You know that a trend is reaching “carrying capacity” when you’re working on your fourth review of that genre in a single week, but I thought I’d take time out of my busy avoiding-writing-a-review-of-the-new-Nile record schedule to let you know that the thrash band with the best logo since Kreator is back with a new record.
Iron Maiden
Steel Druhm’s Concert Review: Iron Maiden at Jones Beach Theater, Wantaugh, NY
We sent Steel Druhm to the beach to get some sun and watch Iron Maiden. Sun and Steel… get it???? [YOU’RE FIRED! – AMG]
Dawnbringer – Into the Lair of the Sun God Review
Chris Black has this little act called Dawnbringer….they kinda rule.
Candlemass – Psalms for the Dead Review
What a long, strange trip it’s been, eh friends? That pretty much describes the career arc of the doom metal institution that is Candlemass. After a classic debut and three outstanding releases helmed by the mad monk Marcolin, Leif Edling’s doom troupe has watched their stock rise and fall enough to make the average trader leap to his death in abject frustration.
Bible Of The Devil – For the Love Of Thugs and Fools Review
Of the 8 billion retro rock bands out in the world now, Chicago’s Bible Of The Devil sets themselves apart from the pack for two reasons: One, they are actually good, and two, they are the genuine article.
Steel Assassin – WWII: Metal of Honor Review
Steel Assassin is a mighty obscure act by anyone’s reckoning. They were knocking around all throughout the 80s and 90s but could never get a proper album released. Then, quite out of the blue, they released War of the Eight Saints in 2007 and totally blew me away with their ballsy, aggressive take on American power metal and NWOBHM. It was one of the best albums of that year, but didn’t bring them as much attention as it deserved.
Furyon – Gravitas Review
Furyon sounds rather huggable and bad for asthma-prone people, but this rising UK band have concocted a decent debut full-length album here, which will make those asthma-prone people catch their fleeting breaths.
Huntress – Spell Eater Review
Huntress is a theatrical band from SoCal that embodies everything we love to hate about SoCal. But, shit, sometimes even SoCal turns out stuff we love.
Borknagar – Urd Review
Borky didn’t bork it this time.
3 Inches of Blood – Long Live Heavy Metal Review
Ah, 3 Inches of Blood. I’ve had a very dysfunctional relationship with them, filled with dizzying highs and crushing lows. I’ve alternated between enjoying them, questioning the reasons for their existence and dismissing them as a gimmick.