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Rajith SavanadasaAbout Rajith Savanadasa Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Rajith Savanadasa rebelled against the prevalent musical traditions in Colombo by embracing the delicate beauty of Heavy Metal. After migrating to Melbourne Australia, his tastes expanded to include a greater variety of noise, which he critiques and catalogues on fasterlouder.com.au and PopMatters. Features
Blood, Guts, and Identity FragmentationThe struggle for ascendancy in the most powerful nation in the world is perfectly embodied in Night of the Living Dead. [28 October 2008] Reviews
Odawas: The Blue DepthsThe beautiful confluence of musical elements, the richly layered production and gorgeous emotive vocals makes this a rewarding experience to those who are wise enough to give The Blue Depths the attention it deserves. [28 May 2009] 
The Bakerton Group: El RojoWhile the songs stand up without the aid of Fallon’s gravelly sermons, they just don’t pack the same wallop. Wait for the new Clutch, it’s just around the corner. [9 March 2009] 
Van Morrison: Astral Weeks Live at the Hollywood BowlPerhaps this burdened generation will find some of the hope they are desperately seeking in this reconstruction of a classic record. [23 February 2009] 
Akimbo: Jersey ShoresA fine example of the fearsome Motörhead-meets-High on Fire groove of these scene veterans. [27 January 2009] 
Unearth: The MarchAs flagbearers of the movement, Unearth exhibit all the unchanging symptoms of a plague that finds metalcore quarantined within its confines. [22 January 2009] 
The Bronx: IIIThis new disc exudes a clean computerized sheen that robs it of its punk bristle. [18 January 2009] 
The Capricorns: River, Bear Your BonesA bit like taking a cruise on a choppy winding rivulet when you could be sailing the great ocean. [4 January 2009] 
Helms Alee: Night TerrorWith able crew-members formerly serving time in bands like These Arms are Snakes, Lozen and Harkonen, Helms Alee no doubt have able hands manning its deck. [19 December 2008] 
An Albatross: The Family AlbumAn Albatross have once again presented a record of musicality and mayhem, with all its freak shows displayed right alongside precise musical trapeze acts. [3 December 2008] 
Deerhunter: MicrocastlesWith Microcastle, Deerhunter discard the cryptic mystery and hazy ambience of Cryptograms and reveal their winsome heart. [28 October 2008] 
The Nightwatchman: Fabled CityThe biggest flaw on The Fabled City lies not within the music, but with the brusque seriousness of Morello’s rhetoric and delivery that veers dangerously close to self-parody. [27 October 2008] 
Jesu: Why Are We Not Perfect?Why Are We Not Perfect? continues Justin Broadrick’s ascent, skimming past the bounds of Metal and safely into shoegaze airspace. [30 September 2008] 
Zozobra: Bird of PreyIf Zozobra revelled a little more in its apparent dexterity, Bird of Prey may have relaxed and spread its wings a lot wider. [16 September 2008] 
Cult of Luna: Eternal KingdomA strong release from a band that has evolved to a stage where it has almost outgrown restrictive genre tags. [31 July 2008] |
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