It's good to see King's return to the thrash metal scene with a sound reminiscent of his work with Slayer. I anticipated a strong solo debut that retains the ferocity of his Slayer days while carving out his own identity, but he failed to fulfil my anticipation. One-dimensional sounding tracks with a lack of innovation are disappointing. This release heavily relies on clichéd thrash metal tropes. This musical adherence to genre conventions will please die-hard thrash fans.   May 28, 2024

It is an average-quality stoner/sludge effort. The overall ambience reminds me of Mastodon to a certain extent. Its robust riffs, dynamic pace changes, and atmospheric blend of heavy and quieter acoustic sections are quite interesting, but not impressive.   May 28, 2024

This album showcases a quite nice blend of progressive metal and melodic hooks. With intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and emotive vocals, the album takes listeners on a journey through themes of struggle, redemption, and self-discovery. However, I think that this release fails to display modern progressive metal that deserves recognition among the genre's well-made works.   May 28, 2024

This debut release delves into themes of mental strife with a raw and vivid intensity. The band's blend of heavy post-hardcore riffs and melodic elements creates a sound that is both unsettling and somewhat captivating. Overall, this release is a quite bold move as a newcomer to the scene, but not a satisfactory move for my standard.   May 28, 2024

This album is a relentless auditory assault, combining the fury of punk with the extremity of black metal. Some tracks set a frantic pace, while the title track offers dramatic tempo shifts. The vocals are caustic and atmospheric, adding depth to the chaotic instrumentation. Overall, it is an unrepentant and blasphemous release and reminds me of Napalm Death. Fans who love devilish ambience would love this release even though it is a bit abrasive and monotonous for my taste.   May 28, 2024

This album is an intense and raw hardcore album. it showcases the band's powerful energy and dynamic songwriting. The album blends hardcore punk with metalcore elements, featuring heavy breakdowns, blistering guitar riffs, and guttural vocals. It's a relentless, cathartic experience, reflecting themes of struggle and resilience. Fans of raw heavy music will appreciate its unfiltered intensity and the band's commitment to their craft.   May 28, 2024

It is a bodacious metalcore album in a flamboyant proggy and extreme outfit. Fans like me were worried about the change of vocal duty before the release of TWIQH's sophomore effort. But it was an unfounded fear. The musical synthesis of prog, death and metalcore has successfully been moulded by an incredible musicianship in this album, being evocative of Colors album of BTBAM. Especially Heliacal Vessels: I and II are the pinnacle of progressive metalcore awesomeness.   Jan 29, 2024

What a release it is. It is a shame that it is just an EP, not a full-length album. This EP contains all the features that death metal maniacs have been looking for. Coarse and searing vocals, hammer-pummelling drums, cacophonous variations and addictive but evil-inspired hooks are all apparent in this release, which makes me have tremendous expectations for Goetia's full-length debut album in the future.   Jan 25, 2024

Modern avant-garde progressive metal demands a lot in terms of skills. That is why it is hard to find bands who successfully blend their proggy technics in the realm of avant-garde awesomeness. This album is the paragon of the unsuccessful formula of mingling prog-metal with avant-garde metal. The poorly produced instrumental circus in this album gives the indirect listening experience that you would have if you were in hell.   Jan 25, 2024

The most obtrusive peculiarity of this album is the vocals with a nasally lower register, reverberating snarls and occasional falsetto. The outrageous and un-charming vocal control makes this album sound ludicrous. The concept of this album is also preposterous. The goofy lyrics hinder listeners from intertwining with the alien theme. I know that we have 11 months to go for 2025. But, I am sure that this release is the biggest shamble of this year.   Jan 24, 2024

The band has done a good job of blending different musical elements in a classy way. Each track has heavier and lighter sections modulated by the dynamics of vocals and the sophisticated use of instruments. Structure-wise, it sounds a bit formulaic due to the too many middle sections led by the piano or synth, which seems to be aimed by the band to make a musical contrast in sound. In short, this album sounds like well-polished pop music that wears a metal outfit.   Jan 24, 2024

