There's a proverb, saying "Do not judge something by its cover". It's true on most occasions in real life. If there's an exception, I would say this album. The album cover looks like your 5-year old nephew's drawing. The quality of the music it contains is exactly the same as the quality of the cover. I can't stop laughing about the use of the sax. This album is the antipodean example of using the sax in metal to the White Ward's great approach to flirting with the sax.   Apr 11, 2023

The main reason why I have always regarded Ethereal Riffian so highly was the unconventionality with the shamanistic atmosphere the band has always offered. Those unique features have gone missing in this album. Over half of the album is filled up with radio-friendly songs that may help the band sell more records and expand their fan base. That is not bad at all. But fans like me who have high hopes for them will be frustrated by the change in the musicianship in this album.   Apr 9, 2023

The first time I heard about the Gabriel Construct, which is a solo project of Gabby Riccio, was from an interview conducted by some media. I couldn't understand this album back then. I've tried listening to it consistently as my knowledge of music grows. But I've always ended up like "I've found the awesomeness of King Crimson here, but I'm not intelligent enough to fully digest his work". I still feel that way. But the final track has always brought me discordant euphoria.   Apr 3, 2023

As far as I know, this album was one of the first attempts to combine rock and rap along with Beastie Boys' Licensed to Ill released in 1986. The attempt itself was courageous. I do not like to restrain a musician's musical freedom in a certain genre... But the quality of this one is preposterous. It is a comedy metal.   Apr 3, 2023

Typical Scandinavian style melodic metal album. Easy to listen to and has a substantial amount of catchy melodies exuding to the end. No bombastic or eye-poping moments. This album just flows without any noticeable defects. Having said that, there are no great features to be applauded by those who have in-depth knowledge about the music in the same category. But, the melody crafting ability is quite noticeable, showing the potential to get better in the next release.   Apr 2, 2023

The movement of thrash metal revivalism has been a bit corny and obsolete nowadays. The successful revivalists like Bonded By Blood, Vektor, Lazarus A.D., Municipal Waste, etc in the 2000s made us reminiscent of the good old days of the legendary bands performing in the art of thrashing. But the rise of this revivalism has been daunted in the past few years. In that sense, this album must be joyful to those who have been thirsty for quality thrash metal music.   Apr 1, 2023

I do remember Keep of Kalessin went on the stage as a Eurovision contestant back in 2010. As far back as I remember, their performance reminded me of Dimmu Borgir to a certain extent. It is my first time giving them a listen since then. This new release has some bombastic moments but those are not remarkably good. This album would be quite entertaining for those who love powerful and speedy metal with symphonic elements.   Mar 31, 2023

It is a mediocre, and plain-tasting album with nothing special. I would say it is another cookie-cutter metal release of this year. No musical evolution since their debut. No good things to remark on... But nothing really bad to mention at the same time. It sounds like they repeat playing the same musical patterns since their debut. It is just a normal release to me.   Mar 31, 2023

It was one of the most anticipated releases of 2023 to me because Entropia surpassed their previous efforts each time they released a new album. I just finished listening to the entire album, and a bit disappointed. Don't get me wrong. This album deserves to be considered a good record but it sounds more conventional and creativity is somewhat lacking compared to their previous effort.   Mar 31, 2023

The tailored-made prog album constructed by the followers of Rush. I've never imagined that a german band could be able to create such a fanciful and beautiful melodic prog. The riffs and melodies on each track have been beautifully crafted. The fans who prefer faster, more brutal and more powerful prog may not appreciate this band's effort. But the fans who are fond of softer, more melodic and more inventive structures of prog will undoubtedly appreciate this album.   Mar 31, 2023

It is a great soothing neo-folk album applauded by many as one of the greatest debut albums. There are some musical similarities between this album and Ulver’s Kveldssanger released in 1996. I think this one is the evolved version of Kveldssanger because the depth of musical expression is deeper. A feeling of solitude is well presented and articulated in a very soothing way. This album is kind of healing music to me.   Mar 31, 2023

A well-made prog-metal album. Musically speaking, this release is the continuation or somewhat extended form of Sieges Even's "The Art of Navigating by the Stars". Rush's influence prevails in this album, but not as much as The Art of Navigating by the Stars and there is no musical evolution from that album. Overall, it's an easy-listening album with tons of beautiful catchy melodies.   Mar 31, 2023

A unique-sounding album that reminds me of Blut Aus Nord to a certain extent. Definitely not an easy-to-grasp album due to the experimental elements. It kicks off the intriguing tones with complicated musical structures, showing the attractiveness of atmospheric post-hardcore with an avant-garde approach. But it failed to keep its power till the ending track. It means that this band is not competent enough to turn the various experimental elements into a well-organised form.   Mar 30, 2023

This album is special and monumental in black metal history because it was one of the first albums that pushed black metal in this hybrid direction combining avant-garde, prog and folk elements. The people who stick to the purest form of black metal might not like this album. But, to me, this release sounds evolutionary. Especially the second track, En Skikkelse I Horisonten, is a beauty.   Mar 29, 2023

