Generally Impressed With Riffs
[Cover artwork by Subhuman at Desert Dungeon] Let’s talk about our love for quirky metal. Okay, sure, any definable level of ‘quirk’ is obviously subjective, but I’m guessing you know we’re not talking about the guy who loves The Black …
[Cover art by Mister Curse] Stack Overflow In Corpse Pile Interface. Stack Overflow in…Corpse Pile Interface? “What’s in a name? That which we call a corpse pile, by any other word would smell as putrid” – billy shakes Forgive my …
[Cover art by Jef Whitehead] Cognizance’s In Light, No Shape serves as a useful reminder that when it comes to our musical preferences, our whats are subservient to our whys. If, for example, you are a fan of the early …
[Cover artwork by Michael Cloutier] Prog, of course, is known for technical musicianship and songwriting complexity above all else, a reputation well-earned by the early giants of the genre and happily maintained by their progeny ever since. It’s also true …
First things first: Look at that cover art. Hang on, hang on, let’s make sure we’re looking at it properly. Click on this, and then LOOK. AT. THAT. If that’s not precisely the sort of …
Let’s get this out of the way: Morbid Angel shat the bed thoroughly with its last album, the title of which we shall not bother to mention. However, rather than reflect on how the mighty …
2012’s Eremita did a fine job of pushing the experimental envelope that Ihsahn so dearly loves to push, but Das Seelenbrechen bulldozes the poor bugger down an escalator and lords over it with a pointed …
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Reverend’s Bazaar was a feature that ran intermittently for years, barely surviving the MetalReview / Last Rites changeover before staggering to its deathbed weeks ago. But instead of giving the …
Let’s summarize things for those who may have forgotten or are just tuning in. 2007’s The Last Sucker was supposed to be the final studio album for Ministry, allowing mastermind Al Jourgensen and lame duck …
The Extended Play has a long and rich history in heavy metal music, particularly within the underground realms. From Deathcrush and Apocalyptic Raids to Pieces and even Breeding Death, countless great and legendary careers have been started by or greatly …
What, Ice Dale and ICS Vortex couldn’t make it to the mountain in time? It’s not difficult to comprehend why a sizable portion of today’s metal fans are pissing their pantaloons over the anticipation of …
Originally written by Chris Redar In all of the years grindcore has existed, how is Beaten to Death just now being picked as a moniker? It’s the perfect band name, really. Not only does it sound tough …
