Category: Reviews
Jello Biafra & The Melvins – Sieg Howdy! Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. I am not going to argue that describing this conglomeration of politically like-minded individuals is difficult. In fact, I’ll admit that it’s pretty damn easy. Look at the name; Jello Biafra …
Soulfly – Dark Ages Review
The last time I reviewed a Soulfly album, last year’s Prophecy, I praised it as a strong album but was none too thrilled with Max Cavalera’s employment of the band’s trademark multi-instrumentation, oftentimes hopelessly misplaced …
Cave In – Perfect Pitch Black Review
Originally written by Drew Ailes Perfect Pitch Black sounds like the result of the best parts of their ethereal and well-received release, Antenna, smashed together with their near-timeless harder and aggressive material. For those of us who …
Withered – Memento Mori Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. A word of advice for young bands: melodic metal bands that do without choppy Gothenburg thrash and clean vocals are a commodity these days. If your basement unit is looking …
Hypocrisy – Virus Review
Originally written by Patrick Dawson If you’re anything like me, Hypocrisy hold a special place in your heart as one of the first bands that got you into the more fruitful side of metal. You …
Stratovarius – Stratovarius Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. I know what these guys are thinking: “We can’t win. We play power metal, and they say it’s cheesy. We play rock, and they call it lame.” Well, someone has …
Madball – Legacy Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon Yeah, this is “MetalReview”, but it’s high time to review a new release from the New York hardcore scene stalwarts of Madball. Furthermore, the album is pretty damn heavy as it …
Symphorce – Godspeed Review
Originally written by Chris Chellis. After hitting a homerun with Brainstorm’s Liquid Monster just five months ago, vocalist Andy B Franck returns with Symphorce’s fifth full-length, Godspeed, supplying the only two must-buys for power metal enthusiasts in 2005. I admit …