This album articulates the genuine definition of anger, brutality, atrocity, ferocity and power with the pleasure of speed in the art of thrashing. If there is someone who wants to cope with his/her stress level by listening to metal, I would recommend this album.   Mar 29, 2023

This one is a prime example of extreme harmonisation between a symphony orchestra and a metal band. Unlike some metal bands who adopted symphonic elements as senseless background, Haggard have done an impeccable job to display the musical heterogeneity. Like Galileo Galilei said "Eppur Si Muove", this album sounds like trying hard to prove that the symphonic elements and metal are not disparate from each other as pessimists keep insisting that they are not harmonious.   Mar 28, 2023

This album is really a techy prog-death metal album with an avant-garde approach. It kicks off the guitar tones that seem to reminisce about the good old days of Virus and Ved Buens Ende. Then, this album dives deep into the melting pot of various musical ideas with jazz, breakcore, djent and prog-metal. Also, the title track trilogy is the eye-catching factor in this album. Those title tracks articulate the overall atmosphere and main musical identity of this album.   Mar 28, 2023

This album is undeniable proof of the downward spiral of the fear factory's musicianship and musicality.   Mar 28, 2023

Overall, it's a very tasty album pinpointing the attractiveness of progressive metal combined with metalcore. If the Protest the Hero's metalcore classic, Kezia, suits your taste, you would fall in love with this album without any musical vexation. You will be bittersweetly engulfed by melancholic sentiments through the catchy and lyrical melodies created by the fabulous musicianship of Hypno5e.   Mar 28, 2023

This release was considered a "pinnacle" of experimental metal to me back in 2020. I was exhilarated by the immersive sounds of this album gradually encroaching on my sense of hearing. This album is an exhibition of musical unconventionality supplementing the disappointment I had on the Ethereal Riffian's later release.   Mar 28, 2023

This album is the continuing endeavour of their first Demo, Those who Caress the Pale. This one is a great tapestry of varied musical elements that you might wish to look for from an avant-garde metal band. The eerie-sounding tone of the guitar and the unconventional bass patterns make this album special to me.   Mar 28, 2023

It would be a laborious task to find a debut album with this kind of quality. If you like progressive metal with a sophisticated touch of jazzy elements, this album is a "must-have" one. It is full of heavenly and eye-popping musical moments from the beginning to the end with an exhilarating avant-garde spirit.   Mar 27, 2023

It is a great avant-garde prog album that has always made me revisit it. It is a shame that the vocalist, Monika Edvardsen, left the band after this album. Her prowess in vocalising eccentric orgasms is fantastic, differentiating this album from the other records in the same genre.   Mar 26, 2023

Morbid Angel have always been considered a "one-hit wonder" to me. I have never been impressed by them since their debut release. So, let me be sarcastic here. This album is the apex of experimental metal.   Mar 26, 2023

This album is an outburst of technicality and creativity. More importantly, it shows the "eclectic" musical diversity that a prog-based metal band can offer. Some metal albums also adopt and display varied and different styles of music to show off their ingenious musicality, but it is not easy to find a successfully-integrated one. That's why "eclectic" musical diversity is a tough task to achieve. In that sense, this album is an inspirational record.   Mar 26, 2023

Bestial sex??? They even recorded this album bestially. I have never fancied uttering profanities.... but this album deserves to be added to the Oxford English dictionary as the definition of "horrible album".   Mar 26, 2023

One of the most innovative bands in black metal. I love the White Ward's musical approach to flirting with the sax. Compared to its predecessor, this album focuses on developing the less extreme side, which means it sounds more fluid to my ears. White Ward have pushed the envelope to evolve in each release. This album is another giant leap in a powerful trajectory.   Mar 25, 2023

I do not like classifying genres of metal. What I want to say is simple: good music is good music. But if a band is a representative figure in a certain genre or has too much expectation from fans, it would be totally a different story which means my premises would be empty words. Celtic Frost have "To Mega Therion" prior to this release. The "hair metal-like" style of music in this album cannot be acceptable to their fans. This album is blasphemy to their earlier works.   Mar 25, 2023

A rhythmical and fun-sounding album. Full of catchy and easy-to-grasp melodies with vivid and colourful-sounding guitar tones. I can sense the influence of metalcore in some tracks. I'm inclined to give higher ratings on the albums with a good ending track which summarises and synthesizes the entire concept and atmosphere of the album really well. This one is one of those albums.   Mar 24, 2023

1990년도에 대체 무슨 일이 있었길래... rust in peace, painkiller, spiritual healing, cowboys from hell까지... 가슴이 웅장해진다. 나머지 앨범들도 손에 꼽을 정도로 좋아하는 앨범이지만 거의 모든 곡이 취향 저격인 앨범은 이것 밖에 없다.   May 7, 2024

