Review: An Abstract Illusion – Woe
A sophomore album so massive it took two reviewers to conquer it!
Review: Zemeth – Loneliness
Another day, another underrated Japanese guitar god slinging out hot neo-romantic solos. It’s like if Galneryus were high on caffeine and had harsh vocals.
Review: Ambrius – Effigies of Time
Ambrius boldly attempt to break the mould, but said mould is only ever broken temporarily before they fall back into their routine
Review: Dusk Chapel – Astrophysics And Abnormal Activities
A complex and intricate release, Dusk Chapel’s Astrophysics And Abnormal Activities finds its place firmly among established names in the genre.
Review: Wilderun – Epigone
Listening to Wilderun is like eating the best coffee ice cream you’ve ever tasted but you occasionally bite into coffee chunks that are a little too bitter for your senses.
Review: Clayshaper – Vampiric
The Shaper conjures up something wicked in his debut album but evil tends to come at a price…
Review: Fall of Stasis – The Chronophagist
Tech death musician tries to write about an album that’s not really tech death. Fails miserably. More at 11.
Review: Iomair – Fishing For An Apparition
I do not like folk metal.
Review: Burned in Effigy – Rex Mortem
A young band to watch, debuting with well-balanced melodeath full of technical and neoclassical elements
Review: Dessiderium – Aria
A great progressive death album with a hint of optimism instead of the usual entirely brooding fare.