Tag: Thrash

Slayer – Christ Illusion Review

Brendan Kyle’s take: Let’s be honest here: Slayer hasn’t had a truly classic album since South of Heaven way back in 1988. That’s not to say they haven’t written some great songs since then but

Yyrkoon – Unhealthy Opera Review

Originally written by Ramar Pittance Ah, I always feel like an asshole when I have less than glowing things to say about bands like Yyrkoon. They’re gifted musicians who produce their albums well, and seem dedicated

Ghoul – Splatterthrash Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. A definite potential member of the Top 3 Albums of 2006, Splatterthrash seizes the nipples and rips flesh quicker than Lloyd Kauffman releases trashy b-movies for Troma Entertainment.  Come to think of

Shadows Fall – Fallout From The War Review

Chris Chellis’ take: A smart move by Century Media Records to milk the acne-scarred, wallet-chained Hot Topic crowd of every Shadows Fall dollar it can results in a fairly decent release that will appeal not only to

She Said Destroy – Time Like Vines Review

Originally written by Jeremy Garner Only six years from their inception, and Oslo Norway extreme metal outfit She Said Destroy are amassing some well deserved press within the metal scene over their peculiar amalgam of

Vreid – Pitch Black Brigade Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. Layers upon layers of filth, decay, blackness, and good old rock ‘n fucking roll welcome listeners to Vreid’s second outing, Pitch Black Brigade. Not only do Vreid manage to distance themselves further from their

Rebel Meets Rebel – Self Titled Review

Back in 2004, I had the privilege of interviewing Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul during a local stop with Damageplan on the Headbanger’s Ball Tour. Two of the nicest guys you could ever hope to

Annihilator – Ten Years In Hell Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. While Annihilator version 2006 may no longer be of interest to the same fan base the group garnered in its early years, this spiffy new DVD should certainly turn those stubborn heads.