Godless – Adversus Parousia Review
[Cover art by Fenomeno Design] Did you know that Chile is pretty darn good at death metal? If not, you must be new around these parts, in which case, I say, welcome friend! We’re glad to have you here and …
Küenring – In Search Of Paradise Review
[Cover artwork by Johannes Huemer, vocalist of Venator] Dial the clock back to when we last gathered here in the hallowed halls of The Temple of Trad Metal and you will recall our focus was …
Blood Monolith – The Calling Of Fire Review
[Cover art by Nick Blinko] A lot of credit should be given for simply understanding the assignment, and credit Blood Monolith for doing exactly that. This band plays death metal, and they do so with …
Hexerei – Realms….. Review
I debated busting out my nonexistent cloak for this one, but I’ve instead decided to keep this one a dark comedy. Evil, yet light-hearted, ya know? Here, in the great Midwest, the storms and …
Ancient Bards – Artifex Review
The grandiosity of Ancient Bards is just one of the band’s many selling points. But it and the multifaceted voice of Sara Squadrani are the more obvious ones. That fact remains unchanged here, on their …
Flummox – Southern Progress Review
This is not – I repeat, not – a syllabus for a correspondence course entitled “So You’d Like To Join the Circus: Carnival Metal In Its Historical Context.” To be honest, if you landed on …
Changeling – Changeling Review
[Cover art by Aaron Pinto (Gutslit) / KidSquidy] In unleashing the catchphrase “treat yo self,” Parks & Rec created a pop-culture reminder that indulgence can be a good thing. Taking time to focus on doing something just …
Power Surge – Shadow’s Warning Review
Me: “You know what the world definitely does NOT need right now? Another modern throwback metal band with a singer mirroring Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford or King Diamond.” Friendly dog: “I hear you, brother. But …
Putrid Offal – Obliterated Life Review
Because I love few things more than an absurd challenge that requires no physical effort, one of my goals in 2025 is to listen to the entire Agathocles discography, or at least, as much of …