images is Siebenburgen’s fifth release of vampire inspired black metal. Will this be the album that propels Siebenburgen from their relative obscurity on Napalm Record’s roster? No. …
Divine Empire – Method Of Execution Review
Originally written by Jeremy Garner First, a little bit of current events…Divine Empire is a death metal band, previously of Olympic records, before the negative legal attention from the actual Olympic committee graced the metal …
The Absence – From Your Grave Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. Something strange happened to me somewhere in listening to From Your Grave. It wasn’t a miracle nor was it particularly eye-opening. Nevertheless, it was surprising. I found myself enjoying a modern …