Lollipop Magazine

Hopesfall – The Satellite Years – Review

June 20, 2003

The secret to Hopesfall’s success is their intricate styling and the creative melodic passages woven throughout each song.

Demon Hunter – Review

June 20, 2003

From the ashes of the Christian band Training for Utopia comes Demon Hunter, an explosive band that could bowl over an 18-wheeler.

Zao – A Parade of Chaos – Review

January 3, 2003

A chaotic frenzy of noisecore-meets-death metal angst spewing forth, but also a passionate, Catholic mindset fueling rock’n’roll intensity.

The Postman Syndrome – Terraforming – Review

January 3, 2003

Jazz, hardcore, prog, and metal all find their way into the quintet’s debut offering, Terraforming. A true gem of 2002.

The Dream Is Dead – Letter of Resignation – Review

January 3, 2003

Indianapolis supergroup The Dream Is Dead (featuring ex-members of Burn It Down, Harikari, and Sutek Conspiracy) come together quite nicely as a team.

End of All – Review

January 3, 2003

End of All’s self-titled release has a very nice abrasive mix of hardcore intensity and death metal momentum.

Eighteen Visions – Vanity – Review

January 3, 2003

While still containing some of the hardcore/noisecore elements of past works, Vanity sees the band bringing more melody and a rock’n’roll feel to the mix.

Dead To Fall – Everything I Touch Falls to Pieces – Review

January 3, 2003

An energetic band trying to bring new dimension to the well-traveled hardcore/metal route (with traces of Gothenburg in tow), but they fail on many levels.

Suicide Note – You’re Not Looking So Good – Review

January 3, 2003

Suicide Note are the epitome of what is cool in the music scene nowadays: A band having fun and not sticking to any set guidelines.

Reaching Forward – Burning the Lies – Review

January 3, 2003

Successfully meshing skate punk and NYC hardcore into a powerful, energetic collaboration, Reaching Forward make it look easy on their sophomore full-length.