Tag: Nuclear Blast
Amorphis – Under The Red Cloud Review
Whether it’s publicly admitted or not, one of the most frustrating things about surviving as a longstanding metal band, apart from the obvious lack of money flow in 2015, must be fans’ persistent weeping about …
Nile – What Should Not Be Unearthed Review
Originally written by K. Scott Ross. These days, when a band that’s been around since the early nineties puts out a new album and it’s full of sloppy playing and reused ideas topped off by …
Fear Factory – Genexus Review
Fear Factory. Goddamn Fear Factory. Goddamn, Fear Factory. That’s the abridged, edited, and expurgated version of the thoughts that went through my mind while listening to Genexus. With a history that includes as many steps …
Lamb of God – VII: Sturm Und Drang Review
I’ve got to hand it to Lamb of God. Even after all of the shit vocalist Randy Blythe went through with the Czech government, they’ve managed to stay on their recent “every three years” album …
Cradle Of Filth – Hammer Of The Witches Review
Though in some sewer-dwelling internet circles it may still be possible to earn your in-group stripes by shitting on Her Majesty’s Merriest Misfits, if you are of the opinion that Cradle of Filth is not …
Helloween – My God-Given Right Review
Thirty years ago, Helloween’s Walls Of Jericho helped to lay the foundation for the European power metal scene. The next two records, the two-part Keeper Of The Seven Keys, cemented their status as gods amongst …
Blind Guardian – Beyond the Red Mirror Review
Sometimes, a review represents a battle between the writer and the band/album. Other times, it is between a writer and himself. At other times still, it becomes a three-way dance. The latter only works in …
Melechesh – Enki Review
Because you and I both know this thing has a good chance of shooting straight the hell off the rails, I’ll frontload the critical bit: Enki is Melechesh‘s most self-assured and accomplished album to date, …