Tag: Relapse
Tombs – Savage Gold Review
Put simply, 2011’s Path of Totality was an earth-flattening slab of sludgy, atmospheric, hefty blackened metal with a slight hardcore tinge. But underneath Tombs’ crazily appealing sound was a secret: they wrote real, interesting songs. …
Black Anvil – Hail Death Review
And by “a man,” Harry means a group of men that call themselves Black Anvil. Hail Death, the band’s third full length, is a prime example of a band biting off way more than their …
Nux Vomica – Nux Vomica Review
Epic crust punk seems like a misnomer. But of course, the spirit of punk rock is one of belief shaking and rule breaking, even if that spirit is oft forgotten by those who strictly adhere …
Pyrrhon – The Mother Of Virtues Review
Being able to observe the entire evolution of a band is a rare privilege, but through my friendship to vocalist Doug Moore (of this site’s past and Invisible Oranges’ present), I’ve had exactly that ability …
Cripple Bastards – Nero In Metastasi Review
I’ve read a few reviews in the last several years – and I’ve written one of them – stating that Italy’s Cripple Bastards has quietly been creeping up to become one of grindcore’s leading lights. …
Obliteration – Black Death Horizon Review
First of all, the nerve of these dudes to release such a good album so late in 2013. They must know that most year-end lists are finalized by the first day of November. DON’T LIE …
Toxic Holocaust – Chemistry Of Consciousness Review
Originally written by Chris Redar Current Decibel cover model Joel Grind is nothing if not prolific. In the fourteen year tenure of Toxic Holocaust, the former one-man thrash tank has been responsible for no less than eight thousand splits, singles, …
Lord Dying – Summon The Faithless Review
Originally written by Matt Longo “Get lost every day / Surviving our way / Get drunk every night / Got nothing to hide” proclaims vocalist Erik Olson on “Dreams of Mercy” — one of the …