This album boasts the unorthodox balance of musical concoction between proggy death metal and thrash metal. There are no generic or overly intricate riff structures. This album is the epitome of the instrumental masterclass, considering its well-balanced technicality. Nevertheless, all the tracks are a bit short to my taste. The advancement in structure is required to release a masterpiece next time because of the lack of variability in tempo and rhythm.   Jan 23, 2024

This album is the triumph of production which makes the band look like a successful revivalist of Nu Metal. Structure-wise, this album sounds akin to KoRn and Slipknot. A bit of Limp Bizkit influences come to mind in some tracks. Without considering the quality of production, It's not an impressive work, probably below-average quality, from the perspective of musicality due to the lack of originality. But the fans of Nu Metal would appreciate this album due to their nostalgia   Jan 23, 2024

It is a good crime-inspired black metal album with a soft production. Some tracks offer lyrical and campy musical experiences through the adoption of synths. The slick approach to combining death metal with post-punk and groove metal elements deserves to be praised by some listeners. The title track, 殺人室 (The Killing Room), provides the most thrilling moments in this album. Overall, this album has shown their potential to get better in their next one.   Jan 23, 2024

At the Plates, the US death metal trio, described their music as 'Culinary death metal for the hungry metalhead.' I think it is a bodacious gimmick to have the attention of the metalheads. In a nutshell, the concept of the album is more interesting than the music itself.   Jan 21, 2024

Narzissus is one of the metal projects that Erech Leleth is leading. This full-length debut has some 'tonally ambitious' moments in track 3 and 5 by adopting the musical influences outside metal. It is glad to see his fatigueless passion to yield his works on a consistent basis. But none of his works has reached the level of satisfaction. I think it would be much better for him to put all his energy into a single project rather than scatter it into numerous projects.   Jan 21, 2024

It is a typical extreme power metal album striving to show the oriental way of unleashing the power of the dragon. This album sounds like a remake version of Japanese anime theme songs in an extreme way. The band displayed oriental melodies in some tracks, but their effort was not impressive.   Jan 20, 2024

It is the evolved version of the band's debut release, showing a fantastic instrumentation level. The fans of The Faceless and Archspire would appreciate this effort. The Fallujah-esque soundscape prevails at the album's beginning but fails to drive that positive atmosphere until the end. There are several bombastic moments offered by the extravagant instrumental technicality, but this album sounds like ear candies with a shallow musical depth in general.   Jan 17, 2024

I saw the review on this album, calling it 'Aliencore' due to the musical atmosphere of this release. I think Aliencore is a 'fancy' name for it. I cannot have any extraterrestrial ambience even though I am fully aware of what the guy in the vocal duty is screaming for. I think it is a debut release of an average quality. Probably it will be somewhat enjoyable for fans of metalcore.   Jan 9, 2024

I cannot deny that this album is an agonisingly beautiful prog release. The salient feature of this album is its easy-to-grasp musical style crafted by the marvellous technicality in instrumental performance with a sombre melody-making capability. Especially track 6 is a proggy beauty. The main downside I found is that there are too many long interludes between some good-sounding tracks. But it will be nitpicking if I deduct my score on this album due to this reason.   Jan 8, 2024

Rapture was a pleasant surprise when I first discovered this emotive hidden gem. This one is special to me because it is one of the most influential doom-metal albums in my life. I have always been swayed by this album's atmosphere. All the songs are fully packed with remorse, despair, and sorrow for suicidal tendencies. Highly recommended for those who have a bittersweet musical taste with the mixture of lethal doses of sombre melody and the extreme features of death metal.   Jan 8, 2024

The previous album, La Proiezione del Fuoco, was a stellar piece of musical integration in Anamnesi's career. Caurus has succeeded to its predecessor's musical formula. Progressive, death, black and symphonic elements are interwoven into the sound of this release nicely. But the overall quality of this album seems to be a bit downgraded when compared to its predecessor. The unpredictability in structure is still present, but the lack of memorability makes me feel that way.   Jan 7, 2024