드디어 이들의 약점이었던 절제된 기타솔로가 어느정도 해금되었습니다. 지난 앨범도 만족스러웠는데 역시나 이번에도 실망하지 않게 해주네요. 나이가 들어감에 따라 내가 좋아하는 밴드들도 하나둘씩 늙어가고 멤버들도 세상을 떠나는 걸 보니 매우 슬프네요. 반덴플라스는 계속 음악활동 왕성히 해주었으면 좋겠습니다   May 8, 2024

너무 탄탄하다. 40년 가까이 축적된 음악성이 드러난 앨범...연주, 곡 구성, 녹음 등 나무랄 부분이 없다.   May 10, 2024

밀레니엄 시기의 소위 '팝수성' 가득한 사운드로 청자를 타격한다. 특기할만한 것은 그 타격 지점이 RATM도, Limp Bizkit과 Korn, Slipknot도 내딛지 않았던 공간이라는 사실.   May 10, 2024

천재라 불렸던 자들은 진짜 총기가 불을 뿜는 때가 있다. 이시절의 나가쉬가 그랬다. 전작과 너무 다른 이앨범으로 전작에 버금가는 놀라운 사운드를 만들어냈다. 일렉트로니카와 익스트림을 섞어 부대찌개처럼 절묘한 융합의 새로운 맛을 냈다. 이렇게 세기말을 통과했던 이들은 너무 빨리 미래로 넘어갔다. 25년이 넘어도 여전히 미래적이다.   May 14, 2024

이때의 모습을 그리워하는 건 나뿐이진 않을 듯...   May 16, 2024

시간이 지날수록 앨범의 가치가 살아나는 작품. 코지파웰의 드러밍이 기가막힌 글램롹의 좋은 본보기.   7 days ago

이름값에 걸맞는 앨범. 특히 유럽 내에서 그들의 인기는 타의 추종을 불허한다. 처음부터 끝까지 단단한 구성과 강력한 연주가 여전하다. 하지만 들은 후 이렇다할 임팩트나 싱글지향적 멜로디 부재의 한끝이 아쉽다.   May 5, 2024

개인적으로 이 앨범을 그렇게 좋아하지 않는다. 이 앨범이야 말로 방향성이 애매했던 프로듀싱과 작곡으로 생각보다 안좋네 라고 생각했던 앨범. 물론 메탈 갓이 주다스의 시그니쳐로 쓰이기는 한데 이 곡도 애매하다. 브레이킹 더 로나 리빙도 맘에 안들고 물론 관중과 싱어롱할때는 좋긴 하다고 생각은 하지만 말이다. 75-80점.6번 8번이 의외로 좋다.   May 8, 2024

MR. Dio , He should be in HEAVEN now...   May 10, 2024

very good album by Sepultura. Also, the front cover of Arise is excellent.   May 12, 2024

예측불허의 사운드에 넋이 나가며 회원님들의 코멘트에 적극 동감하는 바이다.   May 12, 2024

20세기의 끝을 알리는 멜데스의 걸작이다. 끝내주는 멜로디 하나로 메탈을 좋아하지 않거나 입문하는 사람들에게도 권해볼만한 작품   May 12, 2024

이 앨범 그냥 시대를 관통했습니다. 2030 고독사가 늘어나고 점점 사람들과의 관계가 멀어져 가는 요즘 시대에 살아가는 우리들에게 받아야할 위로를 이 앨범이 하나의 동화처럼 들려주기 때문입니다. 그리고 이 앨범의 모티브가 된 실화는 현 우리나라의 문제점을 그대로 나타나는 게 더 소름돋습니다.   May 12, 2024

Excellent disc. Despite not surpassing its predecessor, it is a sensational album. The Last in Line is one of Dio's greatest classics.   May 14, 2024

미국 밴드를 유럽 스타일의 밴드로 만든 건 샤샤 패스의 힘이 아닐까 한다. 본격적인 이들의 전성기 시작~   May 17, 2024

락/메탈의 시대 흐름에 따른 트렌드의 변화를 가장 적나라하게 보여주는 앨범. 메탈헤드 모두가 수긍할 만한 스타일의 음악은 아니지만 당시 Slayer도 Public Enemy도 좋아했던 나에게는 최고의 앨범 중 하나였다.   May 18, 2024

이럴거면 차라리 슬레이어 새 앨범을 내시는 게...   May 18, 2024

만약 "드림시어터"의 음악으로 본 다면 이 앨범은 DT중 가장 쳐지고 가벼운 음반이 될 것이다, 만약 드림시어터의 "음악"으로 본 다면 이 앨범은 재즈,블루스 등을 잘 버무려 본인들만의 스타일을 접목시켜 만들어낸 이색적인 작품이 될 것이다. 물론 호불호가 당연히 있을것이다. 하지만 이 앨범은 망작이라는 평가를 받기에는 수려한 곡들이 가득가득 들어차있다.   May 18, 2024