Tag: Melodic

The Haunted – Versus Review

Originally written by Sasha Horn This just isn’t that good……. …….by Haunted standards. By any other name, it’s a solid output. But “solid output” here and now translates to “waste removal”. And it breaks my …

Gojira – The Way Of All Flesh Review

Originally written by Sasha Horn After all is said and done, The Way Of All Flesh is a good album. You should know. The entire album has been streaming for awhile now, and you’ve probably …

Amon Amarth – Twilight Of The Thunder God Review

Chris McDonald’s take: As reliable as ice cream cake is delicious, Amon Amarth may not be the most technical, inventive, or progressive metal band around, but damn it if they aren’t as consistent as anyone …

Tystnaden – In Our Eye Review

There is not a whole lot to say about Italy’s Tystnaden that would be of significance to the average metal fan. Their sound leans towards the Finnish end of the Scandinavian spectrum, a la bands …

Scar Symmetry – Holographic Universe Review

originally written by Jim Brandon Scar Symmetry has always seemed to have a slightly split fan base between those who like them for their melody and progression, and people who enjoy their more aggressive, death …

Children of Bodom – Blooddrunk Review

My relationship with Children of Bodom is very similar to the one I have with In Flames. Both were started at the same time (in 1999, when Hatebreeder and Colony were the respective current releases) …

Epicurean – A Consequence Of Design Review

originally written by Thomas Creager Originally released in 2006, A Consequence of Design is finding rejuvenated life in remastered and augmented form that only a newly struck record deal can bring. This re-release features, aside …

Kalmah – For The Revolution Review

Originally written by Sasha Horn I have a love/extremely tame dislike relationship with Kalmah. My judgment goes impaired whenever they release something new. I always thoroughly enjoy it though, despite the fact that these ears hear the …