Rimfrost – Veraldar Nagli – Review

November 1, 2009

Double-bass thunder, flutter-picking mixed with arctic thrash, with anthemic Nordic roar, snakespit, and blackened yowl slathered generously atop this cake.

Outbreak – Review

November 1, 2009

I haven’t liked a new hardcore band in years, but I like this one. They’re from Maine. Singer (and label owner) Ryan O’Connor has a great, distinctive voice.

Modena – Review

November 1, 2009

Modena is a new, young band from Raleigh, NC, not a genius, tragically-addicted band from Seattle in 1990 that created the style, like Alice in Chains.

Baroness – Blue Record – Review

November 1, 2009

An amazing and diverse band, so textured and well-versed, metal fans would be missing out on a real gem if they didn’t snag this one and absorb it thoroughly.

Edguy – Tinnitus Sanctus – Review

October 1, 2009

Edguy is known for having a sense of humor. That makes them easy to like, but these Germans are otherwise content to tread familiar ground in their sound.

Tiamat – Amanethes – Review

June 1, 2009

Edlund’s voice has gotten deeper, as well as more snarling. Three years in Greece has done him well. Many good songs on many good albums, the bar is set high.

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