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Eruption – Cloaks of Oblivion Review

Eruption – Cloaks of Oblivion Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on May 7, 2017 in 2017, Reviews, Slovenian Metal, Thrash Metal, Xtreem Music, Thrash Metal, 29 comments

“Two things come to mind when I see the word ‘eruption.’ One is filthy and the other is raunchy. The former isn’t for virgin eyes and the latter? Van Halen. Guess which one the Slovenian outfit Eruption fits in. Neither. Sorry pervs and, well… pervs. Instead, Eruption fit under a third, yet unlisted category: thrash metal. Yep, I said ‘Slovenian’ and ‘thrash’ in the same sentence. That combination alone should pique some interest for these worshipers of the old and true.” Slovenian speed and perversion.

Temptation’s Wings – Skulthor Ebonblade Review

Temptation’s Wings – Skulthor Ebonblade Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on March 14, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Doom Metal, Reviews, Self-released, Southern Metal, Thrash Metal, Doom Metal, Southern Metal, Thrash Metal, 46 comments

“A good concept album is hard to come by these days. When one does rear its ugly head, it seems to be the product of another band seeking the blessings of Helloween, Iced Earth, or Blind Guardian. Which isn’t all bad, considering some of my favorite concepts records are the American and German kind. What this means, though, is most of the concepts records I think of (except for King Diamond, of course) are of the power metal variety. What I don’t think of when I think concept record is doom metal; especially an independent doom metal outfit from North Carolina.” Skulthor who?? He’s not here, come back later.

Power Trip – Nightmare Logic Review

Power Trip – Nightmare Logic Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on February 17, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Reviews, Southern Lord, Thrash Metal, Thrash Metal, 42 comments

“Remember the good old days when thrash spoke to every unhappy degenerate forced to take a piss as Big Brother stood by watching? It was a time when metalheads rose to the occasion, spoke to people better than even our greatest orators, and made a stand against crooked politicians. It was a time when being a rebel stood for something and tearing each other apart in circle pits and walls-of-death was the greatest form of therapy.” Some gave some, Doc gave more.

Black Sites – In Monochrome Review

Black Sites – In Monochrome Review

By Angry Metal Guy on February 14, 2017 in 2017, American Metal, Groove Metal, Heavy Metal, Mascot Records, Progressive Metal, Reviews, 80 comments

“Like the Trials album which preceded it, however, In Monochrome is unapologetically modern, but it has two feet firmly planted in the feel(s) of yesteryear. And it is the feeling of being a traditional metal album—without being remotely derivative—which makes In Monochrome an excellent album.” I mean, what more do you want for an endorsement than that!?

Terrifier – Weapons of Thrash Destruction Review

Terrifier – Weapons of Thrash Destruction Review

By Huck N Roll on January 19, 2017 in 2017, Canadian Metal, Reviews, Speed Metal, Test Your Metal, Thrash Metal, Thrash Metal, 35 comments

“Old-school thrash metal warms the cockles of my olde, sinewy heart. Canadian thrash warms them even more. Having grown up on a Canadian thrash diet of Exciter, Annihilator, Anvil, and others, a solitary tear comes to my eye when some young upstarts attempt to bring the glorious past back to life. When Vancouver thrashers Terrifier’s second album, Weapons of Thrash Destruction, landed in my promo bin, I donned my denim vest, my studded leather wristbands, and my kamikaze headband, and I sat back in my lawn chair with the stereo volume beyond acceptable, hoping to be taken back to a simpler time in life.” WTD’s do exist!

Suppressive Fire – Nature of War Review

Suppressive Fire – Nature of War Review

By Diabolus in Muzaka on January 11, 2017 in 2017, Ambient Metal, American Metal, Lost Apparitions Records, Reviews, Thrash Metal, 29 comments

“Given how great 2016 was for me personally, my resolution for the New Year, if I was forced to make one, would be to keep doing what I was doing but do even more of it. The more things stay the same, the more things keep coming up Milhouse Diabolus. With that in mind, 2017 is off to a great start! Case in point: just like 2016, my first review of the year’s subject is Raleigh’s Suppressive Fire.” Thrashy deja vu.