Generally Impressed With Riffs
In case the recent surplus of hair raising releases delivered via today’s heavy metal torchwielders (Vultures Vengeance, Morax, Tower, Kuenring just to name a few) has led us to believe it’s not that hard to serve up a trad-platter that …
Did you know that the English words “trope” and “tropical” share the same etymology? Hello, and I’m sorry to welcome you to this heavy metal album review. It’s true, though! Both words come from the Greek verb ‘trepein’ (τρέπειν), meaning …
Some thoughts that crossed my mind as I listened to Watch Out!, the latest from Raleigh N.C.’s Mega Colossus. I can’t wait until it’s warm enough to run through the sprinkler and play “Minja Turtles” in the backyard with my …
[Cover art by Travis Smith] Personally, I enjoy it when a band opens an album by kicking in your door and lighting your home on fire. Detroit doesn’t have a Devil’s Night reputation for nothing after all. The Murder Mitten’s …
Originally written by Dan Staige. So, during my “bi-weekly” trip to the closest record store that carries any music that can be called half-way tasteful, I come across this Centinex. Now, on the shrink wrap …
Originally written by Ty Brookman Twenty years later and absolutely no end in sight Overkill step up to the plate once again. Bringing with them a live album and a new record company (Spitfire Records) …
Originally written by Ty Brookman I think it’s just amazing how when you hear a band for the very first time and you form an opinion of that band, then you go read various bios …
Originally written by Ty Brookman With the tremendous amount of success Blind Guardian has endured through Europe and Japan it seems as if they have set their sights on the American market this time round. …
Originally written by Dan Staige. I guess it is possible for humans to live on no sleep at all. At least that’s the case w/ Cannibal Corpse. These guys have to be the busiest band …
Originally written by Ty Brookman I would have to believe it is blatantly apparent as to how we regard Dimmu Borgir around MetalReview. At times I have been in superlative amazement as they move through …
Originally written by Ty Brookman Well I see the opportunity has finally arrived to review the utter madness that is Absu’s latest release, Tara. The embroiled metal bloodbath of alacrity and the masterful frenzy of …
Originally written by Ty Brookman Where exactly the core of ones soul derives could be speculated, but the actual make-up is not an exact science. What factors create ones being, ones personality, ones values, and …
