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Review: K626 – The Gates of Necropolis (2010)
California’s K626 meld the power and fury of death and traditional thrash with the modern twist of groove. The Gates of Necropolis, the band’s third album, is a well rehearsed and tight record with few faults, however, there isn’t much originality to be had. Despite being good at what they do, it’s clear that K626 [...]
Review: Beissert – The Pusher (2010)
How many people can say that they have had a college professor who was once a member of a relatively popular German metalcore band in the 90’s? I know, completely random, but when I first listened to Beissert’s newest album, The Pusher, I was immediately reminded of the band Colour Trip (who had a member [...]
Review: Canobliss – Man is the Enemy (2010)
Most bands of the post thrash/groove variety often fall into the moat of commonality with no hope of breaking free, California’s Canobliss though has a slightly different take on a well worn sub-genre which definitely helps liven up their 2010 relase, Man is the Enemy from what would have surely led the band into banality [...]
GOZERK! What the Hell?
The Spanish have thrown me a zinger! The band is called Gozerk and they have arrived to bless thee with groove laden, Slayer love making death metal. Having released a new EP in September, Gozerk want to show that Europe has what it takes to take on the American groove kings. Make no mistake though, [...]
Review: Anubis Unbound – Through Cursed Eyes (2008)
Baltimore’s Anubis Unbound, a metalcore/melodic death metal band, released their first full length last year in the form of Through Cursed Eyes. This is the first I have heard from this outfit, and one thing I am very happy to hear is a lack of deathcore in their music. While Through Cursed Eyes isn’t “old [...]
Review: Deflagration – A Call to Arms (2008)
When someone mentions Machine Head and “awesome” in the same sentence, I can’t help but laugh. Anyone who knows me knows that I have a fond dislike for all things Machine Head. Their last album The Blackening was hailed by many in the metal community as one of the greateste records of the year, and [...]
Review: Uncooperative Death – Uncooperative Death (2009)
Hailing from Halifax Nova Scotia, relative newcomers Uncooperative Death have released their debut record Uncooperative Death, and are setting out to bring us their take on metal. Oddly though, describing that sound is proving to be quite difficult for me with a mishmash of all kinds of influences ranging from groove metal, to NWOBHM. With [...]
Review: Unholy – New Life Behind Closed Eyes (2009)
New Prosthetic Records signees Unholy and their debut record New Life Behind Closed Eyes, combines the groove of Pantera with the hardcore sensibilities of Throwdown (who ironically, have adopted heavily from Pantera themselves). My average response to albums like this is usually one of indifference, and New Life Behind Closed Eyes is no different.
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Random Album Pile-Up 12
1. Biomechanical – Cannibalised (2007)
Chaos, chaos and more chaos. Unlike the band’s 2005 effort The Empire of the Worlds, the groove, extreme melodies and chaos (on a controlled level) are far from being as apparent on Biomechanical’s latest album Cannibalised. It seems the band has gone off the deep end in terms of [...]
Review: Lamb of God – Wrath (2009)
Lamb of God are back with their next “epic” release (Jesus I am fucking hilarious…) Wrath. Fanfare in magazines and online, week long devotions on Satellite radio, interviews, itunes samples, etc etc etc. I think it’s safe to say that Lamb of God have turned into heavy metal superstars. Who woulda thunk? I remember listening [...]
