Album Reviews

Back in 2020 (Remember that year?), there were a ton of great albums that unfortunately fell victim to the pandemic wormhole, wallowing in obscurity with […]

When I received the press kit for Crimson Storm’s debut album, Livin’ on the Bad Side, I braced myself for some full blown Riot worship, […]

Grave Digger’s output of the past decade or so has ranged from mildly enjoyable to rather underwhelming. By no means can any of these albums […]

There’s a lot to be said for consistency in metal. While some bands feel the need to push themselves with each subsequent album, trying to […]

So I went to see Nosferatu last night and it was OK. Before you cine-bros jump me for being an uncultured swine with an inferior […]

I promise I didn’t plan for the first two reviews of 2025 to be blackened thrash releases, so bear with me. After all, it is […]

In the preface of yesterday’s interview with Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton, I joked that we’d be reviewing some Scandinavian death metal in no time. I have […]

Most acts wouldn’t thrive on being known as their native country’s “most hated band”. And yet, it’s exactly this distinction that Violentor wears as a […]

Those who have been following this webzine from its inception will recall the numerous times I’ve waxed poetic on the beloved Chicago DIY haunt, the […]

I’ve always found it intriguing how Japan harbors an entire music industry of bands and artists who, despite their immense success in their native land, […]