Review: Riverwood – Shadows And Flames
Egyptian progressive/folk metal outfit Riverwood’s sophomore album Shadows And Flames is a bombastic release with many moving parts, but one that ultimately leaves you wishing for more.
Pensées Nocturnes – Douce Fange
An exemplary example of all a French black metal album should be, rejoicing in French heritage with tasteful, albeit crazy, cabaret orchestrations.
Review: The Dali Thundering Concept – All Mighty Men
This is one of my favorite, if not my actual favorite progressive metalcore/deathcore release in years.
Review: Aural Cadence – Aural Cadence
Great melody, excellent instrumental harmony, sappy vocals; is this not par for the course in most traditional prog metal?
Review: Aethereus – Leiden
A beautiful blend of melody and dissonance.
Review: Dark Millennium – Acid River
A glimpse into 90s death-doom from rose colored glasses.
Review: Culak – Holy Tempest
2022 starts off with an…ehhh?
Review: Demoniac – So It Goes
Chilean thrashers Demoniac begin the year with an absolute ripper of an album, with a few unique twists guaranteed to make your head bang.
Review: Oceana – The Pattern
A somewhat deathened take on standard prog metal
Review: Meer – Playing House
Catchy hooks and outstanding vocals from a Norwegian alt-pop octet.