Tag: Melodic

Children Of Bodom – Trashed, Lost & Strung Out Review

Originally written by Harley Carlson. Finland’s Children Of Bodom is an entity that really doesn’t require an introduction. Since 1994 the band has hammered out some of the most awe-inspiring and significant music that is, in most

The Showdown – A Chorus Of Obliteration Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Elizabethton, Tennessee’s The Showdown have taken on a hell of a task. They’re an American and Christian band attempting to play melodic death metal and still be taken seriously by

God Dethroned – The Lair Of The White Worm Review

Originally written by Gregory Bradley. For some reason, everyone seemed to think that God Dethroned “sold out” or “went Gothenburg” with their last album, Into The Lungs of Hell. Having reviewed the album myself for this very site,

Fission – Crater Review

Originally written by Erik Thomas Honestly, what would you expect a project formed by Vintersorg drummer Benny Hägglund (who also plays guitars and bass for this outfit) and aided by Vintersorg (vocals, FX-AKA Andreas Hedlund)

Wintersun – Wintersun Review

Originally written by Harley Carlson. If you could only fathom how floored I was when I learned that members of Rhapsody and Ensiferum had joined forces with the one and only Yngwie J. Malmsteen, to bring forth the super group

Amon Amarth – Fate Of Norns Review

To not enjoy Amon Amarth if you are a metal fan has to be akin to not enjoying oral sex if you are a human. I am willing to bet they are out there, but

Dark Tranquillity – Exposures: In Retrospect And Denial Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Dark Tranquillity’s discography is a varied one indeed, ranging from the early Gothenburg days of Skydancer and The Gallery, to the more experimental leanings of Projector and Haven, finally culminating in

Arsis – A Celebration of Guilt Review

Originally written by Alex de Moller. Shocking brilliance is always born from shit. When the taste of mediocrity is as blatant as your last listen to Turbo Lover and your enjoyment of music becomes a desperate search