Tag: Doom
Electric Wizard – Witchcult Today Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Electric Wizard. The name alone conjures up images of billowing weed smoke, strange occult rituals, and Satan taking bong hits. This band’s track record is virtually untouchable, with Come My …
Novembre – The Blue Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Italy’s Novembre have a strong discography, so it’s not surprising that The Blue is yet another great record from the brothers Orlando and company. In fact, though not up to par with the devastating Classica or …
The Living Fields – The Living Fields Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: If placed in a Hostel 2, genital removing situation and forced to name two of the best unsigned bands no one has ever heard of, I’d easily go with The Pax Cecilia and The …
Officium Triste – Giving Yourself Away Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: More depressive elegance from the Netherlands’ masters of beautifully somber doom. Review: Much like Draconian, Shape of Despair, Pantheist, Slumber and many of the Finnish doom acts (Swallow the Sun, Ablaze My Sorrow, My Shameful), Officium …
Reverend Bizarre – III: So Long Suckers Review
There is a very wise Chinese proverb that states, “If you must play, decide on three things at the onset: the rules of the game, the stakes, and the quitting time.” Ancient Chinese secret, huh? …
Paradise Lost – In Requiem Review
OK, kids, here’s your damned Paradise Lost review. I defaulted into this one because either the rest of the staff had no interest or too much bias. Why am I giving away this little secret? …
Stinking Lizaveta – Scream Of The Iron Iconoclast Review
Originally written by Tyler Wagnon. Like many albums released by the At a Loss camp, Scream Of The Iron Iconoclast is an explorative, largely instrumental album seemingly tailor-made for those that indulge in the occasional bong rip. Stinking Lizaveta aren’t exactly …
Candlemass – King Of The Grey Islands Review
The best way I can think to summarize my feelings about King Of The Grey Islands is to compare its release with the Christmas I experienced back around 1981. It was a year when all …