Tag: Progressive
Borknagar – Epic Review
Originally written by Ian Dreilinger. Oh, Borknagar, what changes hast thou seen? From the self-titled debut to this new offering, Epic, it’s as though you’re listening to an entirely new band. With only one original member to …
Ayreon – The Human Equation Review
Originally written by Ian Dreilinger. Ayreon is nothing if not over the top. From sprawling lengthy tunes to grandiose and psychedelic arrangements, it only seems appropriate that the music be rooted firmly in spaced out themes. The …
Orphaned Land – Mabool: The Story Of The Three Sons Of Seven Review
Originally written by Ian Dreilinger. Bands that keep you waiting for an album for an extended period raise the expectations exponentially. Eight years, in my book, definitely epitomizes extended, and Israel’s Orphaned Land has actually made something …
Threshold – Critical Energy Review
Jesus H Christ…Now THIS is anachrometal done right! Start with songs that, while seemingly simple, leave a lot of room for individual movement by the various players. Add a clean singer that seems to understand …
Pain Of Salvation – 12:5 Review
Pain of Salvation is another one of the million bands I have heard about but never heard, at least not to where it stuck in my mind. So this is my POS baptism: an Unplugged …
Gojira – The Link Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas I’d like to give credit to France’s Gojira for providing me with opportunity to write one of the hardest reviews I’ve ever had to write. With The Link, they have …
Scarve – Irradiant Review
Scarve is a french progmelothrash band, or so it says in their bio. I disagree, sort of. The melodic parts of the band are very elegantly covered by the vicious power of the songs, and …
Keelhaul – Subject To Change Without Notice Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas There must be something wrong with me. After reading a few glowing reviews of this Ohio band’s 2nd album, and seeing words like Isis, Dillenger Escape Plan and thrash thrown …