Hanternoz – A Hed An Noz, A Noz, A Noz Review
[Cover art by Joanna Maeyens] Have you ever seen a storm roll in over a lake? Even better, one rolling in over a lake at sunset? Seeing a wall of pouring drops appear on the other side of a body …
Dark Tranquillity – Exposures: In Retrospect And Denial Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance Dark Tranquillity’s discography is a varied one indeed, ranging from the early Gothenburg days of Skydancer and The Gallery, to the more experimental leanings of Projector and Haven, finally culminating in …
Suffocation – Souls To Deny Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance 2004 has certainly been the year of the comeback album. Once revered acts are reuniting and releasing material with varying levels of success. Why? What is forcing these musicians well …
Fall Of The Leafe – Volvere Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas Fall of the Leafe are one of the few bands that have drastically opened up their sound and evolved into more commercial pastures successfully. There style shift can be likened …
Ribspreader – Bolted to the Cross Review
Originally written by Drew Ailes I love Dan Swano. I love everything he does. However, I admit I’m confused as to why he’s involved in both Bloodbath as well as Ribspreader. They’re pretty damned similar to me, although Bloodbath stands …
Disbelief – Spreading The Rage Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas The complete lack of originality in Nuclear Blast’s recent offerings Imperanon, Extomorf and this stuns me. Thick with high production values and a heavy coat of new car smell, these …
Today Is the Day – Kiss the Pig Review
Originally written by Drew Ailes Today is the Day. You’re either rabidly in love with them or you find them unlistenable. I remember the first time I heard them I couldn’t believe how anyone could …
Pig Destroyer – Painter Of Dead Girls (Reissue) Review
When the great musical historians of the future turn their jaundiced eyes toward the third millennium in search of those artists who forged ideas and built dynasties of musical progression, certain names will stand above …
Disillusion – Back To Times Of Splendor Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon I applaud bands that have the ambition to try new things, ones that take fragments from styles all over the metal map, and then merge them together in the hopes …