Metal Blade Records – Page 37

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: Dave Lombardo Fashion Tips – Column

November 8, 2002

I interview rock guys two, three times a week. I use voice recognition software to transcribe these interviews. It doesn’t always come out as planned though.

Cannibal Corpse – Gore Obsessed – Review

October 28, 2002

Gore Obsessed sees Cannibal Corpse continue their refusal to tone down, “musically progress,” or “experiment” with anything other than pure death metal.

Manowar – Warriors of the World – Review

October 28, 2002

While opening and closing strongly, the Kings of Metal turn into the Kings of Mellow for about 25 minutes of synthesized filler and wayward ballads.

All That Remains – Behind Silence and Solitude – Review

September 9, 2002

You can’t listen to this and not think of Amon Amarth or In Flames. Thematically, they’re lost in thought, questioning faith, and willing themselves on.

Callenish Circle – Flesh Power Domination – Review

July 5, 2002

Long-suffering for ten years and Dutch, Callenish Circle have evolved from old death to nü death (!) creating a fast, perfectly-serviceable Swedish thrash.

Gwar – Violence Has Arrived – Review

May 17, 2002

It’s another frightful and diabolical plunge into the bowels of indecency that shames their goofy We Kill Everything.

Gwar – Phallus in Wonderland – Review

April 19, 2002

Like a Monty Python skits mixing actors in surreal environments and illustrated worlds with a lotta gore and drooling and spooge, but take away most, um, sense.

Bolt Thrower – Honour-Valour-Pride – Review

March 22, 2002

They sound as inspired as ever, and have just a hint of musical growth in their tales of war and carnage.

Transatlantic – Bridge Across Forever – Review

March 1, 2002

A prog rock supergroup consisting of Flower Kings’ Roine Stolt, Spock’s Beard’s Neal Morse, Marillion’s Pete Trewavas, and Dream Theater’s Mike Portnoy.

Armored Saint – Nod to the Old School – Review

February 22, 2002

Some even older than what I had, revamps of material I liked dirty (but these are cool too), and will provide even diehards with between-the-cracks stuff.