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Explosion in Ward 6
preview  Pig Destroyer preview  Explosion in Ward 6 (1998)  [EP]
level 12 SilentScream213   65/100
Not bad for a Grindcore debut. The vocal delivery is weak. But some of the music is pretty good. Very dark stuff.   Jan 27, 2024
Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E flat minor Op.1
level 12 SilentScream213   50/100
No clue how this is rated so high. Yngwie wanking the guitar even more than usual over the most generic classical compositions we've all heard hundreds of times.   Jan 27, 2024
1 like
Sorrow of the Angels
level 12 SilentScream213   95/100
The opening track left me speechless. True passionate heartbreak Doom. This is how it should be. The other songs are great, but that opener is in a league of it's own, among all music.   Jan 27, 2024
1 like
Invictus
preview  Virgin Steele preview  Invictus (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
Can't go wrong with this era of Virgin Steele. Every song, great riffs, passionate vocals, and now, even very aggressive drumming. Great mix of Power Metal with more traditional USPM, and symphonic touches for good measure.   Jan 27, 2024
Widow's Weeds
preview  Tristania preview  Widow's Weeds (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
Symphonic Gothic Doom, great stuff in every way! Guitars have a weird tone and are mixed poorly, but everything else is magnificent.   Jan 27, 2024
1 like
The Christmas Attic
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
Cheesy as all hell, melodramatic in all the right ways, saccharine sweet with a wave of sentimental melancholia. The perfect Christmas record!   Jan 27, 2024
Thyrfing
preview  Thyrfing preview  Thyrfing (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   80/100
Strong, if not standard, Viking Metal. Plenty of energy and still retaining Blackened influence.   Jan 27, 2024
Clone
preview  Threshold preview  Clone (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   70/100
Threshold were never the most unique Prog Metal band, but here they fall to just average. Music has little energy, few hooks. Some strong compositions, especially the closer "Sunrise on Mars," but most of this is pretty forgettable.   Jan 26, 2024
1 like
Aégis
preview  Theatre of Tragedy preview  Aégis (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
This one took a while to grow on me. Wasn't convinced due to how boring the guitars and drums are - but the band makes up for it with fantastic synth/piano leads, atmospherics, and vocal duets.   Jan 26, 2024
1 like
The Haunted
preview  The Haunted preview  The Haunted (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   90/100
Fantastic 90's Thrash! This band mixes Slayer-esque riffs and aggressive drumming, some Melodeath leads, and Groove vocals. It all works nicely.   Jan 26, 2024
How to Measure a Planet?
level 12 SilentScream213   80/100
Yet another 90's Gothic Doom band going non Metal. They make it work for the most part, songs being atmospherically pleasant, emotional, catchy, and layered. I still much prefer their Gothic Metal style.   Jan 26, 2024
Deathcult for Eternity: the Triumph
level 12 SilentScream213   80/100
The Chasm have completely moved away from any Doom influence, playing straight Death Metal here. Strong and consistent, thought the songs lack memorability.   Jan 26, 2024
Disco Destroyer
preview  Tankard preview  Disco Destroyer (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   75/100
More of Tankard being Tankard. Goofy pizza Thrash. This album isn't any better or worse than the previous many.   Jan 26, 2024
Destiny
preview  Stratovarius preview  Destiny (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
Perfect follow up to Visions, capitalizing on the same strengths. Equal in quality.   Jan 26, 2024
1 like
Soulfly
preview  Soulfly preview  Soulfly (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   45/100
Man, this just capitalized on all the negative tropes of both Nu Metal and Groove Metal to close out the decade with an example of what not to do. Nothing enjoyable here.   Jan 26, 2024
Adagio
preview  Solitude Aeturnus preview  Adagio (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   75/100
