Negura Bunget – Vîrstele Pamîntului Review

originally written by Erik Thomas There are some heavy expectations for Negura Bunget and Vîrstele Pamîntului, not in only following up 2006’s critically acclaimed Om – an arguably classic, landmark black metal album that elevated the band to an Emperor-like pedestal

Lair Of The Minotaur – Evil Power Review

First things first: I have always considered myself to be a fan of Lair of the Minotaur. Their first three full-lengths brought no-bullshit, balls-heavy, metal-to-the-bone, sludged-up thrashness, especially 2006’s fuckawesome The Ultimate Destroyer. They were never primed

Karen Page – Self Titled Review

Originally written by Jordan Campbell Okay, what in the fuck is this? Admittedly, it’s a bit ass-backwards for me to be asking such a thing–you’re likely coming here for answers, not questions. But I’m at a loss. Sometimes,

Finntroll – Nifelvind Review

originally written by Erik Thomas There are a handful of bands for me that are blind, day of release purchases whenever they release a new album. I don’t need to download the album to “preview”

Helloween – Unarmed: Best Of – 25th Anniversary Review

This is truly a tale that wasn’t right… Helloween fans, I ask you these: have you ever wondered what “Dr. Stein” would sound like with an 80s Glenn Frey sax lead? Ever wished “Halloween” and

Aosoth – Ashes Of Angels Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Those of you who follow the French black metal scene with any sort of dedication might raise an eyebrow of interest with a new project MkM is involved in, and

An Interview With Finntroll – Stretching Their Limits

Originally written by Erik Thomas. There are very few truly unique bands in metal anymore. However, back in 1997 a few drunk Finns gathered in the craggy mysterious woods of Helsinki to create what was

An Autumn For Crippled Children – Lost Review

There appears to be a full-swing trend within several metal styles that sees bands focusing as much on mood as they do on fury, virtuosity, or the complexity of their arrangements. Sometimes that mood is

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