Metal/Hardcore Review – Page 128

Death Threat – For God & Government – Review

November 8, 2002

Death Threat are living proof that the real essence of hardcore is alive and well in North America.

Fall Silent – Drunken Violence – Review

November 8, 2002

Brutally raw, crass, and irritating (but in a good way), Fall Silent hits us high ‘n’ low with a sonic assault that could take down a herd of buffalo.

Thrice – The Illusion of Safety – Review

October 28, 2002

Thrice execute the goose bumps-givin’ minor shred riffs like closet Exodus fans and convey a flood of raw emotion seldom achieved with technical arrangements.

Decapitated – Nihility – Review

October 28, 2002

Decapitated are faster, meaner, catchier, more technical, more groovy, and more inventive than any band today (other than Extol).

Cannibal Corpse – Gore Obsessed – Review

October 28, 2002

Gore Obsessed sees Cannibal Corpse continue their refusal to tone down, “musically progress,” or “experiment” with anything other than pure death metal.

Hatebreed – Perseverance – Review

October 28, 2002

Easily one of the best albums of 2002, Hatebreed’s Perseverance is a solid kick to the face, a welcome dose of violent aggression.

Manowar – Warriors of the World – Review

October 28, 2002

While opening and closing strongly, the Kings of Metal turn into the Kings of Mellow for about 25 minutes of synthesized filler and wayward ballads.

Absu – Tara – Review

October 22, 2002

Absu weave Celtic mythology, alchemy, philosophy, Paganism, and a 40-page painting-like booklet into Tara, which – unfortunately – isn’t as interesting.

Avenged Sevenfold – Sounding the Seventh Trumpet – Review

October 4, 2002

The Bad Religion harmonies are tired, the “melodic” post-black metal singing’s just silly, and the music is too busy chasing Meshuggah and At The Gates.

Arch Enemy – Wages of Sin – Review

October 4, 2002

Arch Enemy are back with a long-overdue full-length and a ridiculously crisp, articulate, hungry new vocalist who just happens to be a fox.