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 …
Vicious Rumors – Razorback Killers Review
For nearly thirty years, Geoff Thorpe and his constantly changing cast of cohorts in Vicious Rumors have churned out some (mostly) seriously respectable American power metal. In the sixteen years since the untimely passing of …
Woods of Ypres – Woods 4: The Green Album Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Woods of Ypres has come a long way; in fact, their current incarnation will sound completely alien to those that have failed to keep up with David Gold’s exploits since Against the …
Hate Eternal – Phoenix Amongst The Ashes Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. I’ll be up front from the start and say that, like any self-respecting death metal fan, I’m a big supporter of Hate Eternal. I’m also in what seems to be the …
Demonaz – March Of The Norse Review
Originally written by Jon Eardley While Abbath is undoubtedly the member that immediately comes to mind when the subject of Immortal arises, longtime fans are fully aware that every facet of that band’s operation has …
Becoming The Archetype – Celestial Completion Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas If you were to put me on the spot and tell me to name one single Christian metal band that most typically angry non-Christian metalheads would tolerate, it would have …
The Axis Of Perdition – Tenements (Of The Anointed Flesh) Review
I’ll be the first to admit I’ve talked a lot of shit about Urfe since its release two years ago. But, if we’re being honest, I’ve got to fold and give it up as a …
Acephalix – Interminable Night Review
The winkingly-named Acephalix careens through twenty-five minutes of their grimy, doomed take on death/crust in Interminable Night, which is sure to elicit the Folded Arms & Half Nod Of Approval from grizzled lifers the metal …
Argus: An Interview With Brian “Butch” Balich
It’s been heavy metal’s consistent predilection towards exploring dark themes and pushing extremes that’s pulled so many of us into its tractor beam over these many long years. But during those golden moments of the …