Metal Blade Records – Page 37

Dies Irae – The Sin War – Review

July 2, 2003

This is Vader members Mauser and Doc’s side band. Ironic, then, that this sophomore release is actually better than the last Vader full-length, Revelations.

Amon Amarth – Versus the World – Review

June 13, 2003

The Crusher was kinda weak, but the Swedes have returned to form with this slab of ultra melodic, mythological whoop-ass.

Cattle Decapitation – To Serve Man – Review

January 31, 2003

Gore grind that flies off the handle as soon as you hit play. Like Carcass, Cattle Decapitation use their gory imagery as a protest against meat consumption.

Lizzy Borden: The Murderess Metal Road Show Live – Review

January 3, 2003

A celebrated ’85 presentation, but you gotta laugh at Lizzy’s get-ups. Getting past that, the band is spot-on, much more progressive than their reputation.

“Dead Mexican in my Headphones”: Multi-Talented Devin Townsend – Column

January 3, 2003

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.

Vader – Revelations – Review

November 15, 2002

The brutality and machine gun pummeling are still around, but everything sounds less convincing and cohesive.

Vehemence – God Was Created – Review

November 8, 2002

I was laughing at the album art until the CD started playing. Baroque acoustic guitars beneath Suffocation-style vocals? Early-In Flames duel lead riffing? Wow!

The Crown – Crowned In Terror – Review

November 8, 2002

An experience that gels to your bones like only the best metal albums can: A shock treatment that not only leaves you in disbelief, but with an afterglow.

“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.