Lollipop Magazine

Swallow the Sun – The Morning Never Came – Review

September 30, 2005

Yes, the songs are wicked long. Yes, they’re slow and ominous. But the musicianship and the songwriting are phenomenal.

Immolation – Harnessing Ruin – Review

June 13, 2005

Angular guitars are complimented by atmospheric melodies, instilling visions of fiery oblivion. If there’s a soundtrack to damnation, Harnessing Ruin is it.

Behemoth – Demigod – Review

May 16, 2005

Polish black metal. Chugging guitar riffs, lots of Arabic-sounding lead lines, really mushy cookie monster vocals, but the drummer! Hot damn!

Aborted – Goremageddon – Review

February 16, 2004

Take a highly-caffeinated early Carcass, give it a gloss that rivals a spacelab, stick sharp knives in its hands, and strap rocket roller skates to its feet.

Vital Remains – Dechristianize – Review

November 12, 2003

Remember how fast Brutal Truth’s original drummer was? Vital Remains’ Dave Suzuki’s got him beat.

Divine Empire – Nostradamus – Review

October 8, 2003

Bulldozer-strength, Morbid Angel-sounding Floridian death metal from ex-members of Malevolent Creation.

Behemoth – Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond) – Review

May 16, 2003

Incredible production, with occasional dramatic keyboard flourishes, Zos Kia Cultus (Here and Beyond) is totally devastating.

Absu – Tara – Review

October 22, 2002

Absu weave Celtic mythology, alchemy, philosophy, Paganism, and a 40-page painting-like booklet into Tara, which – unfortunately – isn’t as interesting.

Fire on the Brain – Volume 1 – Review

August 2, 2002

Sporting frighteningly unique visionaries, as well as some of the finest of the traditional lot, it’s a wonder kids can overlook this roster.

Dim Mak – Intercepting Fist – Review

July 5, 2002

I was wondering what the rest of Ripping Corpse have been up to. Sure, Erik Rutan went on to Hate Eternal and Morbid Angel, but what about the others?