I enjoyed it mildly. No particular misstep, just nothing that feels excellent.   May 3, 2024

Really beautifully demonic music by this extremely vital band. I can't say, however, that this album is as much of a gem as their 2022 album. Versets noirs is only 42 minutes and the last track is a Samael cover, so it doesn't pack as much value overall. The result is that we should just listen to a bunch of their releases in a row and feel super satisfied. Thank you so much, ACOD!   Apr 29, 2024

Great heavy metal and thrash with still that hint of BM. Of the past 10 years, I think this one is 2nd to Old Star; really close in fact. Also, that cover art works fantastically with the theme, and its element of surrealism is mixed in perfectly. This album is a class act in many respects from the prolific veterans.   Apr 29, 2024

This one has some absolutely beautiful Pink-Floyd-sounding moments, and all the sludge is good as well. Solid album.   Apr 29, 2024

Some bands like Full of Hell play a real unique mix of quite a few genres, and they truly excel with this approach. For metalheads who are trying to develop an understanding of a genre, this can be really confusing. Anyway, one track starts off as drone metal and quickly phases into doom. There are all kinds of other brilliant highlights. For me, the deathgrind brings the most satisfaction. Top-tier work, overall.   Apr 29, 2024

Thank you metalkingdom.net for bringing this dynamic group to my attention. Breakneck speed replete with insanity. A refreshingly bracing experience.   Apr 29, 2024

Pierce Williams is probably my favorite drummer active now, and this is more of the stuff I just love immensely. The vocals are pretty good, and that's the weakest element of the album. Everything else is excellent. Highly recommended and, without a doubt, my pick of the week.   Apr 29, 2024

Nice creepiness on this good blackened death metal album by Civerous.   Apr 29, 2024

A decent start. Not original at all, but imitating Lustre in the early releases turned into a good discography for many projects such as Basarabian Hills.   Apr 29, 2024

It is very hard to take this music seriously with the vocals being like blowing bubbles in a cup of water. I tried to have an open mind, and found some great bouncy grooves and deathy guitar melodies. I really don't need to hear crying and abuse for minutes though. Some good aspects and some negative ones.   Apr 29, 2024

I'm almost considering moving this up to 90. It was a lot better than I expected, noticing that too idealized execution of a nice idea for an album cover. I was in it for the doomy aspect, but the more rock & post-metal parts were fantastic. At Least it's Something is the standout track for me, but the whole record is full of great moments.   Apr 29, 2024

Cathartic & uplifting music, so it's kinda mom rock while also being gothic doom but still works well even if you assume that' a bad combo. Not a favorite, but I'm glad I listened.   Apr 29, 2024

The Metal Meltdown had me believing this would be even better. Oh well, it's still enjoyable. Good variety and execution.   Apr 24, 2024

Yes Mithrandir used the same painting for an album cover last year. Anyway, this EP is very old-school symphonic, so it often sounds more synth than classical. All in all, it's pretty good.   Apr 24, 2024

It pounds the room and washes over you at the same time in that shoegaze kind of way. Great for chilling out.   Apr 24, 2024

Very well played and in great taste. It's also their own kind of war metal, so it's more distinct than other bands. There is a surprising shift in style later in the album, but anyway, this is highly recommendable. My pick of the day.   Apr 24, 2024

This one has great energy. Devourment's kind of slam should be heard even by metalheads who don't like the sub-genre.   Apr 24, 2024

The last ambient track really stirs the emotions. This is good, but nowhere near his best. It is much more consistent than In the Stillness of the Codrii.   Apr 24, 2024

This album is half & half for me. The first 2 songs just don't work well; the elements feel just wrong together. I was pleased to discover how much better the second 2 songs are. It would be a shame to waste that brilliant album cover if the music was not so good, with that shocking black logo looking so profound against that false-night photograph. Tracks 3 & 4 save the day.   Apr 24, 2024

Wow, last week was amazing with the releases. This is very good doom, and the songs have that great quality that makes just the main melody stay in your head long after listening. Fantastic album by these veterans.   Apr 24, 2024

5 really distinct tracks. The 1st half of track is a lot more exciting than the 2nd half of it. That's the most negative thing I can say about this album. After all these years Melvins still have a lot to say musically, and here it's all played well. I thought I'd like it and it exceeded my expectations. Hats off.   Apr 24, 2024

This album deserves its stellar reputation. I usually don't find the brutal side of tech death so enjoyable, but something about this music makes me love every second. A top-tier release,   Apr 22, 2024

Good BM here. That cover art had me expecting it would be even better, but I was being silly, right? Anyway, it's a good album.   Apr 21, 2024

Funny Dvne's album came out on the same day. Usually something as good as this High on Fire record would be the pick of the day. It's all really good and I feel it all throughout my body. You'll also find it goes into Sleep territory at the end. A great journey of an album.   Apr 21, 2024

