Tag: Industrial
Fear Factory – The Industrialist Review
Originally written by Matt Longo How much of an introduction does Fear Factory need? Not only are they cemented in the memory of the old guard as touchstones of the Industrial Metal genre (if not …
Vorkreist – Sigil Whore Christ Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Vorkreist is a tough band to pin down… …actually, no, they aren’t. They sound as if they’ve been locked in stasis since the mid-2000’s, when Arkhon Infaustus was lighting people’s …
Ministry – Relapse Review
It was a pretty shitty thing when Al Jourgensen announced that he would be disbanding Ministry, but they certainly went out swinging: 2007’s The Last Sucker perfectly capped off the band’s vitriolic trio of George …
Thy Catafalque – Rengeteg Review
About a year ago I was introduced to the 2009 offering by Hungary’s Thy Catafalque, Róka Hasa Rádió, an outstanding combination of black metal, post-everything-but-Ulver recklessness, prog structures and many of the freakish elements that …
N.K.V.D. – Vlast Review
First off, some venting of frustration is in order here: The first thing that comes to some people’s minds upon viewing this album cover is probably something like, “Oh! Finally! Communist Black Metal! Now we …
Morbid Angel – Illud Divinum Insanus Review
Jim Brandon’s take: The kings of death metal have returned, and our faith has remained strong in waiting. Although the last time we were blessed with a Morbid Angel album, 2003’s rather uneventful Heretic, many …
The Axis Of Perdition – Tenements (Of The Anointed Flesh) Review
I’ll be the first to admit I’ve talked a lot of shit about Urfe since its release two years ago. But, if we’re being honest, I’ve got to fold and give it up as a …
Aborym – Psychogrotesque Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas My only real exposure to Italy’s long-running industrial black metal act Aborym was 2006’s excellent Generator. And with the core of founder Malfeitor Fabban and Faust (Emperor) returning on drums, …