Reviews

Fu Manchu - Clone of the Universe Label: At The Dojo Release Date: February 9th, 2018 Where does the ability to capture a sound of a certain geographical region come from? I grew up on Pearl Jam and Soundgarden, but the band that nails…

Atala - Labyrinth of Ashmeda Label: Salt of the Earth Records Release Date: January 26th, 2018 Atala, what can I say? I love Doom/Sludge metal, so this is right up my alley. I listened to this album front to back at least five times,…

Extinction A.D. - Decimation Treaty Label: Good Fight Music  Release Date: February 16, 2018 Extinction A.D. was blasting in the studio today after I'd programmed next week's radio shows for Too Metal For Church. Enjoying a coffee and a…

Between the Buried and Me - Automata Part I Label: Sumerian Records Release Date: March 9, 2018 North Carolina’s progressive juggernauts, Between The Buried and Me are back true to form in, Automata. The first in a two-part concept…

Vexes – Ancient Geometry Label: Independent Release Date: February 23, 2018 At the risk of being that guy... Merriam Webster explains Pathos as meaning “suffering” “experience” “emotion.” By that definition, it may be safe to say that…

Sanctum & Solace - Made Wrong EP Record Label: Independent Release Date: February 23, 2018 Oh I’m sorry, did I hit you in the face, with my hardcore metal as soon as you hit play? Be prepared. The flirt of a drum beat and squealing…

PORTLAND - by Princess of the Dawn The venue for this concert, was Wonder Ballroom, host to many concerts during the year, is situated in downtown Portland. I liked  the audio, as it is very good, clear, no noise feedback, perfect place…

HateMore - The Pain of Loss Label: Independent Release Date: October 6, 2017 Movie director Kevin Smith is famous, among other things, for his always generous reviews of films, even when popular consensus labels a flick a boring dud,…

Alestorm - Captain Morgan’s Revenge - 10th Anniversary Edition Label: Napalm Records Release Date: January 26th, 2018 Ahoy, me hearties! Have you ever heard a band for the first time and thought, “What in the hell is going on? Where am…

It is a rare thing to go to an event that has multiple bands and be completely blown away the whole way through. This is exactly what happened Friday night when KillThrax II hit Boise. Let me start by saying, I am a big Anthrax fan. I have…