Album Reviews
8.5
Victorius – Space Ninjas From Hell (Album Review)
Something strange happened on the way to Algalord. Sure, parody and gimmickry have been around for ages in metal (especially thrash metal), but not as…
Browsing: Album Reviews
Album Reviews
8.0
Brothers Of Metal – Emblas Saga (Album Review)
Thor swung his hammer and lightning filled the sky with a tremendous roar. A storm had arrived, one inspired by the timeless and enchanting allure…
Album Reviews
9.3
Apocalyptica – Cell 0 (Album Review)
For a band to strike truly genre-transcendent acclaim, they must have some combination of technical skill, universal appeal, and an inescapable, magnetic allure. This is…
Album Reviews
8.5
Rage – Wings of Rage (Album Review)
Ever since the split with guitarist Victor Smolski five years ago, Rage founder/bassist/vocalist Peavy Wagner has been on a mission to take back his band.…
Album Reviews
8.8
Sons Of Apollo – MMXX (Album Review)
If I was elected Prime Minister of Metal Country, one of my first acts would be to pass a bill to ban the term “supergroup”.…
Album Reviews
8.6
Flaming Row -The Pure Shine (Album Review)
About a year-and-a-half ago, I asked Martin Schnella if he was going to be doing any electric Prog albums. “No.” No hesitation, no obfuscation. “No.” …
Album Reviews
7.3
Blackthorne – Blackthorne (Album Review)
Brevity is the only option. The hardcore scene tends to play by a different set of rules than their metal counterparts, most notably in how…
Album Reviews
7.9
Illdisposed – Reveal Your Soul For The Dead (Album Review)
An interesting blend is revealed. The prevailing attitude since melodic death metal first hit the mainstream in the late 90s thanks to the seminal offerings…
Album Reviews
9.1
Randy McStine – Idle (Album Review)
If there’s an adjective that describes Randy McStine, it isn’t idle. But if there’s an album that does describe Randy McStine, it’s “Idle”. McStine has…
Album Reviews
8.1
Deep Purple – Live in Rome 2013 (Album Review)
Oh look… Yet another live album from Deep Purple. If I seem a little less than enthused, it’s surely due to the fact that more…