Maybe the band's weakest effort, but it's still a decent Epic Doom album. Unfortunately, it doesn't have any true stand out tracks.   Jan 26, 2024
Diabolus in Musica
preview  Slayer preview  Diabolus in Musica (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   95/100
Is it one of Slayer's weakest albums? Sure. is it still phenomenal to me? You bet! Some of these songs are seriously dark, even for Slayer, creating a very moody yet modern sound here. Desire remains an all time favorite song of mine. It's not their worst, I put this above GHUA and Repentless personally.   Jan 26, 2024
2 likes
Lead and Aether
preview  Skepticism preview  Lead and Aether (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   70/100
Found this a fair bit weaker than their usual affair. The atmosphere just felt off, synths weren't working well with the guitars. Still good, but especially a bit boring at times.   Jan 26, 2024
Against
preview  Sepultura preview  Against (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   55/100
It's not good, but it's certainly better than Roots...   Jan 26, 2024
A Fallen Temple
preview  Septic Flesh preview  A Fallen Temple (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   65/100
The Underworld acts bring this down from a strong Death Metal record to something completely unlistenable in full. What were they thinking.   Jan 26, 2024
Frozen
preview  Sentenced preview  Frozen (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   80/100
Adding a burp sound effect is a great way to kill the mood of a dark, gloomy song. Otherwise, great stuff.   Jan 26, 2024
The Wake of Magellan
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
As usual, Savatage deliver a melodramatic and compelling concept album. Passionate and full of neoclassical melodies.   Jan 26, 2024
2 likes
The Rivalry
preview  Running Wild preview  The Rivalry (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   75/100
Running Wild's string of consistent Heavy/Power Metal starts to crumble here. It's solid enough, but it really doesn't have any true highlights.   Jan 26, 2024
Hellbilly Deluxe
preview  Rob Zombie preview  Hellbilly Deluxe (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   55/100
Eh. He's doing the Halloween shtick pretty well. For me, the songs are too rhythmic and repetitive, without strong riffs or catchy choruses to carry them.   Jan 26, 2024
Inishmore
preview  Riot preview  Inishmore (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   75/100
Riot remains a consistent player in the game. Nothing new or groundbreaking here, but it's good if you want more of their usual sound.   Jan 26, 2024
Symphony of Enchanted Lands
level 12 SilentScream213   85/100
Massive improvement from the debut. This one has so much more power, and the orchestral compositions sounds less silly, and work with the music better. Great sophomore album.   Jan 26, 2024
XIII
preview  Rage preview  XIII (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   80/100
More of Rage's standard fare. No masterpieces here, but you get highly consistent Speed/Heavy/Power Metal tracks with great riffs and drumming.   Jan 26, 2024
One Hour By the Concrete Lake
level 12 SilentScream213   80/100
Some of the songwriting here is super interesting. The band mixes melodies and chord progressions that sound happy or uplifting, but then add some dissonant... er, harmonies on top that just make it sound unnerving. Very unique stuff. Doesn't always work though, and most songs jump between great sections and boring sections.   Jan 26, 2024
1 like
My Arms, Your Hearse
preview  Opeth preview  My Arms, Your Hearse (1998)
level 12 SilentScream213   90/100
Another great album by Opeth. A few of the tracks here, namely "Demon of the Fall" and "Karma" remain some of their best ever. The concept story is an added bonus.   Jan 26, 2024
1 like
Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka
level 12 SilentScream213   55/100
Nile got super brutal here, and in doing so sacrificed songwiritng and memorability. This thing is in one ear out the other. The tribal interludes are awful as well.   Jan 26, 2024
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Clear Cold Beyond
level 10 LuckyStar   95/100
Personally, I have always liked Sonata Arctica, and the new album is one of the best that the band has released in the last 10 years.   Apr 13, 2024
