Deadworld – The Machine – Review December 1, 1993 Doom that plods along at a triceratops’ pace. Heavy synth beats slam down. On top is the metallic guitar and hyper-distorted vocals.
Candy Striper Death Orgy – Review December 1, 1993 A few death roars and fun deathly gimmicks, but mostly they have the monster mosh madness of Kreator, Hallow’s Eve, Possessed, and the humor of S.O.D.
Ashes – Review December 1, 1993 Ashes takes hardcore to a new extreme with a female singer. They hail from Maryland, and have been around for a couple of years.
Alice In Chains – Jar Of Flies – Review December 1, 1993 The vocals rarely break a sweat. The soothing despair laps like gentle waves against the occasional wah-soaked guitar or mournful voice box statement.
Souls At Zero – Review December 1, 1993 Wrathchild (later Wrathchild America) was a pretty basic metal band, Souls At Zero emerged with the same line-up and a blistering sound.
Toetag – Reality – Review October 1, 1993 A dose of Reality from Toe Tag. They were actually able to pull off capturing the raw energy of their live show and put it in a cellophaned package.
Grind Ring – Review September 1, 1993 I was instantly kicked in the teeth by the powerful vocals. At 4:30 in the morning, that’s quite an accomplishment.
Knockdown – Will To Live – Review June 1, 1993 Knockdown is a Marlboro/Northboro based straight-edge hardcore band.
Riot Act – Review June 1, 1993 Like a tightly-clenched fist, it twitches and waits for its time. The wound-up and tightly-packed energy source is soon to be released with a smirk.
Slowpoke – Review June 1, 1993 With all the talent and experience behind each band member in the Western MA grunge/funk band, there is little doubt that they’ll be successful.