Lollipop Magazine

Ulver – Natens Madrigal – Review

September 1, 1997

Norwegian Black Metal that makes my skin want to jump off. Ulver, which means wolf, attempts to capture the romanticism and brutality of lycanthropy.

Sundown – Design 19 – Review

September 1, 1997

The (kinda) all-star collaboration of Sweden’s Cemetary and Tiamat results in this Goth rock/metal record.

Satyricon – Nemesis Divine – Review

September 1, 1997

Top-notch Norwegian Black Metal. Drumming so fast, guitarwork so quick, vocals so raspy, and keyboards so eerie it’ll make your head spin.

Paingod – Review

September 1, 1997

Chugga-chugga-chugga. Roaring lyrics about harsh reality and all that. Formerly Raped Ape, Florida’s Paingod have released their debut on Century Media.

Old Man’s Child – Born of the Flickering – Review

September 1, 1997

Layered, snarling vocals, guitar solos that sing, and a reserved use of keyboards. Born of the Flickering is an inspiring record. Amazingly, their debut.

Alastis – The Other Side – Review

September 1, 1997

Slow, strong, and powerful, the majority is chunky and gruff, while interludes such as the intro/bridge in “Slaves of Rot” break up the monotony.

A Tribute to Judas Priest: Legends of Metal – Review

February 1, 1997

A Tribute to Judas Priest compiles established metal bands who were obviously inspired by Priest and fought by their side as true defenders of the faith.

Strapping Young Lad – City – Interview

February 1, 1997

An interview with Devin Townsend

Stuck Mojo – Pigwalk – Interview

November 1, 1996

An interview with vocalist Bonz

Nevermore – The Politics of Ecstasy – Review

November 1, 1996

The layering alone in the title track is astounding, the crisp phrasing could saw through cold steel, and the musicianship is not something often heard today.