Friday, November 11 2011
Opeth + Katatonia: 2011 October 16 - Portland
A surprisingly short concert for a band like Opeth, this Portland show was nonetheless a strong demonstration of how Opeth came to make an album like Heritage. This, foiled with the brutal heaviness of Katatonia, made for one fine evening of Swedish music.
Rwake: Rest
Rwake is a solemn and intensely emotional band and its new album resonates with a hypnotizing cathartic energy. Anything but straightforward sludge.
Tuesday, November 8 2011
Hank3: Ghost to a Ghost / Guttertown / Cattle Callin’ / Attention Deficit Domination
Hank3’s pent-up creativity works brilliantly on Ghost to a Ghost and Guttertown, while Cattle Callin’ and Attention Deficit Domination are mostly failed experiments.
Wednesday, November 2 2011
Russian Circles: Empros
Empros both defines and expounds upon an already successful musical journey. With this record, Russian Circles have reached their artistic peak masterfully.
Wayne Static: Pighammer
Wayne Static's solo debut might be a delight for fans of Static-X, but for the rest of you, stand well back.
Wednesday, September 21 2011
Dream Theater: A Dramatic Turn of Events
A couple of strong songs does not a full album make, and this constantly-working cycle that Dream Theater is on seems to have passed the point of diminishing returns.
Tuesday, August 2 2011
Born Again, Again
Critically panned 28 years ago, Black Sabbath's bizarre 11th album, Born Again, has gone on to earn a cult following of its own.
Friday, June 24 2011
Enter Night: A Biography of Metallica
While Ride the Lightning was Metallica’s first exceptionally accomplished recording, Master of Puppets would swiftly become recognised as their first stone cold masterpiece; their Led Zeppelin II; their Ziggy Stardust; their legacy. There would never be a Metallica album quite like it again.
Wednesday, March 23 2011
SubRosa: No Help For the Mighty Ones
The second album by this Salt Lake City band puts a seductive twist on traditional doom-metal.
