Burned in Effigy – Tyrannus Aeternum Review
On their debut, Rex Mortem, the king was dead, but on Burned in Effigy’s sophomore effort, Tyrannus Aeternum,…
Despised Icon – Shadow Work Review
Widely regarded as one of the original architects of deathcore, Canada’s Despised Icon hardly needs an introduction. But…
Bastard Cröss – Crossripper Review
As a massive fan of anything that creeps, crawls, horrifies, or shocks, I enjoy no season more than…
Aquilla – Sentinels of New Dawn Review
The Polish metal scene is much better known around these parts for its bludgeoning death metal than for…
Serpent God – Denial Review
The digital era, where a band can release singles or EPs at a whim, seems to have tossed…
Përl – Architecture du Vertige Review
One of the cool things about post-metal is the virtually infinite leeway artists have to be as light…
The Acacia Strain – You Are Safe From God Here Review
I can pinpoint the moment The Acacia Strain went from the poor man’s Meshuggah to “existential” deathcore –…
Dwelling Below – Wearisome Guardians Review
The boys in Dwelling Below get a lot of facetime here at AMG. We’ve reviewed Hierarchies’ debut (Jared…
Revenge – Night Danger Review
Like all subgenres, speed metal exists at the nexus of other genres: namely, classic heavy metal and thrash.…
Thaumaturgy – Pestilential Hymns Review
Changing your sound must be equal parts thrilling and intimidating. On the one hand, it’s an opportunity to…
Old Year – No Dissent Review
Amidst the tenebrous shadows of Boise, Idaho’s underground metal scene, death-doom dronesters Old Year first formed as a…
Nine Treasures – Seeking the Absolute Review
Nine Treasures has been around since 2010, and yet has always seemed like the new kid on the…