Tag: Willowtip
Magrudergrind – Magrudergrind Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Magrudergrind play an epic, highly melodic form of orchestral progressive metal, heavy on keyboards and symphonics and lead by a soaring tandem of operatic male and female vocals. Just kidding. …
Gorod – Process Of A New Decline Review
Originally written by Erik Thomas While last year saw a slew of quality tech death albums (Origin, Decrepit Birth, Hate Eternal, Brain Drill, Trigger the Bloodshed, etc), one could argue that 2009 has been even …
Defeatist – Sharp Blade Sinks Deep Into Dull Minds Review
Some serious down ‘n’ dirty grindcore, New York’s Defeatist is comprised of former members of Kalibas and Anodyne. The band’s first release on Willowtip, Sharp Blade isn’t new material but a collection of the band’s …
Afgrund – Vid Helvetets Grindar Review
originally written by Chris McDonald Afgrund’s debut Svarta Dagar was a ripping piece of textbook Scandinavian grindcore, and despite its obvious influence from more established bands, was one of the most promising releases of 2007 …
Ulcerate – Everything Is Fire Review
originally written by Chris McDonald As modern death metal continues to push the envelope of demanding musicianship, overbearingly complex song-structures, and pristine production, one eventually has to ask, “Where do we go from here?” What …
Severed Savior – Servile Insurrection Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey Christ on a fucking pogo stick, I really liked Severed Savior before. Now I really, really like Severed Savior. In a completely homoerotic fashion. But I can’t commit to them …
Phobia – 22 Random Acts Of Violence Review
Originally written by Kris Yancey The use of “random” feels a little out of place, having just heard Phobia’s newest, 22 Random Acts of Violence for the umpteenth time. Maybe each of the tracks chronicle …
Crowpath – One With Filth Review
Originally written by Michael Roberts. Just when I thought it was safe to lock in my top albums for 2008, along come Crowpath to throw me into a spin with this truly nasty piece of work. Like …