Century Media Records – Page 23

Naglfar – Sheol – Review

March 8, 2003

Despite the crisp sound, the band still create a thrashy wall of no hope, one that looms large due to the much improved vocal cackle of Jens Ryden.

Avantasia – The Metal Opera Pt. II – Review

February 14, 2003

An army of vocalists, many distinct, some cliché, each committed to enunciation like a diction school, most recalling the many facets of Bruce Dickinson.

And Oceans – Cypher – Review

January 30, 2003

A cross between Arcturus, Zyklon, Peccatum, Rammstein, and The Kovenant, with songs that are surprisingly accessible.

Into Eternity – Dead or Dreaming – Review

January 10, 2003

There’s death, prog, traditional, black, hardcore, doom, all sent singularly unique through the band’s three lead vocalist dimensionality.

Lacuna Coil – Comalies – Review

January 3, 2003

While there are still plenty of clunker moments and weak, swirly noodling on Comalies, Andrea is pretty snarling Hetfield when not over-dramatizing.

Dark Tranquillity – Damage Done – Review

January 3, 2003

Even if Damage Done is the heavier, more guitary and growly back-to-the-roots album folks are calling it, there are still a lot of keyboards.

Iced Earth – Tribute to the Gods – Review

January 3, 2003

This here’s a cover album. Some swagger, some crank metal loud’n’proud, and some bow before the alter of hard rock. It’s pretty damn cool.

Bloodbath – Resurrection Through Carnage – Review

January 3, 2003

Bringing back the original Swedish sound. What did you expect from members of Opeth, Katatonia, Diabolical Masquerade, and Exit 13 (the mighty Dan Swano!)?

Rotting Christ – Genesis – Review

January 3, 2003

Rotting Christ has created the most groundbreaking record of their career, and without even a trace element of permissive female lust or cinematic FX.

Shadows Fall – The Art of Balance – Interview

January 3, 2003

An interview with vocalist Brian Fair