Thursday, September 29 2011
Anthrax: Worship Music
The return of the singer that made them great has revitalized these thrash veterans, putting them back on track to lasting greatness.
Thursday, November 19 2009
Letting the Freaks and Geeks Into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
A growing list of bands unpopular with critics, but genre-defining nevertheless, is impatiently awaiting their admittance into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Wednesday, July 16 2008
Slayer’s Reign in Blood
Metal fans are a cynical bunch when it comes to outsiders offering critiques of their favorite pieces of work, and can pick apart a treatise with the thoroughness of fussy jazz enthusiasts.
Thursday, December 6 2007
Various Artists: The Unholy Alliance [DVD]
Musically, of course, it doesn’t get much better than this – some of metal’s biggest names are on the bill, and in fine form, too, so the main fault with The Unholy Alliance is the compilation.
Tuesday, February 20 2007
Slayer (2006)
Slayer isn't great, and it isn't a hopeless failure, but it's not especially noteworthy, either.
Monday, August 7 2006
Slayer: Christ Illusion
Slayer's best album in 16 years is also their most thought-provoking work to date.
Tuesday, July 11 2006
Slayer
While its premise and execution are overtly derivative, Slayer works through an illuminating politics concerning U.S. military actions and local populations.
