reviews for albums that I consider metal
It’s always a fascinating thing to see just how quickly a band can come back from any given album with new material that not only shows that the band in question hates the concept of idle hands, but that their … Continue reading Bekor Qilish – The Flesh of a New God
It has long been a privilege of mine to witness the rise of many names over the years that I have done these reviews. I find it endlessly fascinating to watch in real-time how bands cannot just grow upon their … Continue reading Warcrab – The Howling Silence
Some things just defy expectations. Even if you walk into an album with a great idea of what to expect down to the very tuning of the guitars, surprises are still something that can happen when you turn any corner … Continue reading Orbit Culture – Descent
The deeper you go into the underground of metal, things get very weird very fast. The same goes for how intimidating things become as you start to get acts that are crazier and more occult as you venture into the … Continue reading Ôros Kaù – Thanatos
In this modern era of innovation when it comes to all things metal, it can be quite nice when a band enters a particular sound and brings naught but the straightforward and deadly to the table. That’s not to rag … Continue reading Shores of Ithaka – Those Chosen
It could be debated in many different by passionate individuals who may not like particular releases from names new and established, but it is in my opinion that 2023 has been one of the most bombastic years for a hot … Continue reading Moonlight Sorcery – Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle
A band shifting their sound even a little bit can make for a wild difference depending on whose hands are doing the crafting. The right hands can accomplish many things, and there are certainly loads of them spread throughout the … Continue reading Sepulchral Curse – Abhorrent Dimensions
Not often enough is the symphonic side of metal given enough justice. Too few do we see an act come around that doesn’t manage to just deliver a worthwhile performance that can hold our attention but bring forth a piece … Continue reading Sonus Mortis – Of Red Barren Earth
Just as hard as it can be for any band to find a foothold in the modern state of any sound it can be just as simple as putting one foot in front of the other and showing the world … Continue reading Begravement – Horrific Illusions Beckon
A transcendent and visceral experience is always possible in the world of metal when you’re met with an act that’s as daring as it is effective in its own weird craft. Few things can compare to when it’s all brought … Continue reading Bolt Gun – The Tower
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