A Perfect Murder - Strength Through Vengeance Review by Travis Jensen Have you been wondering what to do with that void in your musical life since Pantera has disbanded and will probably never play as a group ever again? Well, this is your band to take the place of what was one of the most influential metal bands of the 90’s. More
Abramis Brama - Live Review by Gary Hill Swedish stoner rock – who woulda thunked it? Well, that's what Abramis Brama are. More
Abramis Brama - Dansa Tokjavelns Vals Review by Gary Hill So, you say you like classic rock/old school metal by bands like Mountain, Black Sabbath and Captain Beyond? Well, you're sure to like this one, then. More
Absolution - The Revelation Diaries Review by Travis Jensen With the changing direction of the music industry today, you are almost always faced with dilemmas of what to do when it comes to selecting music; online downloads, MP3’s, IPOD’s, etc. have literally turned purchasing music upside down, and with more negative effects to those who have to make a living at it. More
Age of Evil - Get Dead EP Review by Gary Hill This EP shows an intriguing sound from an interesting band. The group seems to flirt around with a lot of different sounds including classic metal, nu-metal, hardcore, thrash and even technical metal. More
Aina - Days of Rising Doom-The Metal Opera Review by Mike Korn On the surface, the worlds of heavy metal and opera would appear to have little in common. But dig deep and you will find a lot of common threads binding the two musical genres. More
Akercocke - Choronzon Review by Mike Korn They say the Devil has the best music, but judging by the sartorial sense of Britain's Akercocke, he also has a pretty good wardrobe. Instead of opting for the usual spiked leather and chains, these fellows favor smartly tailored three-piece suits while engaging in their blasphemy. More
A picture of a raging barbarian on an album cover has been an indicator of quality on heavy metal and Southern rock albums for many years now and Open Fire proves no exception, boasting a Kelly Freas classic. In fact, this record is bursting with so much fire and grit that I defy any fan of hard music to keep from bouncing around the room and making wild air guitar gestures. This one lays the smack down real hard!
Alchemist - Organasm Review by Mike Korn It may sound like a hoary cliche, but this is one of those records that comes along only once in a great while. From the far shores of Australia, Alchemist are truly one of the most original heavy metal bands I've heard. More
Alestorm - Leviathan EP Review by Rick Damigella (Editor’s note: While September 19th is Speak Like A Pirate Day, any day is a good day to do so if you are talking about Alestorm) More
Alhazred - Dead before Dawn (Digital Single) Review by G. W. Hill There are some weird voices and sound effects to start this off, but then very atmospheric music comes in to create the start of the real music. More
Alice In Chains - Black Gives Way to Blue Review by Bill Knispel With the death of singer/guitarist Layne Staley in 1992, prospects for new Alice in Chains material seemed bleak indeed.
Allen-Lande - The Revenge Review by Greg Olma This 2nd collaboration between Russell Allen (Symphony X) and Jorn Lande (Masterplan) is one of the best releases I have gotten my hands on in I don't know how long. Both guys are great singers but it's the material that is what is really impressive here.
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Amon Amarth - With Oden on our Side Review by Bill Knispel With Oden On Our Side is the sixth full-length album from Swedish melodic/Viking death metal band Amon Amarth. Released in late 2006 on Metal Blade Records, the album paints a far more extreme musical picture than previous efforts, notably heavier than their previous album, Fate of Norns. More
Angel Witch - Resurrection Review by Mike Korn Just how many albums are there called “Resurrection”? I've already got Halford's “Resurrection” as well as Venom's. Are Milli Vanilli going to be coming out with a “Resurrection” album soon? More
Angra - Rebirth Review by Mike Korn Most associate Brazil with Sepultura and Krisiun, but Angra proves that there's more to the land of the Amazon than nu-metal bashing and screaming death metal. Angra is a long-running progressive/melodic heavy metal band that has carved a fair little niche for itself. More
Annihilator - Metal Review by Eric Meli I have been a Jeff Waters fan from the early days of Annihilator so it should come as no surprise that I have been anxiously awaiting this release.Pre-release information hinted at an “old school metal” vibe to the new material and then I heard about the special guest list which included a “who’s who” of the new metal breed. More
Annihilator - Schizo Deluxe Review by Greg Olma Annihilator should be up there with the big 4 of thrash. Jeff Waters has been and will always be considered Annihilator. More
Annihilator - Carnival Diablos Review by Arnold Hablewitz Honestly, I've enjoyed all of the offerings that have come from Jeff Waters and co. They all are unique in their own way, yet they are all so closely related to each other that you can instantly tell two things…number 1, that it is definitely an Annihilator record, and number 2, that Jeff prefers to stay true to his thrash metal roots. More
Anthrax - Among The Living Review by Patrick Hennen I realize that this is an older disc, released in 1990. However, with the reunion of this powerful lineup for this year's tour, I had to say something about them. More
Antiquus - Eleutheria Review by Mike Korn Antiquus is a peculiar name for a band but I suggest you make a place for it in your mental filing cabinet. You're going to be hearing a lot more of it in the years to come. More
Anubis Gate - Andromeda Unchained Review by Greg Olma Locomotive seems to be the home for many quality metal bands and Anubis Gate is no different. This is my first taste of the band and I must say that I am really impressed. More
Arch Enemy - Wages of Sin Review by Mike Korn They say anticipation makes the heart grow fonder. If that's the case, metal fans should be looking forward to the latest Arch Enemy record Wages of Sin" with unmatched adoration. More
Astral Doors - Evil Is Forever Review by Gary Hill When you review CD's like I do, you get to hear a lot of new music. The law of averages would tell you that only a handful will be terrible, and only a handful will be spectacular. More
Astral Doors - Astralism Review by Gary Hill OK, so this doesn't break any new ground musically. It's very much in the old school metal mode in the style of Dio (and the vocals are almost an exact match). More
Al Atkins - Demon Deceiver – The Sin Sessions Review by Gary Hill Let’s get one point out there right away, Al Atkins was the lead singer of Judas Priest before Rob Halford. That puts him in the formative period before the group recorded. More
Atreyu - The Curse Review by Josh Turner Atreyu is one of the hottest bands in Nu Metal. With The Curse, they release an album that is completely on fire. They accomplish something very few bands are capable of achieving. More
Autumn Rest - Poems From the Fire Review by Gary Hill Autumn Rest is Chad Belteau, Kevin Belteau, and Joey Landry. This release combines very diverse elements, being the first release that I have heard that mixes progressive rock themes with the stylings of such performers as Nine Inch Nails. This album is certainly not for every progressive rock fan, but for the more adventurous, (who are looking for something new), it should be a pleasant change of pace. More
Axxis - Doom Of Destiny Review by Greg Olma This is my first exposure to Axxis but with a little research, I found out that they have been around since 1989. They have a dozen albums already yet it seems I have been in the dark this whole time.
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