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 …
Exodus – Tempo of the Damned Review
Well over a decade since the poorly received Force of Habit, Exodus delivers their long-awaited follow-up/comeback album, Tempo of the Damned. Released in Europe two years to the day of the death of original vocalist …
Deicide – Scars Of The Crucifix Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas Blah blah Deicide have sucked for a few albums, blah blah Benton joins Vital Remains, blah Dechristianize, one of the best death metal albums of 2003, blah blah Deicide signs …
Symphorce – Twice Second Review
Originally written by Gregory Bradley. Symphorce is a band whose previous effort didn’t really impress me all that much. I like coming into an album not expecting much, then getting pleasantly surprised, as was the case …
Scarve – Irradiant Review
Scarve is a french progmelothrash band, or so it says in their bio. I disagree, sort of. The melodic parts of the band are very elegantly covered by the vicious power of the songs, and …
Gothic Knights – Up From The Ashes Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett Is it 1987? Oh, wait no, no, no, not at all. After examining my calendar, making a couple phone calls, and referencing various news sites I have discovered in fact …
Keelhaul – Subject To Change Without Notice Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas There must be something wrong with me. After reading a few glowing reviews of this Ohio band’s 2nd album, and seeing words like Isis, Dillenger Escape Plan and thrash thrown …
In The Woods – Omnio (Reissue) Review
Originally written by Ian Dreilinger. Simply hearing the name In The Woods should evoke some sort of response from any self respecting person with any knowledge of metal. It’s usually either a response of love or hate, …
Decapitated – The Negation Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett With the release of Nihility in 2002, Decapitated had a lot to live up to. The Negation is easily one of the most anticipated albums this year. Would they falter …