Tag: Progressive
Bokor – Anomia 1 Review
originally written by Jim Brandon The staff here pays attention to what is expressed in our comments section, and two things I’ve noticed that are often brought up as points of contention are 1) our …
Vintersorg – Solens Rötter Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. While not a true return to form, Vintersorg’s sixth full-length Solens Rötter (The Roots of the Sun) has more in common with earlier albums Till Fjälls and Ödemarkens Son than anything released since. As a matter of …
The Pax Cecilia – Blessed Are the Bonds Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: How this band remained unsigned after releasing (and giving away) their superb debut EP, Nouveau, truly baffles me. And now with an equally stunning, challenging and artistic, self released and …
Scale The Summit – Monument Review
Originally written by Jason Jordan. Houston’s Scale the Summit are a tasteful, instrumental four-piece that will surely appeal to fans of Canvas Solaris, Dysrhythmia, and other clean, vocal-free acts. While not as complex as albums by the previously listed …
Kekal – The Habit Of Fire Review
Originally written by Tyler Wagnon. Kekal has spent 12 years together as a band, originally getting together in Jakarta, Indonesia way back in 1995. Over the years they’ve endured some membership issues, eventually settling on the …
Becoming The Archetype – The Physics Of Fire Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas. Synopsis: My review of this band’s impressive debut, Terminate Damnation, was a lighting rod of polarity where progressive death metal stalwarts and Christianity clashed as to whether such a band belonged …
The End – Elementary Review
originally written by Jim Brandon I wouldn’t be surprised if more than three of you out there have thrown these guys into your listening queue and hit shuffle alongside acts like Crowpath, Ion Dissonance, Despised …
The Stone – Magla Review
originally written by Chris McDonald It’s albums like Serbian outfit The Stone’s Magla that make it great to not only be a metal reviewer, but a metal fan as well. I could easily have gone my entire life …