4 likes
Rust in Peace
preview  Megadeth preview  Rust in Peace (1990)
level 6 gusco75   95/100
MEGADETH 앨범 중 최애 앨범...첫 곡부터 내 심장은 뛰기 시작했다.   Apr 25, 2024
4 likes
Vain Glory Opera
preview  Edguy preview  Vain Glory Opera (1998)
level 6 gusco75   90/100
군제대 후 이 앨범을 듣고 충격을 받았던 기억이 생생...토비아스의 천재성이 드러난 앨범 바이올린을 전공했던 큰 애가 요즘도 가끔 연주하는 "Vain Glory Opera"   Apr 25, 2024
4 likes
The Awakening
preview  Merciless preview  The Awakening (1990)
level 6 Brown   95/100
짧지만 아주 강력하다   Apr 12, 2024
3 likes
Shadow Gallery
level 8 Crimson아이똥   90/100
아름답고 부드럽다. 복잡한 구성의 멜로디가 유려하게 이어져 빗물처럼 시냇물처럼 아름다운 흐름을 이루어내고 있다. 음질과 드럼의 아쉬움을 제외한다면 최고의 앨범이다. 88점.   Apr 13, 2024
3 likes
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
level 13 metalnrock   90/100
블랙모어가 딥퍼플에서 나와서 좋은 것은 rainbow식 음악도 들을 수 있게 되었다는 점이다. 아주 아주 특이한 감성을 갖고 있는 사람이다. 아주 헤비한 락이면서도 부분 부분 포크적인 느낌도 있고 쓰잔함도 갖고 있다. 당대의 3대장하고는 다른 맛을 느낄 수 있다. 1,4,6이 대표곡. 3번은 quatarmass 9번은 yardbirds 커버곡이다. 희한하게 LP의 양면 라벨이 바뀐 것도 있다.   Apr 16, 2024
3 likes
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Legacy
preview  Shadow Gallery preview  Legacy (2001)
level 8 Crimson아이똥   95/100
내가 바라는 프로그레시브메탈 그 자체. 부드러움, 날뛰는 에너지, 서정성, 테크니컬함 모든것을 갖추었다. 드림씨어터 3집과 함꼐 주관적인 프로그레시브메탈 최고작. 94점.   Apr 16, 2024
3 likes
Long Live Rock 'N' Roll
level 13 metalnrock   100/100
리치가 베이스를 1–3, 6를 연주했다. 그 외의 스튜디오는 밥 데이즐리 연주. 어렸을 때에는 1,5를 굉장히 좋아했었는데 문제는 5를 라센 시기에는 듣질 못했었다. 지금은 오히려 4번 같은 곡이 애청곡이 되었다. 앨범으로 기준으로도 1,2집보다 더 좋아했던 기억이 있다. 8번은 역시나 디오의 또 다른 보컬 맛을 느끼기 좋은 곡. 디오 재적시의 앨범은 영원할 것 같다.   Apr 20, 2024
3 likes
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No More Color
preview  Coroner preview  No More Color (1989)
level 7 redondo   90/100
3인조 코로너의 전 앨범 특히 2,3,4집을 좋아합니다. 옛날에 3집을 LP로 구입했었는데 속지에 시계, 스위스, 큰 글자로 '그로테스크' 라고 적힌 기억이.. 이후 90년대 중후반에 걸쳐서 전 앨범을 시디로 하나씩 모았죠. 30년간 신보를 안 내고 재결성 후에 아직도 활동하는 것도 특이한데, 그만큼 고정팬들이 많다는거 거겠죠.   Apr 25, 2024
3 likes
Charcoal Grace
level 13 녹터노스   90/100
간만에 듣는 수작 프로그레시브 젠트 앨범. 개인적으로 프록을 좋아하지 않음에도 불구하고 리프가 살아있고 복잡한 연주보다는 분위기나 리듬이 강조되어 듣는 재미가 배가 되었다. 보컬이 그로울링이었더라면 취향 100점 짜리 앨범이 되었지 않을까라는 생각도 드는 앨범.   Apr 29, 2024
3 likes
Vulgar Display of Power
level 6 gusco75   90/100
전작 "Cowboys from Hell" 에 이은 연타석 홈런...얼터가 판치기 시작하던 때 꿋꿋이 버텨 준...   Apr 30, 2024
3 likes
Heartwork
preview  Carcass preview  Heartwork (1993)
level 6 gusco75   95/100
카르카스 앨범 중 최고 명반이 아닐까!!!   Apr 30, 2024
3 likes
The Empyrean Equation of the long lost Things
level 10 LuckyStar   90/100
very good album by Vanden Plas. These prog metallers know how to make a good album.   May 1, 2024
3 likes
Arise
preview  Sepultura preview  Arise (1991)
level 5 zschokks   95/100
Absolute crushing, heavy as fuck!   5 days ago
3 likes
Rust in Peace
preview  Megadeth preview  Rust in Peace (1990)
level 1 victhahn   100/100
1990년도에 대체 무슨 일이 있었길래... rust in peace, painkiller, spiritual healing, cowboys from hell까지... 가슴이 웅장해진다. 나머지 앨범들도 손에 꼽을 정도로 좋아하는 앨범이지만 거의 모든 곡이 취향 저격인 앨범은 이것 밖에 없다.   2 days ago
3 likes
British Steel
preview  Judas Priest preview  British Steel (1980)
level 13 metalnrock   75/100
개인적으로 이 앨범을 그렇게 좋아하지 않는다. 이 앨범이야 말로 방향성이 애매했던 프로듀싱과 작곡으로 생각보다 안좋네 라고 생각했던 앨범. 물론 메탈 갓이 주다스의 시그니쳐로 쓰이기는 한데 이 곡도 애매하다. 브레이킹 더 로나 리빙도 맘에 안들고 물론 관중과 싱어롱할때는 좋긴 하다고 생각은 하지만 말이다. 75-80점.6번 8번이 의외로 좋다.   1 day ago
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The Empyrean Equation of the long lost Things
level 9 Iconoclast   90/100
드디어 이들의 약점이었던 절제된 기타솔로가 어느정도 해금되었습니다. 지난 앨범도 만족스러웠는데 역시나 이번에도 실망하지 않게 해주네요. 나이가 들어감에 따라 내가 좋아하는 밴드들도 하나둘씩 늙어가고 멤버들도 세상을 떠나는 걸 보니 매우 슬프네요. 반덴플라스는 계속 음악활동 왕성히 해주었으면 좋겠습니다   1 day ago
3 likes
Deadwing
preview  Porcupine Tree preview  Deadwing (2005)
level 3 HIPnerd   95/100
쓸쓸하고도 외롭지만 그만큼 아름다우면서도 강렬한 명반. 도대체 어떤 유령을 만나서 이야기를 나눴길래 이런 명반이 나오는 걸까요?   Apr 10, 2024
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Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes from a Memory
level 2 jun163516   100/100
이 앨범은 한 편의 영화입니다 음반을 재생하는 순간 당신은 꿈의 극장의 관객으로 초대됩니다 8개의 장면들을 지나 Finally Free에서 현실로 돌아올때의 카타르시스는 그 어떤 음악에서도 느껴보지 못한 강렬함을 선사해줍니다 이 앨범의 단점은 중반부에 좀 쳐진다는 것 그리고 가사집을 보면서 들어야한다는 것입니다 반드시 가사를 꼭 보면서 들으시길바랍니다.   Apr 10, 2024
2 likes
Tales of Othertime
preview  Stormkeep preview  Tales of Othertime (2021)
level 11 pasolini2   85/100
좋은 것들만 버무려 놓아서 그런지 초반 흡입력은 대단하지만 후반으로 갈수록 쉽게 물리는 경향이 있다.   Apr 11, 2024
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