Tag: Traditional
RAM – Lightbringer Review
In this age of every conceivable genre and sub-genre-splicing sub-sub-genre, Lightbringer is just good old metal, kids. Not br00tal, not kvlt, not ‘core, not thrash, not death, not black. Just sweet, sweet metal—classic and traditional, …
Cage – Science Of Annihilation Review
A new Cage album is no longer afforded the grace of being considered a potentially overlooked gem. The San Diego power troupe assured their fifth studio album, Science of Annihilation, a higher level of scrutiny …
Ripper Owens – Play My Game Review
I like Ripper Owens, and I do so despite that I, like everyone else, was introduced to him when he emerged from obscurity to sing on the two worst Judas Priest records. I don’t know …
White Wizzard – High Speed GTO Review
Originally written by Ross Main. There was a period back in March where I hated my job and was extremely bored of my life. The only thing that would cheer me between a pointless slug …
Argus – Argus Review
While I certainly appreciate those bands that push the envelope and inject a level of freshness to our genre, nothing knocks me to the curb with greater walloping clout than those records that effectively deliver …
Slough Feg – Ape Uprising Review
Originally written by Jordan Campbell Seven albums in, and Slough Feg are still fighting. Not merely surviving, but thriving. Even as an entity ignored by many, they remain revered by a strong and vocal few–which is cool for …
Sacred Oath – Sacred Oath Review
Originally written by Ross Main. There is a difference between a resurrection and a reunion. Both have their time and place in life and metal, and can either be done tastefully or not. Imagine for …
Crescent Shield – The Stars Of Never Seen Review
I called to the other men that the sky was clearing, and then a moment later I realized that what I had seen was not a rift in the clouds but the white crest of …