Strapping Young Lad – Alien – Interview June 13, 2005 An interview with guitarist/vocalist Devin Townsend
Extol – The Blueprint Dives -Review June 13, 2005 Once inside this maelstrom of a record, one finds an arcane cross between Peccatum, Arcturus, Neurosis, Killing Joke, and tour-mates Opeth.
Dark Tranquillity – Character – Review June 13, 2005 After Haven and Damage Done, Character is a snap back to a gruffer vocal, messier/noisier production, faster songs, less keyboards, and more metal.
Children of Bodom – Trashed, Lost and Strung Out – Review June 13, 2005 This is what an EP should be: Short, sweet, and incredibly kick-ass. The new songs on this EP showcase a maturation of their evolving melodic death metal.
Brand New Sin – Recipe For Disaster – Review June 3, 2005 This reeks of Down crossed with your best battered memories of groovy COC served shots by Zakk; vocalist Phil Altier crooning like a redneck Anselmo.
Carnal Forge – Aren’t You Dead Yet? – Review May 30, 2005 Sounding like older Soilwork isn’t a bad thing, but how about trying something a bit different? Carnal Forge can do it: We have a talented band here.
Behemoth – Demigod – Review May 16, 2005 Polish black metal. Chugging guitar riffs, lots of Arabic-sounding lead lines, really mushy cookie monster vocals, but the drummer! Hot damn!
The Haunted – rEVOLVEr – Review April 25, 2005 Peter Dolving is back in the band (he throated the seminal debut), and that improved the lyrics, although his vocals are like any number of thrashers.