Tim Den – Page 11 – Lollipop Magazine

The Draft – In a Million Pieces – Review

November 3, 2006

Comparing The Draft to Hot Water Music is a cowardly way to approach the album. Chris Wollard didn’t alter his songwriting just cuz he’s flying a new banner.

Roma 79 – The Great Dying – Review

November 3, 2006

Shoegazey, mathy, intelligent rock that’s unstained by these modern times’ dirty emo/pseudo-R&B hands, which means “totally fucking rulin’.”

Estradasphere – Palace of Mirrors – Review

November 3, 2006

Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle, Secret Chiefs 3) discovered Estradasphere, a six-piece from Santa Cruz, CA who utilize classical, rock, and ethnic instrumentation.

Jeremy Enigk – World Waits – Interview

October 20, 2006

An interview with Jeremy Enigk

Slayer – Christ Illusion – Review

October 20, 2006

As iron-willed as God Hates Us All, Christ Illusion brings back the smarter breakdowns, riffs that don’t always revolve around the low E, and different tunings.

Amon Amarth – Wrath of the Norsemen – Review

October 11, 2006

Perhaps the greatest Viking metal band of them all, Amon Amarth present us this three-DVD set featuring five full concerts plus additional backstage material.

Shai Hulud – A Profound Hatred of Man: Shrapnel Inc. – Review

October 6, 2006

Includes the debut three-song EP, the split with Indecision (their best songs ever), the split with Another Victim, and more. They were ahead of their time.

Shai Hulud – Hearts Once Nourished With Hope and Compassion – Review

October 6, 2006

This not only introduced a multi-faceted, technically melodic metalcore band to the world, it predates The Dillinger Escape Plan and countless rip-offs.

Deicide – The Stench of Redemption – Review

October 6, 2006

Deicide’s best album since Serpents of the Light. Hell, maybe it’s even better. An absolutely essential album after so many years of plopping out mediocrity.

Richard Dorfmeister Vs Madrid De Los Austrias – Grand Slam – Review

September 29, 2006

With dub master/deep groover Richard Dorfmeister teaming up with the Latin seduction of Madrid De Los Austrias, how could it go so wrong? In a word: Disco.