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Name (Nick) SilentScream213
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preview  Novembre preview  Classica (1999) 95/100    Dec 14, 2024
no image Each album by Novembre has offered something different in a way I adore. The debut album was classic, no holds barred Progressive Death Doom, and one of the first albums ever in the true melancholic Death Doom style more divorced from the more Death Metal tinged style of the early 90’s. The sophomore release was a much calmer and more Gothic Doom album that focused more on clean vocal delivery and slightly catchier music. Classica is in some ways a combination of the two; a melodic, energetic assault of extreme Progressive Gothic Death Doom with influences of Meloblack and Melodeath for that extra bit of power. And it manags to surpass both albums magnificently.

While Classica has unmistakable touches of that fantastic 90’s Gothic Death Doom style (Katatonia, Anathema), it’s also ... See More
preview  Virgin Steele preview  The House of Atreus: Act I (1999) 70/100    Jul 29, 2024
The House of Atreus: Act I By this point, Virgin Steele had acquired a fantastic sound all their own, mixing operatic traditional Heavy Metal with more aggressive USPM and true Power Metal. This was another in a string of concept albums, this time focusing on the Oresteia. I will say, of all the epic Greek myth to focus on, they really chose… one of the least epic. The preceding Illiad would have been much more interesting and action packed, fitting the music style better. The Oresteia is essentially a soap opera.

The good songs here sit among the band’s best. Opener “Kingdom of the Fearless” is a great way to kick off the story, a lengthy epic filled with power and glory. “Child of Desolation” is my personal favorite, showcasing the band’s knack for cheesy, beautiful ballads driven by melody and em ... See More
preview  Vinnie Moore preview  The Maze (1999) 80/100    Jul 29, 2024
The Maze As far as guitar hero shredders go, Vinnie Moore is probably my favorite. Is he the fastest, most technical, or most flashy? No, none of those things. And even then, this is one of his most subdued albums. For The Maze is not showcasing just Vinnie, the Shredder – it is showcasing Vinnie, the Songwriter.

What sets him apart from most other shredders is his penchant for mood and well-crafted SONGS, not just shred wankery. And this album is perhaps where he delves into evoking scenery and mood with his songs most. There’s something that sounds very… Japanese, about this record in places. The country’s penchant for simple but memorable (and cheesy) melodies focusing on mood always finds its way into anime and game soundtracks, and I feel this could easily be such a soundtrack, esp ... See More
preview  Type O Negative preview  World Coming Down (1999) 50/100    Jul 29, 2024
World Coming Down Really running out for words for this band, and I do not get the acclaim. The guitar tone here is awful, and carries this static, poorly produced sound that makes it grate on my ears. The guitars sound thin, weak and annoying. The riffs are simple without evoking anything; they don’t sound sad or gloomy, they don’t sound evil or dark, they’re just there. Drumming is, similarly, repetitive and boring. For Doom/Gothic Metal, repetitive slow drumming is totally fine if it’s supporting well-crafted atmospheres or emotional performances, but this album is sporting neither of those qualities in spades. The vocals of Peter Steel continue to leave me unimpressed, and his lyrics do far worse. The stupid little skits found between certain songs are atrocious and not funny in the least.

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preview  Testament preview  The Gathering (1999) 80/100    Jul 29, 2024
The Gathering Considering all the classic 80’s Thrash bands that collapsed into chaos and failure during the 90’s, Testament stood their ground much better than most. Many consider the preceding “Demonic” one of the only missteps in their discography (and not a severe one at that), but I still see it as quite a strong album. Not only that, it was a necessary step towards this album – “The Gathering.”

The Gathering takes the experimentation with Death Metal from Demonic and and avoids the monotonous limit in style. Instead, we have a great variety of Thrash, Groove, and Death Metal, each taking center stage on certain songs while falling back on others. Thanks to the consistency in quality from song to song, the willingness to change up in style makes the album sound fresh and filled wit ... See More
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Eyesore preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP] 45/100    Dec 14, 2024
Impressive musicianship, particularly the drums, but the songs are quite unpleasant to listen to, and that trumps anything else.
Still Psycho preview  Rotten Sound preview  Still Psycho (2000)  [EP] 75/100    Dec 14, 2024
Rotten Sound always delivers quality. This EP is among their weaker material, but it's still a fine EP, not a throwaway release at all.
Messiah preview  Godflesh preview  Messiah (2000)  [EP] 40/100    Dec 14, 2024
As usual, Godflesh's brand of Dub and Electro-Industrial flavored Metal doesn't please me. The experimental stuff here is really bad.
This Present Darkness preview  Chimaira preview  This Present Darkness (2000)  [EP] 60/100    Dec 14, 2024
This one is kind of a mess, mixing Metalcore, Nu Metal, and Groove Metal. It is one of the earlier bands to do something like that, but unfortunately the result here is something excessively chuggy and heavy on the 0's (which I don't prefer).
King of Kings/Lord of the Wild preview  Destroyer 666 preview  King of Kings/Lord of the Wild (2000)  [EP] 55/100    Dec 14, 2024
Very unnecessary. The songs are quite below standard for the band. Are these covers or something?
Sawblade preview  Isis preview  Sawblade (2000)  [EP] 40/100    Dec 14, 2024
Travesty, very unpleasant noise. The Hand of Doom cover is tolerable, but every change they made was a poor one.
Sovereign preview  Neurosis preview  Sovereign (2000)  [EP] 60/100    Dec 14, 2024
This one is just super inconsistent. Ranges from the great and monolithic "Sovereign" down to the quite poor tribal and droning "Flood"
Until the Day Breathes and the Shadows Flee preview  7 Angels 7 Plagues preview  Until the Day Breathes and the Shadows Flee (2000)  [EP] 60/100    Dec 14, 2024
Pretty average Metalcore. Most songs are decent, but the not so great "Sweet Princess Thief" brings it down a bit.
Three Times Seven on a Pilgrimage preview  In The Woods preview  Three Times Seven on a Pilgrimage (2000)  [Compilation] 65/100    Dec 14, 2024
An inconsistent collection of In the Woods' unreleased material before their first disbandment in 2000. The Gothic and Doomy songs are great, but across 75 minutes, there's way too much meandering and poor experimentation.
Procession to the Infraworld preview  The Chasm preview  Procession to the Infraworld (1999) 85/100    Dec 14, 2024
An excellent record from these underrated yet consistent Death Metallers. A nice mix of influences here and a unique songwriting style results in a sound all their own, pulled off very well.
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EyesoreHidden Track55/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP]
EyesoreLost Inside (Live)65/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP]
EyesoreTwist the Knife (Slowly) (Napalm Death cover)70/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP]
EyesoreCollapse60/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP]
EyesoreAvoid the Truth60/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP]
EyesoreEpitomize70/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Nostromo preview  Eyesore (2000)  [EP]
Still PsychoReek of Putrefaction (Carcass cover)75/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Rotten Sound preview  Still Psycho (2000)  [EP]
Still PsychoLack of Awareness80/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Rotten Sound preview  Still Psycho (2000)  [EP]
Still PsychoDisinterest75/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Rotten Sound preview  Still Psycho (2000)  [EP]
Still PsychoStrongman80/100    Dec 14, 2024
preview  Rotten Sound preview  Still Psycho (2000)  [EP]
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