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Trillionaire – Romulus Review

Trillionaire – Romulus Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on January 26, 2021 in Reviews, Hard Rock, 18 comments

“Now my questions are more pointed, such as what specific right is protected by what’s often called the Lumley v Gye tort. When I was in my first year, I couldn’t envision asking such a question. Two and one-half academic years later, I’ve got more questions than answers. Adding to this litany of questions is one that has nothing to do with law, philosophy, hamburgers, Live in Leipzig, beer, or any of those things I frequently write about. This question is as follows: what would happen if The Haunted circa Unseen wanted to make something like newer Thrice and Saliva?” Socratic disaster.

Gargoyl – Gargoyl Review

Gargoyl – Gargoyl Review

By Saunders on October 12, 2020 in Reviews, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, 15 comments

“Ever since the early seeds of the Gargoyl project came to public light, I have been anticipating a debut album. Lo and behold, the band, featuring Revocation’s Dave Davidson (guitars) and Luke Roberts (vocals/guitars) from the underrated Ayahuasca, has arrived with their self-titled LP. Blending dark, brooding, unsettling atmospheres, Gargoyl play off-kilter progressive metal with avant garde tendencies and a strong ’90s grunge vibe, most notably drawing influence from Seattle rock legends Alice in Chains. On paper the combination has a hell of a lot going for it, however, nailing the execution and establishing a strong identity are challenges to overcome.” Super groups, man…

Witches – The Fates Review

Witches – The Fates Review

By Mark Z. on June 3, 2020 in Reviews, Black Metal, Thrash Metal, 30 comments

“It never ceases to amaze me how many metal bands can continue to release high quality material so late in their careers. This year alone has seen terrific releases from both Vulcano and Sinister, for instance, and I’ll now be adding Witches to this list as well. Admittedly, I’d never even heard of this group until AMG Himself recommended I give them a try, a decision I’ve become quite happy with over the past week.” Run for covens.

Ritual Dictates – Give in to Despair Review

Ritual Dictates – Give in to Despair Review

By Carcharodon on March 31, 2020 in 2020, Artoffact Records, Canadian Metal, Grind, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Reviews, Grind, Heavy Metal, Power Metal, 20 comments

“When I think of grind as a genre, I think of unrelenting brutality. I think of short, crushingly visceral songs. I think of pounding drums and churning, impenetrable walls of guitar. I think of Napalm Death, of Pig Destroyer and of Nasum. I do not think of Three Inches of Blood – yes, the “kill the orcs, slay the orcs, destroy the orcs,” heavy, power metal Three Inches of Blood. So it was with some surprise that I stumbled across Ritual Dictates, a Canadian grind duo comprising ex-Three Inches of Blood members Ash Pearson, who mans the kit, and Justin Hagberg, who mans everything else.” Despair falls in Middle Earth.

Enblood – Cast to Exile [Things You Might Have Missed 2018]

Enblood – Cast to Exile [Things You Might Have Missed 2018]

By Mark Z. on December 18, 2018 in 2018, Melodic Death Metal, Miasma Records, Portuguese Metal, Reviews, Technical Death Metal, Things You Might Have Missed 2018, Melodic Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, 47 comments

“I’ve always thought that tech death and melodeath are more similar than most people realize. Both mainly use riffs comprised of individual notes played in succession, the difference is that tech death is faster, more complex, and typically has better T-shirts. I used to be quite interested in music which fused the two styles, namely early Arsis, early Revocation, and Vornagar’s sole album. These days I typically veer toward the blacker and thrashier realms, which is why I found it so surprising that Enblood’s Cast to Exile appealed to me as much as it did.” Tentacles in your face.

Psycroptic – As the Kingdom Drowns

Psycroptic – As the Kingdom Drowns

By Kronos on October 30, 2018 in 2018, Australian Metal, Death Metal, Prosthetic Records, Reviews, Technical Death Metal, Death Metal, Technical Death Metal, 120 comments

“In retrospect, Psycroptic’s self-titled album looks bland; safe, dependable, unexciting, the 9-to-5 desk job or upscale barista gig that kills time and pays bills until your creative career takes off again, you know? The danger in complacence loomed, and it became all too reasonable to predict that Psycroptic had donned their monkey suits and aprons, never to take them off again. Before we knew it, the band would have a fucking crossover SUV and a mortgage. And who could blame them if As the Kingdom Drowns turned out to be phoned-in?” Growing up technical.

Revocation – The Outer Ones Review

Revocation – The Outer Ones Review

By Kronos on September 24, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Death Metal, Metal Blade, Progressive Death, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, Progressive Metal, Technical Death Metal, Thrash Metal, 214 comments

“In just over a month I’ll be celebrating (with metalcore, most likely) my fifth year writing for Angry Metal Guy’s family feedbag, and what better way to do that than with the latest LP from Boston’s own prog-death-thrash torchbearers, Revocation. My review of their self-titled album way back in 2013 was the first of my many ill-bred proclamations from these servers to you, and the band have done me a solid by producing material at a pace brisk enough to suit biennial navel-gazing.” Revoked.

Interview with Sven de Caluwé of Aborted

Interview with Sven de Caluwé of Aborted

By Mark Z. on March 1, 2018 in Belgian Metal, Blog Posts, Interviews, 1 comment

“During the four days of maritime metal mayhem that was 70,000 Tons of Metal earlier this month, I was lucky enough to snag an interview with Sven de Caluwé, vocalist and founding member of famed Belgian death metal band Aborted. As the mastermind behind songs about serial killers, medical deviance, and (strangely enough) even poop, Sven has led his minions through albums like 2003’s iconic Goremageddon and, most recently, 2016’s warmly received Retrogore. Jittery with fanboyism (and more than a few Fosters) Sven was kind enough to overlook my obvious amateurism to talk about the band’s past, their upcoming Devastation on the Nation tour, and even some juicy details on the new album. Strap on that cadaver apron and read on!” We said strap it on!