Back in 2009 when I started this website, I was really getting back into metal and music in general, after having spent the previous year working on my own music and being really invested in learning a new language and trying to integrate into a new country. Upon having done this, I started up Angry Metal Guy with the purpose of giving myself something to do and a crash course in new music. One of the first labels I actually got a hold of was InsideOut (via Century Media) and received several very cool promos at around the same time. 2009 was actually a really good year, with several awesome releases that still stick out for me. One of these is the modern rock tinged opus Anno Domini High Definition with the slightly embarrassing acronym of ADHD. The record was modern, heavy and progressive. I was impressed and have been looking forward to the band’s follow up since.
2013
Nightfall – Cassiopeia Review
Greek genre benders Nighfall are back and this time, they really mean business. METAL business! Be it doom, black, death or power, they try to cram it in this here album like 60 cats in a suitcase. This is almost as fun as that suitcase too!
Things You Might Have Missed 2012: Swans – The Seer
Our scribe Alex never says something simply when he can say it philosophically. Even by his lofty stands, this here review of the new Swans is crushed under the weight of fancy ass cocktail party words. Grab the thesaurus and jump right in!
Paradox – Tales of the Weird Review
Paradox has been knocking around for ages, with few albums resulting. Steel Druhm is here to fill you in on the latest from these Germanic mavens of melo-thrash. Can one of metal’s least prolific bands sway the nostalgic metal heart of the Steel One?
Hatebreed – The Divinity of Purpose Review
Happy Metal Guy is concerned about your GPA and motivational issues. He thinks some Hatebreed might help, but only when your schedule allows it.
Flotsam & Jetsam – Ugly Noise Review
Flotsam & Jetsam is back to follow up their fairly successful 2010 opus, The Cold. Steel Druhm wanted to see more of the same, but he may have to learn to live with disappointment. Lots of it! At least the title is accurate.