Lollipop Magazine

Norma Jean – Redeemer – Review

March 12, 2007

Little more than a pleasant genre band, one of thousands, and all the artist graphic design in the booklet doesn’t make the music any better.

Underoath – They’re Only Chasing Safety – Review

January 31, 2005

Much hyped. Generic mediocre metalcore, save for the techno/keyboard bits used on certain songs, Underoath never really build up enough steam.

Zao – Legendary – Review

April 5, 2004

Vibrant, emotional, and always forging forward with their blend of hardcore, metal, and rock, Zao positioned themselves as leaders, not followers.

The Agony Scene – Review

March 1, 2004

Moments of fearsome noise here, howls from hell, stuttering riffs to make you look foolish if you try to snap your fingers to it, and plenty of jaw-dropping moments.

Extol – Synergy – Review

October 29, 2003

The crisp synchopations and the sharp-sounding vocals give Synergy a more “machinery” feel, unlike Undeceived’s theme of weeping humanity.

Demon Hunter – Review

June 20, 2003

From the ashes of the Christian band Training for Utopia comes Demon Hunter, an explosive band that could bowl over an 18-wheeler.

Zao – A Parade of Chaos – Review

January 3, 2003

A chaotic frenzy of noisecore-meets-death metal angst spewing forth, but also a passionate, Catholic mindset fueling rock’n’roll intensity.

Underoath – The Changing of Times – Interview

November 8, 2002

An interview with guitarist Tim McTague

Still Breathing – September – Review

July 12, 2002

Giving Candace from Walls of Jericho a run for her money as an explosive front woman, Still Breathing screamer Dacey Buntin is a rabid firecracker.

Soul Embraced – This Is My Blood – Review

July 12, 2002

A wonderful amalgamation of Sepultura, older-era Prong and Carcass, and some hardcore tendencies, but the death metal vocal style is a bit irritating.