Power metal beats and tons of guitar heroics. This whole album is an exhilarating experience.   Sep 30, 2023

So glad I've learned this band exists! This album also has a blackened element, so people who want more bass in their black metal will be satisfied with Celeste. Anyway, I was in bliss for 41 minutes. Without a doubt, my pick of the day.   Sep 28, 2023

Great execution and tons of passion. There is gothic metal, pop, rap, drum & bass, R&B, and even some obvious Rage Against the Machine influence. The vocals take center stage, and they deserve it. The last couple of songs are a little less amazing than the rest, so I won't give it a 95. Anyway, this is gorgeous music.   Sep 28, 2023

Overall good album. It makes me wish there was more variety in feeling and vocals. Also, it's nice to see the execution on that cover art, which is a concept we see a lot in death metal and some other genres, but usually not as well done as this one.   Sep 28, 2023

I was going to give this a 95, but since it's a cover album I'll move it down to 90. They deserve credit though; all these songs sound like Monster Magnet songs. Also, all the band members have a chance to shine. I recommend this one, but you should probably be wearing sunglasses for your own safety.   Sep 28, 2023

This is a great mix of black metal's variety in one short EP. The most surprising for me was the swagger in the riffs at some points, which is not typical for BM. Another BM band to watch for sure!   Sep 28, 2023

I expected cringe, but what I got was a bunch of very weak songs with no motivation. The lyrics have so many clichés, that some tracks are 100% cliché. Track 2 is a NIN style song but is still totally boring. Track 6 stands out as the only kinda good song; if it came on the radio, I might not turn it off.   Sep 28, 2023

I tried a lot of sludge today, and I loved this one the most. It has such a bleak atmosphere, and the emotions are so powerful the whole 48 minutes feel like a great drama unfolding. The blend of genres is a real pleasure too. I do feel a little post-hardcore peeking out of the sludge throughout. Anyway, now I'm very curious how their other albums sound.   Sep 27, 2023

Tolkien-inspired black metal, but not atmospheric BM or anything medieval or folky - just straight BM. Well done, and the vocals switch to death growls at times for variety.   Sep 27, 2023

The spacious feeling and nazzzty bogged-down distortion were pure bliss for me. More impressive than their 2023 album. Also, on Canyons, the distant feeling to the clean vocals and their delivery were also a lot more enjoyable. This album really captured my heart.   Sep 27, 2023

Catchy riffing and everything feels filthy & scandalous. This music is a purely metal feeling kind of metal, and it's done with great energy.   Sep 27, 2023

The worst I can say about this album is that it feels kind of simple, which might turn off some listeners. The atmosphere, however, is completely insane and I loved the sound.   Sep 27, 2023

Very bogged-down feeling, just as intended. Good music and an album cover that stays in the memory.   Sep 26, 2023

Great production and great variety of styles.   Sep 26, 2023

Moonlight Sonatas to translate the title. Folky atmosphere with good melancholy. I really felt the emotion.   Sep 26, 2023

When the music nonstop makes me think 'hell yeah' from the first second to the last.... then there's no doubt it's great.   Sep 24, 2023

Singing, guitar sound, lyrics, melodies, & atmosphere are all top-tier here! It also shifts fully into thrash for a good portion of the album, which is also a positive point because it's full of power. Great album with a great title.   Sep 24, 2023

Finally discovering why I've heard this band name before, and it's the Sadness guy going complete insane with a more erratic and sometimes evil sound. This might be hard for many metal fans to listen to, but there's a certain percent of us that will love this music with a passion.   Sep 24, 2023

Impressive songwriting & musicianship. This time as I was actually enjoying it too. Maybe it's just hard for me to get into the right mood for their music. Yes, it's all about the breakdowns. Vildhjarta, featuring some of the same members, matches my personality much more. I am glad I gave this one a try, though.   Sep 24, 2023

The members have been changing over the years, but their dependably brilliant black 'n' roll, punk, & metal have stayed at the same level. I find this one more exciting than Nattesferd, but just slightly. Also, almost as good as Splid. Instead of thinking more about why I rank those albums like that, I just want to listen to this again & again.   Sep 24, 2023

The melancholy is so thick on this album. I'm glad I've finally looked into their earlier albums. This one is powerful & heavy like Aevum, and the quality is just as high. A very exciting record.   Sep 22, 2023

Very good epic feel on this album. The cover art has a castle that looks kind of amateurish, but don't be fooled; these are well written songs played with huge amounts of passion.   Sep 22, 2023

I liked this a lot, and I found the most doom-laden parts the best. Interesting that not even the doom on this album is all that slow; it's a lot of mid-tempo. Also, the melodies really stay with me.   Sep 22, 2023

Definitely better than Gold & Grey, since I find more of these songs very satisfying. Great melodies played by total pros. Also, Baroness's discography is starting to get pretty beefy at this point. I've loved their music for a long time and have real respect for the past & present members.   Sep 22, 2023

A prolific brutal death metal musician goes black metal, and you'll believe it when you hear the vocals. Good black metal with some symphonic intros.   Sep 22, 2023

Kind of hard to choose between 85 and 90 on this one. All good, but it doesn't excite me as much as Plague, which is similar in style. The military rhythms do feel prominent on this album, giving the music a feeling of galactic empires exploring new planets. Also, I just love that album cover.   Sep 22, 2023

The energy of the songs is equal to the coolness of the band & its image, which should be impossible but..... Motörhead.   Sep 22, 2023

Very solid for all 13 tracks. The Rolling Stones cover was even better than I was hoping for. The legendary band's final album is very good.   Sep 22, 2023

Now I learn about this band. It's some unique progressive metal. I get a thall feeling from this at parts, but maybe that's just me. Anyway, recommending this to everyone because it's refreshing.   Sep 22, 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