Columns
Friday, December 11 2009
The Best Metal Albums of 2009
It seems every year I say it, but this year it's truer than ever: this was one hell of a year for metal. If you think the Mastodon record is good (which it is) just wait 'til you hear this list’s top three.
Reviews
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.
Thursday, November 12 2009
Katatonia: Night is the New Day
After 18 years of growth, Katatonia's music has finally matured fully, and the end result is spectacular.
Tuesday, April 25 2006
Katatonia: The Great Cold Distance
Magnificent vocal melodies and exceptional songwriting craft collide on one of the finest metal albums of early 2006.
