Top 25 Albums of 2014

Just a quick disclaimer before you go down below to judge my favorites of last year: all these albums are albums that I’ve reviewed on here and they came out in 2014 of course. Now this list was made completely independently by me without any influence in the rankings other than how often I listen to the albums, and how high of quality I found them to be. No one paid me, asked me to put some bands at some places, or did any other sort of persuading. This was made at breakfast while looking through the 200+ reviews I’ve … Continue reading Top 25 Albums of 2014

Gust (self titled)

 I never want to hear the words “Sweden doesn’t make good metal” because that is bullshit on a scale of unimaginable proportions. Amon Amarth is one great example, and now another has come upon my radar. Gust’s self titled album, while short, has all-round amazing tracks that are hardcore and are the embodiment of the heavier of metal today if I to choose a band that isn’t well known. And that’s sad because Gust is one of those bands that deserves to be more well known along with other amazing bands like A Breach of Silence, Hate Division, and Gentrification (all of … Continue reading Gust (self titled)

Hate Division – Order of the Enslaved

 When you hear the phrase “Canadian death metal”, nothing really comes to mind right? Well that’s because until now there really hasn’t been any fabulous and outstanding bands with good albums to hail from Canada. But Hate Division’s brand new album “Order of the Enslaved” is now at the forefront of the Canadian death metal scene. When I was looking for an album to review today, I came across this album and saw that it was released today. Look at the name of the band and the album. Why wouldn’t have I as a death metal fan chose this one? … Continue reading Hate Division – Order of the Enslaved