Tag: Melodic
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 …
Arsis – We Are The Nightmare Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn Arsis are a band that need no introduction. But if I absolutely had to, at a party let’s say, and I forgot your name, I would introduce them quickly as my …
Neaera – Armamentarium Review
originally written by Jim Brandon The Rising Tide Of Oblivion was a pretty damn solid album, but despite my admiration for Germany’s Neaera, the follow-up Let The Tempest Come didn’t really cause too much of …