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Lengsel – The Kiss-The Hope Review
Despite the fact that I have been a fan of Extol for a number of years, it wasn’t until two weeks ago that I finally heard mention of their connection to the band Lengsel. A …
Minsk – The Ritual Fires Of Abandonment Review
Jim Brandon’s take: Change is essential for progression, even if the foundation remains the same. For instance, the lead-off track to The Ritual Fires Of Abandonment by my Chicago neighbors Minsk, instantly separates itself from …
Jesu – Conqueror Review
Ian Chainey’s take: Metalgaze? So, that’s what we’re calling this now? Okay, sure, Justin Broadrick’s recent riffs are comparable to a slowed down “Only Shallow” being played through Type O Negative‘s amps. I get that. …
Grayceon – Grayceon Review
Originally written by Doug Moore. In my recent review of Swedish prog rock act Wolverine, I bemoaned the state of so-called progressive rock. To abbreviate the argument, I feel that prog rock has lost touch with …
Across Tundras – Dark Songs Of The Prairie Review
originally written by Jim Brandon It’s fair to say I go a little overboard on the adjectives in some of my reviews, and if there was ever and album to give the creative treatment to, …
Fucked Up – Hidden World Review
Originally written by Ramar Pittance If this was Pitchfork Media or Stylus Magazine, I would be telling you about potentially the most important album you could hear all year. Fucked Up’sHidden World is 72 minutes of meticulously composed …
Mouth of the Architect – The Ties That Blind Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas Amid all the large name metal releases that saw the light of day on August 22nd, 2006, one that might slip under the radar is the sophomore effort from Ohio’s Mouth …
Giant Squid – Metridium Fields Review
originally written by Jim Brandon There’s a lot of shit coming out in August & September, and those of us on a budget need to think wisely as to where we put our money. I’ve …