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 …
The 25th Hour – Monsters Review
The 25th Hour is an experimental outfit hailing from San Diego, California…with no vocalist. Although it’s becoming more and more common for musicians to release all-instrumental albums, it’s still quite a bold statement when they …
Falkenbach – Tiurida Review
Falkenbach has always resided outside of the more industry-supported or well-known folk metal circle, despite being conceived all the way back in the late 80s. The sole vision of Vratyas Vakyas (born Markus Tümmers of Germany) …
Belphegor – Blood Magick Necromance Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. Instead of a protracted introduction I’ll just come out and say this new Belphegor album, Blood Magick Necromance, is, in colloquial terms, awesome. It rules. It kicks ass. I might even say it …
Ironwood – Storm Over Sea Review
If you’re one who commonly clicks on a review and exits out after seeing a not so pleasant score, hopefully you’ll skim over this sentence and continue reading, because the album is FREE. Storm Over …
Fen – Epoch Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas I thought I’d try to coincide this review with the review of Mitochondrion’s massive Parasignosis, in part because they will both more than likely end up on my 2011 year-end …
Ghost – Opus Eponymous Review
Positive press as far as the eye can see; spots secured on multiple “top of the year” lists across the land; and an absurd level of hoopla that could lead one to believe that just …
Abominant – Where Demons Dwell Review
Originally written by Justin Bean. I’m perfectly willing to admit that there are legions of death metal bands that I’ve never heard of despite plying their trade for a decade or more. Abominant, for example, now …
Mitochondrion – Parasignosis Review
Mitochondrion’s Parasignosis is their first album for Profound Lore, and it is a bruising, joyfully enervating listen that plays as one extended ritual. Taken as an organic whole, the effect is – believe it or …