Reviews written by: Tsvetan
Reviews
Graceless - Chants From Purgatory
<p>I remember that I was really impressed by Graceless' first two albums "Shadowlands" and "Where Vultures Know Your Name". It was an excellent doom/death metal back then and is the same now with their third full-length offering "Chants From Purgatory". </p><p>You will hear a flawless mix of Bolt Thrower and Asphyx, crushing guitar riffs, poun...
06/12/2022
Revolting - The Terror Threshold
<p>"The Terror Threshold" is the second full-length album of Rogga Johansson's Revolting. Originally released in 2010 by Razorback records, now in 2022, the record is being re-released on a vinyl for the first time by the Dutch label Doc-Records. </p><p>If you know Revolting (and Rogga's projects as a whole) you should know what to expect - no...
18/10/2022
Revolting - Dreadful Pleasures
<p>Revolting is one of the million bands of the ever prolific Swedish death metal monster Rogga Johansson. The band was created in 2008 and released its debut album "Dreadful Pleasures" in 2009 via Razorback records. In 2022, the Dutch label Doc Records re-release this record on vinyl. The vinyl contains original artwork and lyric insert. </p>...
05/10/2022
Antigama - Whiteout
<p>If you are into grindcore then Antigama should not be a new name for you. This crazy Polish band exists since 2000 and so far they have released 8 studio albums. Their last one is called "Whiteout" and offers 11 tracks of blasting death/grind. </p><p>First thing that comes to mind when you start listening to "Whiteout" is that this record o...
29/08/2022
Echelon - Open Wide The Adamantine Gates
<p>Echelon are one of the thousands bands of the Swedish mastermind Rogga Johansson. Here he is supported by the drummer Brynjar (Crypticus, Massacre, God Forsaken), bassist Johan Berglund (The Skeletal, Stass) and none other but the Benediction vocalist Dave Ingram. </p><p>"Open Wide The Adamantine Gates" offers nine tracks (and one outro) of...
09/08/2022
Inferia - Grind Cumpaign
<p>Inferia come from Lahti, Finland and are true veterans on the extreme metal scene - the band was created in 1989! They have seven full-length albums in their history (some of them with remarkable titles like "Fucking Is A Great Way To Get To Know New People" and "Grind Cumpaign" is their latest offering. </p><p>Prepare yourselves for 22 aud...
12/07/2022
Narakah - Nemesis Cloak
<p>Narakah are an American band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and "Nemesis Cloak" is their third release after two EP's from 2020 and 2021. </p><p>Here you will discover 18 short and sweet grindcore tracks in the vein of Misery Index, Dillinger Escape Plan, Pig Destroyer or Agoraphobic Nosebleed. Prepare for a full-blasting assault of grinding...
13/06/2022
Entrails - An Eternal Time Of Decay
<p>Swedish death metal veterans Entrails are finally back with their 7th album, out via Hammerheart Records.</p><p>Always faithful and devoted to the musical line that they have long since undertaken, the four Swedish guys release this "An Eternal Time Of Decay" which is sure to please all their old and new fans. This album certainly does not conta...
07/06/2022
Grimentity - DSM-5, The New Chapter
<p>Grimentity comes from Belarus and "DSM-5, The New Chapter" is their debut full-length album. The band offers eleven short and sweet tracks (the longest one is 02:56 minutes) of furious death/grind. </p><p>Misery Index was the first band that came to my mind when I heard the opening track 'Searching The Perfect Shade'. The four guys in Grime...
25/05/2022
SoulCarrion - Infernal Agony
<p>What we have here are two people from Poland who attack the world with their debut full-length album. Greg (lead guitars) and Michal (rhythm guitars, bass, drum programming) together with the session vocalist Mateusz Sibila have created nine tracks of darkened death metal with plenty of heavy riffs and (alas) programmed drums. SoulCarrion combin...
26/04/2022
Scalpture - Feldwarts
<p>Scalpture come from Germany and "Feldwarts" is their third full-length album. What you will find here are nine tracks of relentless old-school death metal. </p><p>The opening track 'To End All Wars' strikes with precision and brutality reminiscent of the sound of Bolt Thrower or Hail Of Bullets. The audio bashing continues with the French t...
29/03/2022
Thou Shalt Not - Sanctuary Of The Vile
Thou Shalt Not aren't a new band - they exist since 2003 and were created by Don Wolff, guitarist of the US death metal legends Embalmer. "Sanctuary Of The Vile" is their third EP and consists of six tracks of anti-christian death metal. Besides the guitars, Don Wolff is also responsible for the vocals on this release and is supported by Van Mc...
09/03/2022