Hellchild – Bareskin – Review

June 1, 2000

From the striking of the first chords, Japan’s Hellchild reminds me of Heartwork-era Carcass with their groove-based power-death metal.

Greyarea – Fanbelt Algebra – Review

June 1, 2000

If you thought Black Train Jack had great sing-alongs, think again. (Ex-members of BTJ, Warzone, Token Entry, Crown of Thornz, and No Redeeming Social Value.)

Grave Digger – Excalibur – Review

June 1, 2000

It’s wordy, overwrought, and stuffed with fussy parts, but the carnal rhythms keep the show earthy and mischievous. Fast like Helloween, leaden like Accept.

Breach – Venom – Review

June 1, 2000

They’ve been influenced as much by later, metal-er Earth Crisis as by later, more-accessible Napalm Death. And a bit of Neurosis and Eyehategod.

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