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 …
Avmakt – Satanic Inversion Of…. Review
What do you do when a band masters a particular sound, moment in time, and vibe, but eventually abandons it for other styles? Do you seek out someone else doing it, even if you know …
VHS – For A Few Riffs More Review
[Cover artwork by Christopher Diaz] A gust of wind hurls a pocket of dirt into the boiling western air, and a tumbleweed scurries inches behind two boots planted firmly in the ground. The silhouette of …
The New Wave Of American Heavy Metal: Celebrating 20 Years Of Ashes Of The Wake And Leviathan
A Time To Be Laid To Rest The late 90s into the early 00s was a rather peculiar time in the realm of heavy music. The likes of Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park were …
MEER – Wheels Within Wheels Review
[Cover art by Helena Haglund and Simen Sandbæk Skari] What is a wheel? The dictionary definition, probably penned by the Pol Pot of dictionaries, would claim that it is: “a circular object that revolves on …
Sur Austru – Datura Străhiarelor Review
Folk metal appears to be going through a pariah phase these days. Of course, genre popularity ebbs and flows with the tide of public opinion, but this once-booming scene of the mid-aughts has fallen on …
Spectral Wound – Songs Of Blood And Mire Review
Unfortunately, I’ve yet to have the privilege of visiting Canada. However, once I trek across the border, I expect to be bombarded with friendliness and hockey and drenched in maple syrup. Look, I dig Canada. …
Concrete Winds – Concrete Winds Review
Imagine you are a humble fellow toiling away in a cement factory. You help man the kiln when the prepared mix of various raw materials and gypsum are gathered. Your days are long and arduous, …
Houkago Grind Time – Koncertos Of Kawaiiness: Stealing Jon Chang’s Ideas, A Book By Andrew Lee Review
One-man metal machine and anime geek Andrew Lee has been a busy boy of late. There’s a new Ripped To Shreds on the horizon, slated for late next month, and here we are also with …