It is a unique stoner metal album with thunderous and somewhat plodding but powerful punchy moments of embracing meditative spirituality. This album has some mind-blowingly amazing moments that deserve to have your attention. This album is the release that made me fall in love with stoner metal. So, I have a special feeling towards this opus and I do think that this album is the epitome of all the music tagged in stoner metal should sound like.   Jan 7, 2024

This album is my the most favourite album in the Bolt Thrower's career. Some may say that this album sounds somewhat formulaic. But, the immersive slow pace and repetitive guitar works are evocative of doom and stoner metal influences, giving you the delusional hallucination that you are the warrior in the IVth Crusade.   Jan 7, 2024

It is definitely a frustrating release compared to the band's previous works. I think Inculter have failed to capitalise on the potential shown in their debut album. Norway is often regarded as a top supplier of notorious blackened metallers. This album does not live up to that glorious reputation. In my opinion, It is an above-average release that conforms to the conventions of old thrash metal.   Jan 7, 2024

It is a sophomore effort from the Finnish quintet. No dramatic musical evolvement from their debut has been found. Fortunately, there is no plethora of convoluted musicianship like crazy double bass drumming or intricate guitar riffs. Even though this album is labelled as 'melodic' death metal with a metalcore approach, the melody-making capability shown in this release is relatively poor to other bands in the same genre. Overall, It is just a normal release.   Jan 7, 2024

Have you ever listened to Viking rap metal? Please try this album when you feel depressed. Each track helps make you feel invigorated.   Jan 3, 2024

Watching the downward spiral of Annihilator's career is quite interesting. They have never lived up to the fans' expectations since they released their first two albums. This album is another flat-tasted thrash metal release that Annihilator have always released. I cannot find any good musical moments in all tracks.   Jan 3, 2024

A fun fact is that I still listen to this album occasionally because I still can't believe that 'the great' In Flames released this album. I think In Flames wanted to broaden their fan base by changing their musicality through the embrace of the latest metal trend back then. Unfortunately, their approach did not appeal.   Jan 3, 2024

죽어버린 남자다움에 오함마로 심폐소생을 시키는 앨범. 멈췄던 심장이 그들의 리프와 드럼을 따라 다시 뛰기 시작한다.   Nov 1, 2024

스래쉬 음반을 언급할 때 항상 다섯 손가락 안에 꼽는 앨범...모든 곡이 베스트일 정도로 완벽하다. 개인적으로 Stronger Than Hate을 가장 좋아한다.   Nov 6, 2024

85-90, 예전에 빽판으로 즐기던 음반. 운이 좋게 다시 시디로 구입하게 들어보게 되었다. 지금 이 시점에서는 좋게 들렸고 시원시원했다. 녹음은 거칠긴 하나 가끔 너무 갑갑한 믹싱이 되어 있는 메탈음반이 많은데 차라리 이런 식으로 만드는게 낫다 싶다. 1,2집도 언제인가는 구해지지 않을까 생각해본다.   Oct 30, 2024

어쿠스틱 기타, 첼로, 플루트 등을 이용하여 녹음한 어쿠스틱 사운드의 작품이다. 그러나 표현하고자 하는 사운드의 방향성 자체는 무겁고 진지하다. 멜로디가 약간 서늘한 냉기를 품고 있다. 더운 여름에 들으면 시원함을 느낄 수도 있지만 대체로 가을의 분위기에 잘 어울린다. 커버아트와 음악의 매칭이 절묘하다.   Nov 4, 2024

90-95. 이 시기의 블가 앨범들은 다 좋은 듯. hansi의 보컬을 더 느끼고 싶어서 사모으기 시작한 앨범인데 그렇다고 나랑 맞는 음악을 하는 밴드가 아닐 수 있었지만 지금까지 몇번들어본 결과는 만족스러운 행진 중이다. the eldar같은 곡은 지금의 나에게는 최고의 곡. 인트로+본곡 같은 스타일로 중복이 되는데 큰 단점같지는 않다. 조화롭게 잘 넘어갔다.   Nov 8, 2024

