This is a sheer death metal opus with a blackened musical theme. Each track is composed of a straightforward musical structure with savage riffs pounding relentlessly. The only downside is the length of some tracks. Those are a bit short (some may say well-trimmed) to perfectly convey the attractiveness of orthodox death metal and the awesomeness of musicianship that Gorhoth can offer. Overall, it is a fantastic death metal release with a pure blackened originality.   Nov 17, 2023

This album is in line with the band's previous effort, Blight Upon Martyred Sentience. It still sounds as cavernous as its predecessor. The psychedelic touches embedded sporadically throughout the entire album are really enjoyable. If you were happy with their previous releases, you would have no problem falling in love with this album.   Oct 18, 2023

It's a good album with a quality production, considering the instrumental technicality that it offers. Probably it would be only me who thinks that vocals sound a bit muffled in some tracks. It is also a bit shame that the entire album is not that impressive when it comes to songwriting which lacks a bit of originality. Nonetheless, I cannot deny that it is a good technical death release.   Oct 18, 2023

It is a fantastic avant-garde black metal album that has become a new musical benchmark in DHG's career. DHG successfully bounced back from their previous effort which fell short of expectations. DHG's sophisticated touch on songwriting is admirable. all the songs are well-composed on a microscopic level. There is nothing to complain about in all musical aspects because this album is a fascinating opus by the masters.   Oct 16, 2023

NPT's full-length debut sounds like a lazy byproduct of their ingenious first EP. This album deserves to be labelled as a good instrumental album because the unison play between the band members in particular is marvellous. But the overall quality fails to be near what I expected from them.   Oct 15, 2023

It is good to see KK enjoy his green old age by releasing his sophomore effort with Tim Ripper Owens. KK's land-haired perspiration for heavy metal is admirable. But that is all. There is nothing to compliment in this album, to be honest. I was surprised that the overall quality of this album was exacerbated compared to the band's first album which was not an impressive work either.   Oct 5, 2023

I know nothing about the band's musical past. So, it would be unfair if I say something unfavourable about their music. But the overall quality of this release is as atrocious as its cover.   Jul 23, 2023

This is the debut album of the Welsh atmospheric black metal outfit, which made me have high hopes for a quality metal release after watching the official video of 'Grains of Sand' in June. Unfortunately, the rest of the album is a bit of a disappointment. The remaining tracks have the shortcomings that new bands in the scene usually have in the nascence of their career: obscurity. In other words, the flattened structure without depth in sound.   Jul 23, 2023

This is a genre-defying album. Screamo, punk rock, metalcore, mathcore, and progressive metal are successfully combined in a good musical form in general. But the formula to blend those varied musical elements is not working seamlessly in some tracks. Structure-wise, it is moderately intricate. But, there is no outstanding moment that portrays the musical coherence using adequate intricacy in structure. Nevertheless, this album is a good and sophisticated musical melange.   Jul 18, 2023

The musical infusion of Entombed A.D. has been found in this release due to Guilherme Miranda. So, this album shares the same sound characteristic as the albums of Entombed A.D. It was a mundane task to analyse the structure of this album because there is no freshness to spot on. This album will be a huge disappointment if a Megadeth-like musical style is expected because of the existence of David Ellefson.   Jul 17, 2023

If a band had a successful career with its own musical style in the past, the drastic change in style would be hardly accepted by those who love the band's past. The musical formula that led the band to success is rarely found in this release. This album is full of a banquet of musical mismatches in a dumbfounded way.   Jul 17, 2023

It is a compositionally intricate album. It does not have any problems at all when it comes to the quality of instrumentation and production. But the dissonant nature of the structure is not harmoniously interwoven with other musical elements, resulting in the failure to reach the full fruition of mixing black and death metal. Succinctly speaking, it is just a normal death metal release.   Jul 17, 2023

It is a guitar-led glam metal album which I cannot say is enjoyable to listen to. All the band members are competent on their instruments. It would be unfair to say it is a bad album. But there are no noticeable or memorable musical moments, which makes this album below average.   Jul 17, 2023

I have never been satisfied with the works of Tim 'Ripper' Owens since he left Judas Priest . Vocal performance-wise, he has always been outstanding, but he has always failed to establish his musical legacy. This album would be just a normal heavy metal release if his name value was not taken into account. But I have to point out that he failed again to fulfil the expectations of those who have high hopes for him.   Jul 15, 2023

Judas Priest is not the first heavy metal band in the world, but JP is the band that newly re-defined the etymology of heavy metal by riding on the wave of NWOBHM. Since Rob Halford left the band to pursue his solo career, JP had disappointed their fans with unsatisfactory works. But this album was a remarkable comeback with the quality that old JP fans had been eager to look for. The only drawback I noticed was the degradation of Rob's vocal ability.   Jul 13, 2023

This album has failed to successfully deliver a tasteful blend of prog and groove metal. You may find some good musical moments in 'Nebulamorphous' and 'A Soliloquy'. But the rest of the tracks end up failing to add up an extra dosage of adrenaline to those who seek a chance to fulfil their head-banging desire.   Jul 8, 2023

