Tag: Thrash
Meshuggah – Destroy Erase Improve (Reloaded) Review
originally written by Chris McDonald One of many classic Nuclear Blast releases to receive the “Reloaded” treatment, Meshuggah’s landmark sophomore effort is easily the best and most historically important of the bunch. More direct and …
Metallica – Death Magnetic Review
Captain’s take: During my relatively awkward years in high school back in the mid 80’s, Metallica meant the world to me. They helped my self-confidence, they fueled my courage in times of need, and …
Denounce – Deep Wood, Shallow Grave Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Off the bat, Denounce are rocking three stylistic shortcomings, all of which are superficial. First, their name isn’t going to grab anyone by the throat. Secondly, the block-lettered logo isn’t doing much …
Hatchet – Awaiting Evil Review
Originally written by Sasha Horn I’ll be the landlord here and ask you to turn your music down. And I’m as reckless as a person should be, really. I’m all about nostalgia, long nights of …
Cavalera Conspiracy – Inflikted Review
Originally written by Brady Humbert. So, this is a special review. I’m doing two versions to simplify this for all you metalheads because I got all your numbers and I know how you think. Read the …
21 Lucifers – In The Name Of… Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Despite their horrible moniker and played-out cover art concept, 21 Lucifers have released one of the most flat-out visceral albums I’ve heard so far this year. In The Name Of… …
Children of Bodom – Blooddrunk Review
My relationship with Children of Bodom is very similar to the one I have with In Flames. Both were started at the same time (in 1999, when Hatebreeder and Colony were the respective current releases) …
Skitzo – Five Point Containment Review
After 20 years, 68 band members, 17 albums, and appearances on Judge Judy, Larry King Live, Jerry Springer, Howard Stern, Talk Soup, MTV, Ripley’s Believe it Or Not, and CNN, you’d think Skitzo would have …