Tag: Death

Canopy – Serene Catharsis Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: An acceptable but still indecisive take on melodic death metal. Review: Despite deeper, gruffer vocals and a slightly more brutal and at times a techy, stop start take on

Diskreet – Infernal Rise Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Blur the lines even more. Break down the walls completely to the point where we can’t tell one genre from the other. There have been many occasions where I’ve seen

Daath – The Hinderers Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Upon the first listen of Daath’s sophomore effort The Hinderers, their Roadrunner Records debut, I knew they’d wind up on Ozzfest this year, and they have. It’s crystal clear that

Aborted – Slaughter & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture Review

Originally written by David Ochoa. It’s no secret that death metal is facing stagnation on all fronts.  With myspace ‘deathcore’ exploding and increasing numbers of previously established bands reforming and retreading old ground, a comparatively

Sentenced – Buried Alive (2 Discs) Review

Originally written by Tim Pigeon I was deeply disappointed when I first heard that Sentenced had decided to retire from the game. They have been a favorite of mine for years, and the primary reason why I

Trap Them – Sleepwell Deconstructor Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: I hope you have some “Tucks” medicated anal pads handy folks, cos’ Trap Them is going to tear you a new asshole. Review: I had zero expectations for this record after

Mors Principium Est – Liberation = Termination Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: The Finnish darlings of melodic death metal appear to have hit a plateau of sorts… Review: Arguably responsible for giving melodic death metal CPR with their first two albums, Inhumanity and

Dying Fetus – War Of Attrition Review

Originally written by Ian Chainey. Sort of like unexpectedly seeing the girl that punched your V-card, any time I listen to Dying Fetus my thoughts are inundated with fond memories. “Praise the Lord (Opium of the Masses)”