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 …
Amon Amarth – Surtur Rising Review
posted on 3/2011 By: Erik Thomas Above death and taxes, there are a few unwavering certainties for me in life: I will always love blowjobs, I will always love the New Orleans Saints, and I will always …
Negura Bunget – Poarta De Dincolo Review
So, as it turns out, all that worrying was largely for naught. After the bickering between the Negru and Sol Fraur / Hupogrammos camps, the former’s continuation of the Negura Bunget name (more a brand …
40 Watt Sun – The Inside Room Review
The better part of seven years as a staffer at MetalReview has given me lots of occasions for regret. Just for starters, there’s botched reviews, missed opportunities… And near the top of the list is this: I …
Total Fucking Destruction – Hater Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Some bands take a little while to reveal their charm. In the case of Total Fucking Destruction, the long-running side project of Brutal Truth drummer Rich Hoak, I found their …
Trap Them – Darker Handcraft Review
Trap Them returns with their third full-length, the first for Prosthetic and the first with new drummer Chris Maggio, formerly of Kentucky hardcore outfit Coliseum. Continuing the trend of 2008’s Seizures In Barren Praise, Darker …
Negative Plane – Stained Glass Revelations Review
Goddamn, Negative Plane’s second record, Stained Glass Revelations, had me pulling myself in forty different directions looking for purchase on some pertinent perspective. This is one of those toughies to evaluate, because it will be …
Xasthur – Portal Of Sorrow Review
I’m going to be very honest here. As much as I’ve always tried to give Xasthur a chance, I’ve never been able to get through entire album of theirs until Portal of Sorrow. Unfortunately, I …
Necronoclast – Ashes Review
Recently in the metal world, there have been many discussions about musical atmosphere and its place in any given album. Although many see this as merely a matter of personal preference, there are some interesting …