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 …
Naglfar – Sheol Review
Originally written by Dan Staige. I don’t know exactly what it was that caught my attention about this album, but upon a first listen of song content in random order, I felt compelled to wholly …
Cult Of Luna – The Beyond Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett Often times, bands that have intriguing names also have an intriguing sound. Cult of Luna is no exception. Their latest album, The Beyond, is a combination of epic songs and haunting, …
Evergrey – Recreation Day Review
Originally written by Tim Pigeon I’ve been anticipating this album for a long time. Evergrey blew me away with their last opus, In Search of Truth, a concept album dealing with alien abductions. I’ve always …
The Devin Townsend Band – Accelerated Evolution Review
Originally written by Gregory Bradley. Devin Townsend must be bursting at the seams with musical inspiration. First we get a new Strapping Young Lad album, and now a new solo album? Man oh man, I’m …
God Dethroned – Into The Lungs Of Hell Review
Originally written by Gregory Bradley. When I first heard of God Dethroned, it was on their album “Ravenous”. I figured it meant ravenous as in extremely hungry, so I dismissed it until I read the …
Emperor – Scattered Ashes: A Decade Of Emperial Wrath Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett The Emperor is dead, but its reign shall forever be seen within extreme metal. From 1991 until 2001, Emperor built a legacy in black metal that will never be toppled. …
Madder Mortem – Deadlands Review
Originally written by Ty Brookman The End Records is consistently showcasing talent these days and truly becoming a label with a standard in tact that quite simply equates to their artists creating music outside the …
The Haunted – One Kill Wonder Review
Originally written by Ryan Plunkett Anyone remotely familiar with this band can tell you that guitarists Patrik Jensen (ex-Seance) and Anders Bjorler (ex-At the Gates) can pound out intense riffs like no one’s business. Combine …