Tag: Death
Deathhammer – Onward To The Pits Review
Only in metal could one find themselves exposed to more than one “deathhammer” in a single year. On second thought, we’re a community that’s generally obsessed with hammers, so maybe that’s not such a crazy …
Acephalix – Deathless Master Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Acephalix began life as a more of a metallic crust band than a crusty metallic band, and their debut album Aporia was a good example of the potential this kind …
Cripple Bastards – Senza Impronte Review
The Italian punks in Cripple Bastards have been grinding along since the late 1980s, and though they haven’t always been among the first bands that come to mind when the sub-genre’s biggest acts are listed, …
Desultor – Masters Of Hate Review
Apart from the rather questionable choice of a name just one ‘y’ away from their semi-legendary countrymen in Desultory, and despite having a band logo that resembles a toothbrush cum torture device, Sweden’s Desultor impresses …
Hour Of Penance – Sedition Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Hour of Penance made substantial waves with their last two albums, and while I’ve never been overly impressed with what the Italians have conjured up in the past, I thought it …
Inverloch – Dusk… Subside Review
Australia’s pioneering dISEMBOWELMENT is still spoken of in hushed and reverent tones for a simple reason: The band’s sole album, 1993’s Transcendence into the Peripheral, is an unmatched clinic in woozily beautiful primordial doom/death metal. …
Murder Intentions – Conception Of A Virulent Breed Review
Murder Intentions is the type of band that reviewers kind of hate to run across. On one hand, this Belgian quintet is pretty good, certainly competent and talented enough at what they do, and aside …
Temple – Structures in Chaos Review
Structures in Chaos is the debut album from Dutch death metal trio Temple. The members of Temple have each served in a host of Dutch death metal bands, including Sinister, Severe Torture and Prostitute Disfigurement. …