Reviews
Marduk finally,finally have some real competition in the "faster than death"-race for the coveted speed cup.Sweden’s Setherial marches into the lands where originality and extreme speed reigns supreme! a great contribution in making the album even more brutal is the presence of Themgoroth(Dark Funeral) as sessions screamer,his influences of Dark funeral very evident and helping… Read More Setherial – Hell Eternal
Why Tom Angelripper felt it was so necessary to explore the punk side of metal for so many years,when Sodoms claim to fame was firmly entrenched in classic thrash metal splendor,seems strange to me.Code Red is a triumphant return to form, this album should have been a follow up to Tapping The Vein( even though… Read More Sodom – Code Red
The fires set by AngelCorpse on their debut "Hammer Of The Gods" are now raging out of control.save your soul( if you have one,that is…)motherfuckers..stop, drop and roll! The Inexorable is this bands 3rd crusing full length, further exploring the frontiers of hyperblasting mayhem and morbid angel-esq terror riffing.This album is a mindfuck of intensity..never… Read More Angelcorpse – The Inexorable
Originally formed in 1983,Necrophagia began as an entirely different beast than the 1999/2000 version.Although the main characteristics of the original incarnation are still present (Killjoy’s-sick vox and the abundance of gore/horror elements and influsions),the band has taken on a different sound and presence in Holocausto.., with the exception of the re-release of the classic Seasons… Read More Necrophagia – Holocausto De La Morte
Hailed as the best thrash album of all time Reign Is Blood is nothing less than that This is a speed metal massacre from the start to the end.Angel of Death the first track starts and the ride begins with fast riffs and then Toms screams and we have lift off. This song has come… Read More Slayer – Reign In Blood
Redemption can be a very rewarding achievement and bay areas’ Testament have come full circle from their long hard fight back to a caliber of creativity that hasn’t been experienced since a long time. Thrash metal has reborn and who else can be the proud parents again than Testament?The years haven’t been exactly kind to… Read More Testament – The Gathering
Not only is Himinbjorg one of the best bands i have heard from France(the others being,doom merchants Misanthrope and technical death-thrashers Agressor).They seem to be one of the most creative gems overlooked in the pagan black metal scene.In The Ravens Shadow is their second offering and their most brilliant to date which finds the band… Read More Himinbjorg – In The Raven’s Shadow
For all those black metal freeks out there, and also those who wanna get in to the scene, this is one of the all time classic compilation from all the bands emerging from the cold northland. This is a black metal sampler made by Typhoon and Euronymous [ R.I.P ] years ago to give the… Read More Various – Nordic Metal : A Tribute To Euronymous
This is Slayers best album ever although most people say its Reign In Blood. Slayer are know for being speed demons and this album kicks off at a 200bpm with War Ensemble which is fast and furious its a Killer song. Then follows some great tracks like Blood Red,Spirit In Black and Expendable Youth which… Read More Slayer – Seasons In The Abyss
What can be said about them what hasn’t been said till now. One of the foremost band in the death metal genre, Morbid Angel has been continuously evolving the genre with their consistent and ever evolving music. The death metal masters from Florida have once again proved their dominance in the genre with the release… Read More Morbid Angel – Gateways To Annhilation
"White: Nightmare In The End" is the second compilation album from the End Records supporting all their bands following their first one called "…Until The End Of Time". All the bands signed onto the records are showcased on this disc. The disc feature bands with varied musical styles which makes this album real special. Underground… Read More The End Records – White : Nightmares In The End
Few people can match Chuck Schuldiner talent and creativity.One of the first Death Metal bands Death has built us a strong fan following and had some great releases like Symbolic and Leprosy and their new offering Sound Of Perseverance is one of their best efforts so far.This time Richard Christy(I think) is on drums.Some awesome… Read More Death – Sound Of Perseverance