Rotten Sound – Apocalypse
Of all the metal subgenres under the sun, perhaps none are more straightforward and creatively restrictive than grindcore. Defined by short songs, mind numbing riffage […]
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From My Collection #60: Damien Thorne – The Sign of the Jackal
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. In the 1980s, American metal was unstoppable. Whether you preferred the commercialized sheen of the major label […]
Cloud of Souls – A Fate Decided
When we last heard from Indianapolis based singer, songwriter, and fellow music reviewer Chris Latta, it was as the frontman for power-doom powerhouse Lavaborne, who […]
Last in Line – Jericho
In the wake of Ronnie James Dio’s passing came a slew of tribute/spin-off bands. There’s Dio Disciples: The Wendy Dio managed touring outfit that features […]
Spirit Possession – Of the Sign…
Those who have followed this webzine from day one know that my taste in black metal is rather specific to say the least. The genre’s […]
Mace ‘n’ Chain – Among Ancient Pillars
A week ago today, while reviewing what very well may be the epic metal album of the year, Gatekeeper’s From Western Shores, I started rattling […]
Top 10: Metal Albums of 2001
Onwards through the 21st century we go! After kicking off the new millennium with a bang, many of the bands who dominated 2000 have returned […]
Firmament – We Don’t Rise We Just Fall
A little over a year ago, I reviewed Decay, the debut album from German metal band Tension. Little did I know that it would also […]
Saxon – More Inspirations
Did we really need another Saxon covers album? The English metal legends are more than capable of releasing their own original music, and still doing […]
Michael Kiske (Helloween) Interview
Few reunions in the history of metal have been as triumphant as Helloween’s. Upon the return of classic 80s guitarist Kai Hansen and singer Michael […]