Century Media Records – Page 32

Nevermore – Dreaming Neon Black – Review

April 1, 1999

A semi-autobiographical tale based on the utter, blank, unsolved disappearance of a loved one and the subsequent descent into madness.

Twin Obscenity – For Blood, Honour And Soil – Review

January 1, 1999

I still wonder how black metal got to be the sound of the Northern woods in winter, but it is not ours to question the corpsepaint.

Strapping Young Lad – No Sleep ‘Till Bedtime – Review

January 1, 1999

Six live tracks from the two studio albums, plus a live version of the unreleased “Far Beyond Metal” and two studio tracks previously released only in Japan.

Alastis – Revenge – Review

January 1, 1999

Alastis has taken the safe route and stuck to the same formula that made The Other Side a good, but unremarkable album.

Jag Panzer – The Age Of Mastery – Review

January 1, 1999

Jag Panzer leapt quickly to the fore with their debut masterpiece back in ’83. But then total drift, bootlegging, comeback records, and now The Age Of Mastery.

Identity Four – Review

November 1, 1998

If you’re into heavy music and have never heard of Century Media, you aren’t very into heavy music.

Old Man’s Child – Ill-Natured Spiritual Invasion – Review

November 1, 1998

Where Emperor and Enslaved have epic, riff-packed songs often surpassing ten minutes, Galder’s are more concise, straight-to-the jugular tunes. Catchy, even.

Firestarter – Review

November 1, 1998

Firestarter could be your foot in the door that, once opened, allows a beautiful darkness into your life.

Katatonia – Discouraged Ones – Review

November 1, 1998

To elucidate on their sound, Katatonia lean toward a doomy vibe, but tend toward more melody rather than heavy sound and rhythm.

Samael – Exodus – Review

November 1, 1998

A 29 minute grab-bag of new tracks. A no man’s land between death, black, Goth, and industrial with the smooth drinkability of classic metal.