It is a straightforward-sounding album, reminding me of Bolt Thrower to a certain extent. Especially the opener, 'Archaic Magick', is a good track to initiate a doomed journey. But the rest of the tracks are not as appealing as the opener, diminishing the musical spell of this album.   Jul 7, 2023

This album is a huge degradation in quality when compared to their debut album. Comparing the band's debut, the vibe of this album has been flattened due to the homogenised guitar works. The rest of the features are not memorable either. It is very tough for me to pick a single feature that is not bad about this album.   Jul 7, 2023

This album is an epitome of a disastrous metal album. I cannot even imagine that I discuss the sound and structure of this album, because everybody who may listen to this would perceive that this album is not worthy enough of paying attention to intuitively.   Jul 7, 2023

It is a good prog instrumental release by a German trio. The tone of the lead guitar works reminds me of Joe Satriani, but the influence of Steve Vai has also been spotted in terms of sound due to the catchy and easy-to-grasp melodies. The rhythm section also sounds tight and punchy backed by a solid song-writing. All in all, this album would be appreciated by those who love the music based on technical instrumentation with a light metal vibe.   Jul 6, 2023

The album's title says it all: It gives you psychological spasms in your brain through cacophony. The unpredictability in structure is the most stood-out feature for those who love dissonance. But it is a bummer that the dissonant features are not well-organised, resulting in the over-messiness in sound and structure.   Jul 6, 2023

It is the album that classic death metallers would appreciate. The riffs in some tracks like 'Eternal Horror' are so dense and well-organised, delivering skull-crushing power with massive double-bass drums to listeners. On the other hand, the catchy and groovy riffs are the most stood-out feature in some tracks like ‘Full of Hate’. All in all, this album is a good death metal release that deserves your attention.   Jul 4, 2023

It is a good release with plenty of modern hardcore influences. The massive energy with awesome musical arrangements sounds exhilarating to a certain extent, but cannot deliver this power until the end of the album. But it is an impressive album, considering it is the band's full-length debut release. This album definitely makes me anticipate their next step.   Jul 4, 2023

It is not an easy album to affix to a genre label. This release is so experimental in a blackened way. Each of the four tracks is at least 15 minutes long and is a complex self-contained musical universe in itself, based on a raw melodic and ritualistic black metal foundation, on which atmosphere and mood build through repetition, with elements from other genres being added in a sparing way that complements the dominant black metal genre. It is a fantastic album overall.   Jul 4, 2023

This album has failed to successfully inherit the virtues of the band's previous effort. The heaviness of this album is the only musical aspect that I appreciate. I do not mean that it is a bad release. The album itself is just a normal album, but it falls short of the last album in every musical sense. In short, it is a huge bummer, considering the band's achievement in the previous work.   Jul 4, 2023

It is a more psychedelic and softer prog release than the band's previous effort. There are some stylistic changes built upon the band's musical virtues. In short, this EP sounds like a musical link between their last album to the one that they will produce next.   Jul 4, 2023

It is a tasteful prog-metal album that does not brag about an insane level of technicality. This album may not excite an instantaneous emotional connection to your heart due to the lack of hooks. But the arrangement to make a good musical melange leads to the smooth instrumental transition between the parts of each track, which is jubilant to listen to.   Jul 4, 2023

To be honest, I have no idea why a metal conglomerate like Metal Blade Records is backing up this band. I do not think they embody the attractiveness of metalcore enough in this album. It is too bouncy with high-octane melodies that need to be sedated with a lethal dose of Procaine. Those who are a fan of Protest the Hero or While She Sleeps might appreciate this release, but it is not an attractive album to my taste.   Jun 29, 2023

This album is a good chaotic and dissonant work for those who seek the masterful balance of depression and ravishment. It contains an ugly, angry, and tortured slew of sounds which is crafted by a genre-bending mixture of varied musical elements that try to strain the listener in various and bittersweet ways.   Jun 29, 2023

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

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

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

전작 "Cowboys from Hell" 에 이은 연타석 홈런...얼터가 판치기 시작하던 때 꿋꿋이 버텨 준...   Apr 30, 2024

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

DT와 더불어 가장 활발한 활동을 하는 스틸 얼라이브 프록메탈 밴드로 영국의 대표밴드 스래쉬홀드와 더불어 독일을 대표하는 프록메탈밴드로 아주 훌륭한 연주력과 작곡력이 이번 앨범에도 퍼포먼스에 광을 내고 있다   May 3, 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

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

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

올해의 명반!   Apr 28, 2024

카르카스 앨범 중 최고 명반이 아닐까!!!   Apr 30, 2024

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

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

very good album by Sepultura. Also, the front cover of Arise is excellent.   7 days ago

20세기의 끝을 알리는 멜데스의 걸작이다. 끝내주는 멜로디 하나로 메탈을 좋아하지 않거나 입문하는 사람들에게도 권해볼만한 작품   7 days ago

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.   7 days ago