Dr. A.N. Grier

Shine on you crazy (King) Diamond.
Dead to a Dying World – Litany Review

Dead to a Dying World – Litany Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on October 19, 2015 in 2015, American Metal, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Reviews, Sludge, Tofu Carnage Records, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Sludge Metal, 51 comments

“I’m not sure if it’s “fitting” or “ironic” that I received a promo from a band called Dead to a Dying World. After a week of some unfortunate shit hitting way too close to home, I’m further convinced that “the world is going to hell in a hand basket” (as a close friend would say). The thought of being a voiceless observer watching the world kill itself is a heavy burden to carry into Dead to a Dying World’s sophomore outing, Litany.” When real life is depressing, doomy music like this can actually make things seem a little less bleak.

Denner/Shermann – Satan’s Tomb EP Review

Denner/Shermann – Satan’s Tomb EP Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on October 16, 2015 in 2015, Danish Metal, Heavy Metal, Metal Blade, Reviews, Heavy Metal, 17 comments

“At this point, it’s really is no secret that I’m 100% all about anything that has to do with King Diamond and Mercyful Fate. I’ve chased down Black Rose and Zoser Mez demos, have purchased every original and remastered pressing of every KD and MF album, still listen to both Force of Evil albums every Halloween, and even love the odd Illwill side project.” Dr. Clickbaiter is a tad obsessive over things like clicks and Kingly projects.

War Agenda – Night of Disaster Review

War Agenda – Night of Disaster Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on October 11, 2015 in 2015, German Metal, Reviews, Thrash Metal, Unsigned Bands, Thrash Metal, 47 comments

“As this year comes ever-closer to its conclusion, I couldn’t help but pull up last year’s picks for Records and Song ‘o the Year. It didn’t quite dawn on me that there isn’t a thrash album to be found on my list. In the grand scheme of things, this is not surprising being with the old-farts producing some real turds and the newbies re-hashing the old-fart’s classics. The year, however, harbors some thrash threatening to invade my end-of-the-year picks.” There is no safe harbor when re-thrash comes to call.

Trivium – Silence in the Snow Review

Trivium – Silence in the Snow Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on October 3, 2015 in 2015, American Metal, Metalcore, Reviews, Roadrunner, Metalcore, 84 comments

“Well, kids, let this be a lesson to you all. Dropping clickbait jokes and fucking too much with the AMG HR department results in the dropping of various hammers. In my case, punishments manifested themselves in the form of name-calling (Steel called me a “Master Baiter”) and a metalcore promo for review.” The core will flow until you praise our new logo.

Bloodway – Mapping the Moment with the Logic of Dreams Review

Bloodway – Mapping the Moment with the Logic of Dreams Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on October 1, 2015 in 2015, Avante Garde, Black Metal, I Voidhanger Records, Reviews, Romanian Metal, Avante Garde, Black Metal, 48 comments

“Not many people know Costin Chioreanu musician. Most metalheads know Costin Chioreanu artist. Since the artist appears to have quite the workload, it’s not surprising that the musician is an “ex” member of most his musical endeavors. Lucky for us, the musician is back with a debut full-length filled with unsettling avant-garde black metal.” Sounds suspiciously like another strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde!

The 3rd Attempt – Born in Thorns Review

The 3rd Attempt – Born in Thorns Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on September 23, 2015 in 2015, Black Metal, Dark Essence Records, Norwegian Metal, Reviews, Black Metal, 48 comments

“When I heard Tchort put together a black metal band that combined elements of Carpathian Forest and Blood Red Throne with those of Gorgoroth, Immortal, Bathory, and even Motörhead, I nearly shat myself. After a decade trying to fill the empty crater in my achy-breaky heart with more of Nattefrost’s sadomasochism, I’m stoked to hear the master-behind-the-riffs unleash a sultry combination of all he is; black thrash, blackened rock ‘n’ roll, Scandinavian death, and a variety of surprising twists.” Its time to strap on the assless chaps again and take a run through the forest.

Dalkhu – Descend… into Nothingness Review

Dalkhu – Descend… into Nothingness Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on August 30, 2015 in 2015, Black Metal, Death Metal, Iron Bonehead Productions, Reviews, Satanath Records, Slovenian Metal, Black Metal, Death Metal, 18 comments

“If there is one thing that can be said about Slovenia, it’s that they have supplied us with a number of great metal bands. For instance, there is… ummmm… well… fine, so I don’t know any off the top of my head. But they’ve given us at least one good metal band.” Does one good band make for a regional scene?