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Classic review: Sentenced “North from Here” [Spinefarm Records]

Whereas plenty of death metal bands from Europe made the switch to something softer and less metallic overtime, Sentenced remain unique in this category when...

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Review: MOS GENERATOR / DI’AUL ‘SPLIT’ [Argonauta Records]

Two bands with strongly complimentary sounds come together in a rock hard split EP that promises to delight listeners with its vintage feel and heavy...

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Review: Miasmal Sabbath “Ominous Radiance” [Unholy Prophecies]

With a very interesting sound combining elements of death/doom, black metal and old school hardcore, Miasmal Sabbath deliver one of the more unique sounding records...

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Review: Keys of Orthanc “Unfinished Conquests” [Naturmacht Productions]

Keys of Orthanc have released quite a peculiar album, all things considered. The band has a had a steady output of yearly music since their...

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Review: DeathEpoch “Abysmal Invocation” [Putrid Cult]

I didn’t know what to expect at first – the intro/1st track came on. A tribal dance drum beat as if an orgy of a...

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Review: Zakk Sabbath “Vertigo” [Magnetic Eye Records]

Besides Black Label Society and the solo project Zakk Wylde also plays in tribute band Zakk Sabbath. Until quite recently it was a live band...

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Review: Draghkar “At the Crossroads of Infinity” [Unspeakable Axe Records]

The end of time, the end of existence, and the end of reality can be seen as a common experience, something that we all share...

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Review: En Minor “When The Cold Truth Has Worn Its Miserable Welcome Out” [Season Of Mist]

At his age of 52 Philip Anselmo already founded or participated in more than 20 bands and projects, not including Pantera: from world-wide famous like...

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Review: BATUSHKA “Раскол/Raskol” [Witching Hour Productions]

One of the Polish black metal leaders Batushka, famous for controversial split into two bands, continue to create music under the same names (Батюшка and...

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Review: KALT VINDUR “…And Nothing is Endless” [Witching Hour Productions]

Young Polish band Kalt Vindur has released via the Witching Hour Productions its second full-length album “…And Nothing is Endless”, continuing to develop the chosen...

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Review: OBSECRATION “Onwards the Mystic Paths of the Dead” [Witching Hour Productions]

The Greek band Obsecration throughout the entire 30-year history of existence can be proud of formidable list of records, though “Onwards the Mystic Paths of...

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Review: Airforce “Strike Hard” [Pitch Black Records]

British Heavy Metal band Airforce exists since the middle 80s in one form or another, yet the band’s discography is extremely short. Seems like musicians...

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Review: NOTÖRIOUS “Glamorized” [Sliptrick records]

This is yet another hair metal throwback band, that tries really heard to be like Mötley Crüe, but what can I say? I’ve enjoyed this....

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Review: EYES “Underperformer”

Denmark’s Eyes unveil themselves to the world with a furious and passionate debut. Gut churning riffs and chaotic cries of anguish and rage fuel the...

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Review: Expander “Neuropunk Boostergang” [Profound Lore Records]

Combining a swirling psychedelia with very danceable grooves, Austin Texas’ Expander unleashes a wild torrent of metallic punk rock that sets it apart from just...

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Review: Eggs of Gomorrh “Outpregnate” [Krucyator Productions] + PROFANE ORDER “Slave Morality” [Sentient Ruin]

Eggs of Gomorrh “Outpregnate” [Krucyator Productions] I have never heard of this quartet from Switzerland before so, being that I rarely get to hear Swiss...

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Review: Blackdeath “Phantasmhassgorie” [Heidens Hart Records]

BlackDeath has been around forever (well… 1998) and has never drifted away from the calls to Metal they make and hymn creations they invoke. Soundwise,...

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Review: Proscrito “Llagas y Estigmas” [Memento Mori]

Proscrito are located in Spain and play a no-frills form of mid to slow Death Metal. “Llagas y Estigmas” (translation: sores and stigmas) is their...

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Review: Yaldabaoth “That Which Wets the Saccharine Palate” [Aesthetic Death]

Yaldabaoth (Alaska, US) is embedded in influence by 50% Black Metal inspiration and 50% progressive chord surf. While not what I would call “symphonic” and...

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Review: Nocturn “Like A Seed Of Dust” [Sliptrick Records]

Nocturn is a young band from France, which blend symphony, Death Metal, Black Metal and many other elements in their music. The band’s debut album...