Tag: Candlelight
Susperia – Attitude Review
Originally written by Ross Main. It’s the World Series of Melodic Thrash Metal Poker and representing Norway at one of the final tables is Susperia. They often find themselves holding a pretty good hand of cards, …
Havok – Burn Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn I’ve sounded the siren at least a dozen times in honor of classic American Speed/Thrash while listening to Burn, and that’s at least one time per tune, at least. So …
IXXI – Elect Darkness Review
originally written by Chris McDonald If there is one thing that can really kill a potentially strong album, it’s a failure for the band in question to establish a solid identity through their music. To …
Absu – Self Titled Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas When influential or legendary bands return from a lengthy hiatus, the results can either be positive as heard on Gorefest’s La Muerte, Grave’s Back From the Grave and Celtic Frost’s Monotheist for example. Or they can be somewhat …
Blut Aus Nord – Memoria Vetusta II: Dialogue With The Stars Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Blut Aus Nord has taken the underground metal scene by veritable storm since the world heard The Work Which Transforms God in 2003, with each subsequent release garnering fevered anticipation …
Sinner – Crash & Burn Review
In a more health-conscious time in my life, I once tried to be a vegan. Not a hard-line one, mind you–I’ll admit that I fudged the rules. But I followed the diet pretty closely. Nonetheless, …
Viking Skull – Doom Gloom Heartache & Whiskey Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell When respite from the more devastating elements of the metallic spectrum is needed, the first door knocked upon is usually that of the house of bruising rock n’ roll. Big …
Omnium Gatherum – The Redshift Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey As this is my first time hearing an Omnium Gatherum album, I would like to acknowledge the band’s rocky past with the two albums following Spirits and August Light, Omnium …