Sarcasm – Lifeforce Omnibound Review
We get a lot of bold claims in the promo pit. It’s understandable; writing advertisements for music sounds…
Atavistia – Old Gods Awaken Review
Melodic death metal had a banner year in 2025, brandishing outstanding releases from Aephanemer, Vittra, Buried Realm, Aversed,…
Abandon Agony – Endbringer Review
In a year that’s seen At the Gates release a seminal album that stands not only as a…
Dimmu Borgir – Grand Serpent Rising Review
At their best, Dimmu Borgir exudes a wicked majesty, governing the forces of darkness with dispassionate contempt and…
Arroganz – Death Doom Punks Review
Once, punk ruled my heart as jealously as metal. I loved the heart-in-hand abandon and DIY ethos of…
Grond – The Temple Review
Ten long years passed since Grond released Worship the Kraken, a fun and meaty slab of Bolt Thrower-meets-Autopsy-meets-Lovecraft…
In Malice’s Wake – The Profound Darkness Review
“He who sees the world beyond is forever haunted.” So claims the Australian death thrash unit In Malice’s…
Cnoc An Tursa – A Cry for the Slain Review
For years, Scottish outfit Cnoc An Tursa lurked along the periphery of my awareness. I liked the few…
Avertat – Dead End Life Review
German death-doom outfit Décembre Noir has received a fair amount of praise here over the years, with four…
Northern Graves – Derelict Heart Review
I don’t know exactly what it is, but the Canadian prairies seem to just do something to its…
Graufar – Via Necropolis Review
Without question, Friday is my favorite day of the week. Even more tantalizing than the conclusion to an…
Vomitory – In Death Throes Review
Since spewing out from the Swedish death metal scene back in 1996, Vomitory have been one of the…