Tag: Progressive
Control Denied – The Fragile Art Of Existence (Reissue) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald The indelible legacy that Chuck Schuldiner left on the metal world with his work in Death should be, at the very least, acknowledged by anyone reading this review, but Control …
Echidna – Manifests Of Human Existence Review
For those of you who don’t watch Animal Planet, the echidna is a spiny anteater that’s sort of like a porcupine and sort of like a platypus. It’s not a terribly fearsome creature, unless you’re …
Iron Thrones – The Wretched Sun Review
originally written by Erik Thomas I’m not going to rehash the family tree of Minnesota’s Iron Thrones that includes Nehemiah, Veil of Maya, Dead to Fall and Everest — you can read my review of Iron Thrones’ excellent debut, Visions of Light, and get …
Blutmond – Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days Review
If Blutmond is willing to name their album Thirteen Urban Ways 4 Groovy Bohemian Days, then perhaps they’re willing to try anything. Experimentation is certainly something this Swiss outfit isn’t afraid of, but their latest …
Slavemason – Slavemason Review
Slavemason’s debut LP seems to have all the elements necessary to a successful progressive heavy metal record. It’s formed from a prog-metal mold mostly akin to early Queensrÿche and Helloween, with maybe a bit of …
Enslaved – Axioma Ethica Odini Review
“Witness: march of the giants.” Few bands or artists of any media forge a legacy in which their fans can be one hundred and ten percent confident that new work will give them the thrills …
Mar De Grises – Streams Inwards Review
If there were ever an award for a band whose talent, professionalism, and overall musical concept has gone unnoticed for too long, Mar De Grises would certainly be one of my nominees. 2010 may just …
An Interview With Pestilence – The Quest for the Holy Grail
Originally written by Melissa Mercury. Hailing from the Netherlands, the influential death metal band Pestilence can be credited with creating the foundation for what death metal is today. Originating in 1986, they exploded onto the scene with …