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Rot Away – Nothing is Good Review

Rot Away – Nothing is Good Review

By Felagund on August 9, 2021 in Reviews, Hardcore, Thrash Metal, 20 comments

“It’s not controversial to say I miss shows. And while it seems there was a brief window where venues were opening back up, it looks like the next opportunity to catch an honest-to-god show won’t be until 2036, when each ticket comes with a complimentary hazmat suit. One thing that has increased my yearning for concerts over the past year and a half isn’t just the pandemic-induced down-tuned drought; it’s also reviewing bands that I know would be an absolute blast to catch live. Even if the score wasn’t particularly high, I can concede just how fun it would be to see that same band tear things up in person. Such is the case with Nothing is Good, the first album from Denmark-based metallic hardcore heathens Rot Away.” Aggressively rotting in a sick world.

Vanir – Allfather Review

Vanir – Allfather Review

By Dr. Wvrm on February 19, 2019 in 2019, Danish Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Mighty Music, Reviews, Viking Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Viking Metal, 31 comments

“What got you here won’t be what gets you there. Vanir know a bit about that. After three doots on the folk metal flute, the Danes bulked up with 2016’s Aldar Rök, adding another axe to the ever-growing Viking metal hordes. I always applaud a pivot; if you’re not improving, you’re dying. But with Vanir‘s first attempt not exactly summoning my Bifrost, my expectations for Allfather are tempered.” Northern haze.

Carcharodon – Bukkraken Review

Carcharodon – Bukkraken Review

By GardensTale on October 24, 2018 in 2018, Argonauta Records, Death Metal, Italian Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Sludge Metal, 56 comments

“Although Carcharodon come from the filigreed halls of Italy, legendary for its theatricality, they named themselves after the genus for the great white shark and the megalodon, and they call their music macho metal. If you still don’t know which side of the subtlety fence they fall on: there’s a song on here called “Whalefucker.”” Macho, macho metal.

Record(s) o’ the Month – September 2018

Record(s) o’ the Month – September 2018

By Angry Metal Guy on October 7, 2018 in 2018, Blog Posts, Record o' the Month, 129 comments

“Twenty-eighteen is shaping up to be a remarkable year. September alone had nearly a dozen records that staff writers wanted to nominate for the Record o’ the Month. I can say with certainty, having been at this for a while, that few months have been as contentious behind closed doors at Angry Metal Guy Amalgamated Blogworks, LLC. Dozens of verbal spats escalated quickly into an Anchor Man-like brawl, featuring fighters lining up to shout each other down about Voivod‘s legacy, reviews written by fanboys, and Satan‘s novelty before someone—possibly Dr. Fisting—attacked Steel Druhm with a trident. After I single-handedly dispatched the opposition to avenge Major General Steely D, however, it was clear that there could only be one choice for September’s Record o’ the Month.” What’s the best soundtrack for a backstreet brawl among metal reviewers?

Allfather – And All Will Be Desolation Review

Allfather – And All Will Be Desolation Review

By Mark Z. on September 6, 2018 in 2018, Hardcore, Reviews, Rotting Throne Records, Sludge Metal, Hardcore, Sludge Metal, 75 comments

“If the conversations I’ve seen on the interwebs are any indication, 2018 hasn’t been the greatest year for metal. In that regard, Allfather’s new album should come with an apology. Sorry for breaking your fucking necks, the sticker would read. But we had to remind you what good metal is all about.” Father knows beast.

Allfather – Bless the Earth with Fire Review

Allfather – Bless the Earth with Fire Review

By Mark Z. on April 21, 2016 in 2016, English Metal, Hardcore, Reviews, Sludge, Static Tension Recordings, Hardcore, Sludge Metal, 35 comments

“Back in January, St. Louis trio The Lion’s Daughter caught a few of us off guard here at the AMG offices with their grotesque and captivating sophomore LP, Existence Is Horror. The record was surprisingly impressive for such an early-year release, and it even had AMG himself proclaiming that 2016 would be the Year of Blackened Sludge. If Allfather’s Bless the Earth with Fire proves anything, AMG was at least half right.” AMG is generally between 1/4 and 1/2 right.