Author Archives: Chris
Year of the Cobra – “Ash And Dust”
In four years, Year of the Cobra have managed to cement themselves in the stoner/doom realm as an absolute powerhouse duo. Truly, what else could you ever want or need in a great stoner band? Pounding drums, fuzzy, heavy bass, … Continue reading →
Novembers Doom – “Nephilim Grove”
Novembers Doom has been one of those bands on my “Will Listen To” list for quite some time. I mean, they are staple of the death-doom metal scene, after all. When the chance came to review their eleventh studio album, … Continue reading →
Sabaton w/ Hammerfall – Live 2019
Sunday, 6th October, 2019 – Center Stage, Atlanta, Georgia It’s been a hot minute since I last reviewed a concert, but here we are. Let’s just say, I had words I needed to say about the Sabaton show in Atlanta, … Continue reading →
Kadavar – “For The Dead Travel Fast”
With Halloween coming up, it’s that time of year that I delve deeper into my love of horror than the rest of the year (more R’lyeh than Mariana Trench level deep). So when I heard Kadavar was coming out with … Continue reading →
Goatess – “Blood and Wine”
There’s something so nice about falling down the Bandcamp rabbit hole and coming out with several new bands to listen to. Goatess was one of those discoveries, so when Rob approached me about reviewing their latest album, it was an … Continue reading →
SERMON – “Birth of the Marvellous”
I honestly didn’t know what to expect when SERMON’s “Birth of the Marvellous” was offered to me. A little sneak peak while on break at work sealed the deal, and I was absolutely sold on it. The album itself is … Continue reading →
Rhapsody of Fire – “The Eighth Mountain”
It’s been a while since I listened to Rhapsody of Fire, to be perfectly honest. When I first heard them in the mid-2000s in high school, they were the music I put on while delving into the Dragonlance books. I … Continue reading →
Top 20 of 2018 – The Chris Edition
When I was asked to make a list of my top twenty albums from 2018, I was a bit worried that there wouldn’t be enough that I liked to fill out the list. Probably because this year seems like it … Continue reading →
Four Stroke Baron – “Planet Silver Screen”
“Planet Silver Screen” is the sophomore release by Nevada trio Four Stroke Baron. It’s an interesting mash up of metal, prog, and new wave, with a healthy sprinkling of 2000s alt-pop. From the opening track “Cut”, it was coming off … Continue reading →
Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – “Wasteland”
English rockers Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats have returned with a concept album for the modern age. Of a world wiped of memories and personality. Where the zombified humans are glued to their screens. Receiving information fed to them, but … Continue reading →
