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Bloodtruth – Obedience Review

By Kronos on September 14, 2015 in 2015, Death Metal, Italian Metal, Reviews, Unique Leader, Death Metal, 33 comments

“Here at Angry Metal Guy, we love Fleshgod Apocalypse. Well, maybe not love… and sometimes not even very much like. It’s a complicated relationship. But one thing we can agree on is that Oracles is kickass. Its sultry fusion of tech-death and neoclassicism was a winning move that everyone, including Fleshgod Apocalypse somehow failed to follow up on properly. But of course, there are those few who malign such progressive elements, and thus ask the question, “What would this band sound like if they just wrote death metal?”” Kronos asks the hard questions and then answers them.

Kaiserreich – Cuore Nero Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on September 10, 2015 in 2015, Black Metal, De Tenebrarum Principio, Italian Metal, Post-metal, Reviews, Black Metal, Post-Metal, 23 comments

“Black metal seems to, borrowing an excellent phrase from Erving Goffman, have been “permanently Wittgensteined” into meaning anything with screeching vocals, tremolo melodies, and blast beats that sounds a little chilly. The indie-black-gaze of Deafheaven, whatever Liturgy is, the poppy trappings of Alcest-core, and a lot of other nonsense seem to land under the umbrella that some of the best releases of the 90s and arguably metal in general built.” Join Diabolus as he tries to prove that black metal is rich and diverse.

Operation: Mindcrime – The Key Review

By Dr. Fisting on September 5, 2015 in 2015, American Metal, Frontiers Records, Hard Rock, Reviews, Hard Rock, 126 comments

“Geoff Tate cannot be stopped. Getting fired from Queensryche barely slowed him down, and a lengthy court battle over the band name just made him mad. Hell, we even begged him to show us mercy, but he denied us. Instead, Tate has delivered The Key, the debut outing by his creatively-named new project Operation: Mindcrime.” Someone, somewhere deserves this.

Moon – Render of the Veils Review

By Grymm on August 31, 2015 in 2015, Austrian Metal, Black Metal, Moribund Records, Reviews, Black Metal, Space Metal, 28 comments

“Many people hold many things as precious in this wonderful floating rock we call Earth. Some value money over all else. To others, power is the key to happiness. Love is also a beautiful, unifying force in this cesspool of a world. The one thing we all can agree on and wish we could hoard, is time.” And Grymm will be getting none of the time spent with this album back. Not ever!

Deiphago – Into the Eye of Satan Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on August 7, 2015 in 2015, Black Metal, Costa Rican Metal, Death Metal, Hells Headbangers Records, Reviews, Black Metal, Death Metal, 25 comments

“If there’s a Svpreme Kvlt Covrt ov Trve Metal, I’ll officially lose whatever remains of my KVLT CRVD for this (spelling in accordance with THV WVRTH VCT OV 2015). Deiphago is an extreme metal band from Costa Rica that’s been terrorizing the world since 1989. Their fourth full-length is called Into the Eye of Satan and it’s being released by the excellent Hells Headbangers Records, a label I’ve given plenty of Canadian money to throughout the years. You damn well better believe there’s gonna be a cassette pressing too. Perhaps I’m getting too old and can’t handle the kvlt anymore? Maybe not.” Where’s my 8-track? Now that would be kvlt.

I Am the Trireme – Gnosis: Never Follow the Light Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on June 26, 2015 in 2015, American Metal, Black Metal, HPGD Productions, Metalcore, Reviews, Black Metal, Metalcore, 30 comments

“Electing to join the I Am the Wooden Object Club before The Table Himself even did, I Am the Trireme’s name can be described as “I am the Phoenician, ancient Greek, or Roman naval vessel with three rows of oars.” Luckily they didn’t pick that one, but in the spirit of needlessly long names, they’ve called their first full-length Gnosis: Never Follow the Light. We know right off the bat that these guys can produce pretentious sounding names for things, but that’s not what we’re here for; we’re here to see what they bring to the Hetfield musically.” We are also the table. And the oar bench.

Hypothermia – Svartkonst Review

By Madam X on May 16, 2015 in 2015, Agonia Records, Black Metal, Reviews, Swedish Metal, Black Metal, 10 comments

“If someone told you that their band was basically Xasthur but with no riffs, no vocals, less distortion and no variation in tempo, would you bother to listen? Thank heavens that labels have hyperbole to sell their records because bands like Hypothermia are lost without it.” When minimalism goes too far.

Majesty – Generation Steel Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on March 27, 2015 in 2015, German Metal, Heavy Metal, NoiseArt Records, Reviews, Heavy Metal, 19 comments

“What makes old-school swords-and-steel heavy metal great? Is it the loveable cheesiness, the huge riffs we all remember years down the line, or the almost tangible energy that inspires us to headbang, shout along, and makes us feel alive?” I always thought it was the loincloths and fashionable sandals.

The Wolf Council – The Wolf Council Review

By El Cuervo on February 24, 2015 in 2015, American Metal, Reviews, Static Tension Recordings, Stoner Rock, Stoner Metal, 11 comments

“The Wolf Council is what I imagine those not yet inducted into metal hear when anything with distorted guitars, energetic drumming and heavy vocals is imposed on them. I can hear their whining now. “Why is the man shouting?… It’s too loud… It all sounds the same!”” Yes, your mom wrote this review.

Subversion – Animi Review

By Kronos on February 18, 2015 in 2015, Djent, English Metal, Reviews, Rogue Records America, Djent, 25 comments

“Have you ever been rocking out and singing along to the sick riffs and genius vocal melodies of Periphery and thought, “Hey, wouldn’t it be great if there was another band just like this, but less self-indulgent and with a singer whose voice is marginally less annoying?”” If so, it’s your lucky day. Now consult a health care technician.