1. The Acacia Strain - Continent (2008)
You know how I spend a lot of time discussing my distaste for many a deathcore band? Well, consider this band one of those outlaws who contend for the title of most distasteful. Continent is full of uninspired, monotone growls on top of a bit more crunchy metalcore [...]

There is a new media clip out of symphonic death metallers Atrocity covering Frankie Goes to Hollywood hit “Relax.” You can access the sample here. Its very interesting…to say the least.

Ah yes, power metal—straight up, generic, uninspired, and boring. I will say right up front that I cannot stand most power metal anymore because it all sounds so much alike. While there are gimmicky catches, like the utterly ridiculous speed of Dragonforce or the catchy lyrics of Sonata Arctica, typical power metal consists of drumming [...]

Maybe it’s because I was listening to a generic power metal album just previous to this, or because this one is so different from many I’ve heard lately—despite my lack of enthusiasm for power metal in general, Nightwish has blown me away with their new album, Dark Passion Play. From the very first song, it [...]

Famed former Fear Factory and Roadrunner United guitarist Dino Cazares (now playing full time with Divine Heresy) went on stage with symphonic metal band Epica for a special rendition of Fear Factory hit Replica. Yes, I had the same reaction. Anyway, here is the video.

One of the most dynamic metal bands around today (seconded only by Amorphis perhaps). They went from kick ass death metal, to symphonic masters. Enjoy Therion live!