Absolutely my pick of the week. Tons of passion while the compositions are actually mind-blowing and probably really hard to play. This band now has 3 master-tier albums, and they've only released 3 albums. They deserve a lot of credit for really caring about their craft and putting in the hard work to create albums this fantastic.   Apr 21, 2024

It's just their 1st album, and it's kind of plain jane, needing more dynamism in the guitarwork. It ends up being like Minsitry but less interesting. Later albums are a gigantic improvement.   Apr 21, 2024

I respect Korpituli for creating albums in different styles of black metal.   Apr 21, 2024

Pretty good, but not as powerful as Death Church.   Apr 21, 2024

These guys are serious musicians. Overall, it's not as good as 666 International, but it's still a mind-warping journey. Funny that the softer segments were the most amazing for me.   Apr 21, 2024

군터 베르노의 부재가 오히려 곡의 diversity가 증가하는 방향으로 귀결되어 조금 변화된 VP를 느낄수있다. 그 와중에 코어는 전혀 흔들리지 않고 너무나 탄탄한 장르의 전형을 보여주는 뛰어난 앨범이다. 이들 특유의 늘어짐이 가끔은 지루하기도 하지만, 이정도 내공에 이정도 앨범을 찍어내는 이들은 결코 없으므로, 이제 당연히 명예의 전당에 입성해야 한다.   May 10, 2024

very good album by Vanden Plas. These prog metallers know how to make a good album.   May 1, 2024

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.   May 7, 2024

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   May 8, 2024

너무 탄탄하다. 40년 가까이 축적된 음악성이 드러난 앨범...연주, 곡 구성, 녹음 등 나무랄 부분이 없다.   May 10, 2024

밀레니엄 시기의 소위 '팝수성' 가득한 사운드로 청자를 타격한다. 특기할만한 것은 그 타격 지점이 RATM도, Limp Bizkit과 Korn, Slipknot도 내딛지 않았던 공간이라는 사실.   May 10, 2024

시간이 지날수록 앨범의 가치가 살아나는 작품. 코지파웰의 드러밍이 기가막힌 글램롹의 좋은 본보기.   3 days ago

Absolute crushing, heavy as fuck!   May 3, 2024

이름값에 걸맞는 앨범. 특히 유럽 내에서 그들의 인기는 타의 추종을 불허한다. 처음부터 끝까지 단단한 구성과 강력한 연주가 여전하다. 하지만 들은 후 이렇다할 임팩트나 싱글지향적 멜로디 부재의 한끝이 아쉽다.   May 5, 2024

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.   May 8, 2024

very good album by Sepultura. Also, the front cover of Arise is excellent.   May 12, 2024

20세기의 끝을 알리는 멜데스의 걸작이다. 끝내주는 멜로디 하나로 메탈을 좋아하지 않거나 입문하는 사람들에게도 권해볼만한 작품   May 12, 2024

이 앨범 그냥 시대를 관통했습니다. 2030 고독사가 늘어나고 점점 사람들과의 관계가 멀어져 가는 요즘 시대에 살아가는 우리들에게 받아야할 위로를 이 앨범이 하나의 동화처럼 들려주기 때문입니다. 그리고 이 앨범의 모티브가 된 실화는 현 우리나라의 문제점을 그대로 나타나는 게 더 소름돋습니다.   May 12, 2024

Excellent disc. Despite not surpassing its predecessor, it is a sensational album. The Last in Line is one of Dio's greatest classics.   May 14, 2024

천재라 불렸던 자들은 진짜 총기가 불을 뿜는 때가 있다. 이시절의 나가쉬가 그랬다. 전작과 너무 다른 이앨범으로 전작에 버금가는 놀라운 사운드를 만들어냈다. 일렉트로니카와 익스트림을 섞어 부대찌개처럼 절묘한 융합의 새로운 맛을 냈다. 이렇게 세기말을 통과했던 이들은 너무 빨리 미래로 넘어갔다. 25년이 넘어도 여전히 미래적이다.   May 14, 2024

이때의 모습을 그리워하는 건 나뿐이진 않을 듯...   May 16, 2024

미국 밴드를 유럽 스타일의 밴드로 만든 건 샤샤 패스의 힘이 아닐까 한다. 본격적인 이들의 전성기 시작~   May 17, 2024

락/메탈의 시대 흐름에 따른 트렌드의 변화를 가장 적나라하게 보여주는 앨범. 메탈헤드 모두가 수긍할 만한 스타일의 음악은 아니지만 당시 Slayer도 Public Enemy도 좋아했던 나에게는 최고의 앨범 중 하나였다.   May 18, 2024

이럴거면 차라리 슬레이어 새 앨범을 내시는 게...   May 18, 2024