Lollipop Magazine

Agalloch – Ashes Against the Grain – Review

October 6, 2006

Sprawling and expansive, yet it retains certain classic elements. Doom, enhanced by cavernous vocals, creates a sort of controlled black metal symphony.

The Gathering – Home – Review

September 29, 2006

Anneke’s voice soars above the tinkerings, pulses, and throbs, always sounding vaguely Irish to these ears. The catch in her throat will put a lump in yours.

Hammers of Misfortune – The Locust Years – Interview

September 29, 2006

An interview with guitarist John Cobbett

Voivod – Katorz – Review

August 25, 2006

Katorz is jumpy, nervy, punchy, and organic, like an early Voivod album, the guys finding a punk rock ethic that inspires to action.

Sadus – Out For Blood – Review

June 30, 2006

Still around after 20+ years. Despite having never been a major player in the thrash/death scene, the band have persevered without losing an ounce of potency.

The Gathering – A Sound Relief – Review

April 28, 2006

Expertly shot, 15-song show of mellow songs. This causes impatience, but is quelled by Anneke looking great in white top, white pants, and white sneakers.

Subterranean Masquerade – Suspended Animation Dreams – Review

January 13, 2006

Smart metal. For fans of Opeth and Anathema, or Pink Floyd fans who like some doom growl with their heavy guitar and meandering guitarwork.

Head Control System – Murder Nature – Review

January 1, 2006

Daniel Cardoso (ex-Sirus, Re:aktor) and Kristoffer Garm Rygg (Ulver/ex-Arcturus/Borknagar). Conceptual metal with space and electronic trinkets.

Green Carnation – The Quiet Offspring – Review

November 4, 2005

Tchort was bass player for Emperor after he left the original Green Carnation (the other guys formed In The Woods), and current member of Carpathian Forest.

Ulver – Blood Inside – Review

November 4, 2005

Orchestral ambience, trip hop-imbued electronica, metallic guitars, big band jazz exuberance, prog rock sensibility, and purely experimental awe.