On 02.07.10, In Album Reviews, By Matt Longo
TTEOTD has come a long way since 2005’s Bloodlust. After switching vocalists and releasing the superior Malice, three-fifths of the band quit. This left bassist Jake Ososkie and founding guitarist Justin Longshore to regroup (literally). The end result finds the deathcore quintet inching ever closer toward death metal. Producer Eric Rutan (Hate Eternal/Morbid Angel) likely initiated this change. Skepis is self-produced, and I think much was learned down in Mana Studios.
On 02.06.10, In Album Reviews, By Matt Longo
It’s only natural to expect something this majestic from one of Emperor’s pillars, but the fact that Ihsahn consistently delivers music of this caliber solidifies his deserved reputation as a leader in not just black metal, but the music world at large.
The first pick for Best of 2010!
On 02.01.10, In Album Reviews, By Matt Longo
The word that describes the Finnish sextet’s fourth album is “more”. There’s more memorable compositions, more attention to subtle details, and more successful sonic experiments. This is also their first time recording at Fascination Street with the famed Jens Bogren, who has worked on several superb albums, including the last couple from Daylight Dies, Katatonia’s latest, and perhaps most importantly, everything Opeth has released in the last five years.
On 01.31.10, In Album Reviews, By Willie Strausser
If any band can still put out decent melodeath, it’s Hypocrisy. Many of their brethren have either fallen, been poppified, or just can no longer write good songs. However, that isn’t the case here. You won’t find too many classics, but every song will make you pump your fist and band your head. That’s really all you need from a metal album, is it not?
Translator
Random Live Shots