Authors: Bryer Wharton
Review: Primogenorum – Damned Hearts in the Abyss of Madness
Primogenorum = Ossea Cyphus + Void Meditation Cult + Walknut … read more
Review: Possession – His Best Deceit
Leave it to Iron Bonehead productions to put the K in kvlt giving these black thrashers from Austria a wider release on what formally is a “demo tape.” That’s all in the eyes of the beholder in regards to the actual status of a release. … read more
Review: Pro-Pain – The Final Revolution
This is 12 cuts of the heaviest shit the band has done in a while. All the qualities you want in a metal record—riffs, grooves, crazy solos—yeah, it fucking rocks. I can’t find a bad song in the bunch. … read more
Review: Purgation – Exterminated Malfeasance
Behind the louder noises are stellar death metal groove punches and some just-as-stellar sweet bass playing. Looking at this record from the optimistic point of view, it’s damn pleasing, it just takes a few listens of aural adjustments and you get the full devastating effect of it all. … read more
Review: Prong – Ruining Lives
One might imagine following 2012’s Carved Into Stone—Prong’s most acclaimed and commercially successful album since the landmark 1994 record Cleansing—would put some pressure on the band. … read more
Review: Orbeth – Space Themes
Orbeth = Devin Townsend + Joe Satriani + Augury … read more
Review: Mutilated Veterans – Necro Crust Warhead
Mutilated Veterans = early Bolt Thrower + Machetazo + Anti Cimex … read more
Review: Obituary – Inked in Blood
Obituary = Asphyx + Death + Malevolent Creation … read more
Review: Mourning Mist – Self-titled
Mourning Mist = Ulver + Bethlehem + Grayceon … read more
Review: Napalm Death – Apex Predator – Easy Meat
Napalm Death = Repulsion + Bolt Thrower + Unseen Terror … read more