95-100 2024년까지 나온 오케스트라와의 협연 음반 모든 것을 통틀어 최고다. 다 어설픈 편곡때문에 그냥 원곡 듣고 말지 라는 생각이 드는 반면 이 음반은 최소 제대로 만들어진 영화음악 하나 들었다 할 정도로 편곡자체가 매우 잘 되어 밴드와 오케스트라가 제대로 융화 예상과 달리 스튜디오로 앨범을 냈지만 dvd 2disc를 사면 라이브 시디가 포함되어 있는 듯 하다.   4 days ago

85- 90 채스틴의 기타가 바삐 움직인다. 당시의 다른 기타리스트와는 다른 맛이 있다. 레더 레온은 참 좋은 보컬같다라고 생각을 또 하게 되었다.   Oct 27, 2024

라센은 일본 빅터에서 받아 동일하게 12번 "Rainy Nights"이 더 들어가 있다. 앙그라 초기는 의외로 많이 듣지 않아 생각보다 익숙하지 않은 면이 있다. 현재는 이 정도 점수를 주고 다음에 또 감상하면서 고쳐보도록 하겠다   Oct 28, 2024

Their most representative album of the eighties, full of innovation and class, with forceful themes and a benchmark in style for the hard rock genre, in fact it is their best-selling work to date! My personal precise rating is (94/100) Faves: Criyng In The Rain and Don´t Turn Away!   Oct 30, 2024

완벽하다. 지금와서 painkiller 정도의 힘을 기대하는 것은 무리지만 관록과 경험으로 영그러진 놀라운 앨범을 냈다. 엔지니어링도 크게 한몫했다.   Oct 31, 2024

옛 모습이 그립다. 그래도 화이팅!   Nov 1, 2024

조금도 기대안했었는데….훌륭합니다!!   Nov 1, 2024

온갖 괴생물체들이 꿈틀거리는듯한 아트워크의 세계관이 펼쳐지며..끈적이는 불협화음 데스 사운드에 빨려든다.   Nov 6, 2024

The album finds Blood Incantation returning to their death metal roots with renewed psychedelic vigour, eager to tear apart familiar metallic ideas   Nov 6, 2024

80-90. 메킹 커멘트를 보고 얼라이브를 베스트 대용으로 해도 된다는 의견에 2,3를 사게 되었는데 1,3에만 rock and roll all nite가 있다는 것을 다시 여기서도 알립니다. 이번에 사게된 앨범이 일본반 shm-cd 규격인데 음질이 나쁜게 아니지만 2보다는 살짝 거친게 아닌가 싶다. 아직까지는 얼라이브 시리즈+일반 스튜디오 베스트 조합으로 끝낼 생각.   Nov 6, 2024

85-90 기본적으로 2010년 이후 이들의 앨범이 특별히 구리다고 생각이 든 적이 없다. 이번 앨범은 기다려도 라센이 안나와서 결국 수입반을 샀다. 전체적인 곡 수준, 연주 수준 모든게 긍정적 방향이다.   Nov 6, 2024

85-95. 5번은 후기 대표곡. 커버한 밴드가 sodom , megadeth, helloween, Jorn 등이 있다. 필 라이엇이 안죽었다면 사이크스가 백사로 과연 넘어갔을까 하는 생각과 씬 리지가 꽤나 터프한 느낌도 갖게 되는 과정이었는데 이 미래가 재미있었겠다 라는 생각이 드는 앨범.   Nov 6, 2024

Very good work on guitars,a tight rhythm sectionand lots of keyboards effects the way only FATES WARNING teached to play !   Nov 7, 2024

훌륭한 데뷰. 1집을 꼭 사야 할까라는 생각으로 살다가 이제야 얻어걸린 느낌으로 사게 되었다. 물론 1집을 필수라고 여기지 않았지만 후회도 없다. 보컬이 멤버들보다 나이가 10여살 많은 걸로 기억하고 게디리의 좀 더 듣기 좋은 버전이라고 생각이 든다. 다만 믹싱이 마음에 들지 않아서 살짝 밋밋하다. 보컬과 드럼이 살짝 뒤로 간 느낌.리믹스가 절실하나 과연?   Nov 7, 2024