Very few times in my “career” as a critic have I come across an indie metal band that has legitimately WOW’ed me, but Worcester, Massachusett’s Evince Mythos have done just that ten fold. Evince Mythos plays a brand of symphonic power metal that is very Euro-centric (and considering virtually the entire genre of symphonic metal [...]
Finding surprises in your own backyard kicks ass. No, I don’t mean finding an old Playboy hidden by your older brother 10 years ago behind the dog house, I mean a figurative backyard, in my case, the state of Maine. The reason for my surprise is simple, Maine isn’t known for producing quality metal acts [...]
I have to admit, my attention to symphonic and gothic metal this year, female fronted groups in particular, has been terrible. I have found my attentions so focused on the revitalized thrash and traditional scenes, that symphonic and goth metal has seemingly fallen by the wayside of All Metal Resource even after the stellar live [...]
Live albums are a finicky thing, especially with reviewers. Most people who are interested in purchasing a live album are usually prescribed fans of the band to begin with, so therefore, commenting on the quality of each song cannot be done in a traditional way because most people already know what to expect. However, what [...]
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!
