This review is dedicated to all metalhead fathers out there. Bear with me and learn why! Novembers Doom is one of the most important doom-death bands from USA, hailing from Chicago. While they've been releasing quality content since 1995, in Europe they seem to be heavily overshadowed by the Peaceville classics. I first came across... Continue Reading →
Well, I had something completely different to post for today, but somebody decided to release new music after 7 years. And, of course, when a band you grew up with releases new music, you stand up and press play. To set the record straight, I still remember the exact moment in my life I first... Continue Reading →
Now this is news! Ihsahn just released a song off his upcoming album ÀMR to be released May 4. If you are following him you most likely are aware of this one, but I will torture you with my opinion nonetheless. First of all there is a big dynamic shift going on, as the keyboards... Continue Reading →
UK band Conjurer have gotten a lot hype on-line recently, as their debut is nearing it's launch on March 9 (delayed from the original date of Feb 23). Here is the first and only advance track from the album, and if the whole thing sounds even 60% as good as this, it will be one of... Continue Reading →
While I'm working on a band retrospective for In Vain, I thought I'd give you a taste from they latest album Currents. So let's discuss the first one, Seekers of the Truth. This was their first advance track of the album, and it shows a good portion of what In Vain do best: progressive melodeath with big guitar hooks,... Continue Reading →
Supergroups are always a double edged sword. On the one hand you have a number of highly talented, experienced musicians coming together to bring a common vision. On the other hand you have clashing egos, and bombastic press release blurbs showing off pedigree but no substance or originality. This is why I never understood this... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest with you, I am a huge Orphaned Land fan. It's one of the few bands that I've seen multiple time live, at one point twice in the same week, and I never miss them when they swing by. My wife and I have their albums on constant rotation, rain, sleet or snow,... Continue Reading →
Not Kinetic Per Se 