Category: Reviews
Cynic – Focus (Remastered) Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. Maybe you’ve heard of Cynic, maybe you haven’t. Regardless, I can almost guarantee you’ve heard a band or two that has drawn on Cynic’s unique, seminal approach to extreme music which effortlessly blended …
Marduk – Plague Angel Review
Originally written by Drew Ailes With the return of Magnus Devo on bass and the recent addition of new vocalist Mortuus (known as Arioch for his work in Funeral Mist andTriumphator), Marduk churn out another mind-numbingly fast album of …
Fission – Crater Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas Honestly, what would you expect a project formed by Vintersorg drummer Benny Hägglund (who also plays guitars and bass for this outfit) and aided by Vintersorg (vocals, FX-AKA Andreas Hedlund) …
Derek Sherinian – Mythology Review
Well, well, well. All this time I thought Derek Sherinian was just a former Dream Theater keyboardist continuing to make music after his firing prior to the band recording Scenes from a Memory. Little did …
Misery Index – Dissent Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. Misery Index occupies a rather unique position within the spectrum of extreme music, drawing instrumentally on the speed and ferocity of grind and crust a la Assuck, His Hero Is Gone, and Napalm Death while …
Krisiun – Bloodshed Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance A band like Krisiun is a wet dream for the romantic death metal fan. While clearly talented, and at times ambitious, this Brazilian threesome has always been the working man’s …
Rotting Christ – Sanctus Diavolos Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett It’s amazing how long Rotting Christ has been around and is still able to release some top-tier black metal. I thoroughly enjoyed their last album, Genesis, so I was eager …
Forefather – Ours Is The Kingdom Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas “This album is dedicated to Hereward the Wake and the spirit of resistance that his name represents. All Hail the rebel of the marshlands!” Why am I excited about this …