Tag: Death
Arch Enemy – War Eternal Review
Like many others, I was hugely disappointed when Johan Liiva left (?) Arch Enemy. I hadn’t been a fan for long, but those first three albums left a strong impression on me during my second …
Vallenfyre – Splinters Review
The deeper one explores the vast universe of music’s possible varieties, the less time is generally reserved for that which is intentionally regressive in nature. I love the old school as much as the next …
Emptiness – Nothing But The Whole Review
Belgium’s Emptiness just dropped one of 2014’s more puzzling records. First off, just where in the hell are we planning on stacking this thing? In the death metal pile next to weirdos such as Morbus …
Goatwhore – Constricting Rage Of The Merciless Review
Originally written by Chris Redar LAST RITES GOATWHORE CONSTRICTING RAGE OF THE MERCILESS posted on 6/2014 By: Chris Redar Goatwhore is a band that occupies a certain space in the metalsphere. Not unlike the Devildrivers …
Vader – Tibi Et Igni Review
That the mighty Vader has built a monstrous legacy is a rather inarguable point. As the undisputed kings of Polish death metal – and quite possibly Slayer’s greatest disciples – Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek and company …
Dead Congregation – Promulgation Of The Fall Review
There was a healthy stretch of years where I fell mostly out of love with death metal. Two primary reasons behind this: First, a discovery of a true kinship with the more artsy-fartsy realm of …
Insomnium – Shadows Of he Dying Sun Review
Insomnium has long held the status as being one of the best melodic death metal bands to not emerge directly or indirectly from Sweden’s Gothenburg scene. While always owing a ton to Dark Tranquillity, these …
Vanhelgd – Relics Of Sulphur Salvation Review
Though it might seem counterintuitive, there’s actually a bold calculus at work for a band digging in the blood-soaked trenches of a well-established style. Artistically speaking, the stakes are higher but the payoff is lower. …