Album Reviews

 Nervosa - Downfall of Mankind Released; June 1, 2018 Label: Napalm Records If there's one thing that gets my attention in the music world, it's a trio that can make a full sonic wall, loud and intense, while maintaining the rhythmic…

Wykan - Solace Released: April 13, 2018 Independent Release Jeremy Perkins, from Eohum, is back at it with a new project that has an original sound unlike anything I've ever heard.  Wykan has recently released its first album, a three…

Witchskull is back with their 2nd album and it hits hard!

Graveyard - Peace Release Date: May 25, 2018 Label: Nuclear Blast If we were to stack rank all of Metalnation’s writers—top to bottom—from most “metal” to least, I’m fairly certain I’d rank near or at the bottom.  I work in finance, wear…

Spock's Beard - Noise Floor InsideOut Music Release Date: May 25, 2018 Spock’s Beard. The only time I can think of Nimoy’s monumental character with a beard is this band (and that one episode of ST: TOS.) Another album from the…

Parkway Drive - Reverence Label: Epitaph / Resist Release Date: May 18, 2018 Parkway Drive has been making a big footprint in the metal world for many years now. Their powerful breakdowns and insightful lyrics are what got me quickly on…

Burn the Priest - Legion XX Label: Epic Records Release Date: May 18, 2018 Now known as metal beasts Lamb Of God, the primal punk entity has come full circle to celebrate their 20th anniversary by releasing Legion XX as the original…

At The Gates - To Drink From The Night Itself Label: Century Media Release Date: May 18, 2018 Formed in 1990 in Gothenburg, Sweden, At The Gates has been riffing and grooving for almost 30 years now. Considered to be some of the early…

Sleep - The Sciences Label: Third Man Records Release Date: April 20, 2018 After a decade and some change, the kings of stonerdom, Sleep have released their first full length album in 10 years! The San Jose dwellers have never had a…

Nekrogoblikon - Welcome to Bonkers Label: Independent Release Date: April 13, 2018 Do you want to be highly entertained while thoroughly enjoying good music? Look no further. Nekrogoblikon, is something I am not sure how to explain. Good…