Through poisoning and perseverance, MetalMattLongo wrenches two reviews from France.
The irony is palpable, because my current vacation means I will update the site infrequently, plus miss three of my radio shows, three Metal Mondays at Nectar’s, and the WRUV station meeting where they’ll announce this DJ love.
Aug 022011
“Heavy metal, for all intents and purposes, is a death factory.” ~Keith Spillett
I dig the new site lots. Minimalist, black-and-white, easily navigable, and modeled after the “Option Paralysis” font and logo.
The entire week prior to its release, get an extreme stream (exstream?) of the Italian metal powerhouse.
Rating: 5/5
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Does “Fables of the Sleepless Empire” hold up to “In a Flesh Aquarium”, a nigh perfect opus? I like the guitar and violin work better, though the production feels slightly weaker or overdone in parts, but the compositions are quirky, complex and ultimately awe-inspiring. The answer: yes, they still hold the torch.
Rating: 2.5/5
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Mind over Metal Limerick 26
Jul 282011
That’s how I read it anyway. Also, a quick question or two about those ambiguous “death metal record sales” stats.
Rating: 4.5/5
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Serpent Venom slithers across the pond from the United Kingdom, containing former members of doom bands that are unknown to the casual fan. That is, unless you’re familiar with Gaz Ricketts of Sloth, who handles vocal duties. I stumbled upon “Carnal Altar” by chance and just had to add my two cents.
Jul 272011
Deadfall is the brainchild of Berkelee smartypants Eddie Kim, who wrote, produced, recorded, performed guitar, programmed drums, engineered, mastered, and — I dunno — catered? Man, good of him to get bassist Sean Dusoe in there for balance. Control much? I know the feeling….
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