Reviews

Mark Morton – Anesthetic Label: Spinefarm Records Release Date: March 1, 2019 Opening the gates into the multi-talented and incredible mind, Guitar God, Mark Morton (Lamb of God) presents his ground-breaking solo debut, Anesthetic. If…

The irony of this statement has not been lost on many. The Boise Knitting Factory, second home to many local metal heads, welcomed Sweden’s In Flames for the first major concert since its reopening after a fire nearly burnt the building…

As progressive metal titan, Queensryche closes out its fourth decade, the band has issued a statement effort with its fourteenth full-length original studio album, The Verdict. The new record marks the third studio release for the band’s…

Kings Destroy - Fantasma Nera Release Date: March 8, 2019 Label: Svart Records As much as I fancy myself an avid explorer of rock & roll’s vast topography, the truth of the matter is that lately it seems like I have a tendency to…

Spirits of Fire - Spirits of Fire Label: Frontiers Music srl Release Date: February 22, 2019 Whenever the Frontiers brain trust gets together to create new groups built around veteran performers, I'm generally skeptical.  Occasionally…

Candlemass - The Door to Doom Label: Napalm Records Release Date: February 22, 2019 For the first time in 22 years, original Candlemass vocalist Johan Länqvist reunited with key members to bring their next unholy sermon. It is strange…

Overkill - The Wings of War Label: Nuclear Blast Records Release Date: February 22, 2019 When you think of thrash metal, what names generally come to mind? Slayer and Anthrax? Metallica and Megadeth? Exodus and Kreator? Regardless of…

Grass - Fresh Grass Label: Independent Release Date: October 13, 2018 What can I even say at this point? It is clear what genre my musical heart lies with. While I do tend to broaden my musical horizons and review multiple genres, stoner…

Soen - Lotus Label: Silver Lining Music Release Date: February 1, 2019 I can be very picky about what albums I review. Some music I simply don’t enjoy, that does not mean it is bad music, it is a matter of perception and taste. That…

Herman Frank - Fight the Fear Label: AFM Records Release Date: February 8, 2019 I have long been a fan of Herman Frank, from his time with the legendary Accept, as well as his work with Victory and Panzer. Still somehow I’ve managed to…