Album Reviews

It’s a saying we’ve heard time and time again: The sequel is never as good as the original. Nine times out of ten, this age […]

It’s no secret how close to my heart The Night Flight Orchestra lies. They are, without question, one of the all time great side projects […]

As I’ve said since this webzine’s inception, the three biggest red flags in an OSDM band is when the main influence is either Bolt Thrower, […]

I’m back, again! For those who don’t follow our Facebook page (and if you don’t, what’s your problem?), the reason for this latest mini-hiatus was […]

Ever pick up a new album from a band you’ve been a fan of for years, only to find yourself asking, “What the hell happened?” […]

Redefining Darkness is one of those labels that I don’t review often, but when I do, I find myself pleased at the end result. It’s […]

A few years back, I reviewed the most recent full length from blackened thrashers Bunker 66, Beyond the Help of Prayers. In the years since, […]

If there’s one band who deserved a better ending than the one they were dealt, it was Alice Cooper. As one of the most celebrated […]

Oh, great: Another band named Nefarious. Not that we’ve covered any bands with such a moniker in the past (though you should certainly check out […]

Over the years, we here at Defenders have chronicled our fair share of one man bands. From the hellish black ‘n’ roll damnation of Midnight, […]