Very rarely are there bands that are simply and quite literally can only be described as genre-defining. For metalcore it’s Killswitch Engage, for death metal it’s Cannibal Corpse. With melo-death metal, however, no band comes to my mind quicker than … Continue reading Be’lakor – Vessels
Never before has any band come in with so much on the table that if you’re not prepared for it you’d be in one of the biggest fucking shock you could find in the metal world today. Inter Arma, since … Continue reading Inter Arma – Paradise Gallows
When a band is in a groove, as in they’ve put out bangin’ releases recently, it can be very easy for them to fall out of it. Many bands unfortunately succumb to such a fate, but Vukari are nowhere near the … Continue reading Vukari – Divination
The quality of heavy metal in its original form has become dangerously low in recent years, and with bands as prolific as Manowar leaving the stage who will carry the torch? Well here is a group whom I believe can … Continue reading Denner/Shermann – Masters of Evil
Aktaion wasted no time when putting out their sophomore album without a doubt as their debut, “Throne”, came out not even a year ago if memory serves well. That was a solid release, but showed the band had plenty of … Continue reading Aktaion – The Parade of Nature
Of all the many genres, branching paths, forms, or whatever of metal there are, there’s not a lot that I can say I’m not really big into. There are a few, however. Deathcore is definitely one of them. It’s not … Continue reading Whitechapel – Mark of the Blade
I’m the kind of guy that if there’s black metal in the area I turn my head in its direction and proceed to investigate. However, it’s not always something pleasant that I discover. Sometimes the find is a straight up … Continue reading Gjendød – s/t
Of all the death metal bands out of Sweden that I’ve heard of, Paganizer beats them all by sheer might alone. If you’re the kind of guy who wants real muscle to come out of your death metal, then please … Continue reading Paganizer – On the Outskirts of Hades
Doom metal has its all stars, that’s a no brainer. However, there’s also those few select lesser known bands that are still known to be in the top tier of bands of the genre, yet unjustly get fuck all attention compared … Continue reading Cough – Still They Pray
When it comes to blurring the line between metal and rock while also maintaining a massive fan base, Volbeat tops them all. Their very accessible sound and insurmountably awesome music puts these Danish gentlemen directly in the spotlight whenever they release a new … Continue reading Volbeat – Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie
Head-Banger Reviews 