I have finished the book version of Music Journalism 101, which premiered here many years ago, and which has since gained a strong and loyal readership. And I’m taking details for people who want it sooner than others.
[commuter review] UNLEASHED – Odalheim (Nuclear Blast Records)
I promised reviews of this album yonks ago. It was never forthcoming because i had to listen to the album heaps before I even attempted to review it. My initial reaction to the released waved red flags in front of…
[commuter review] REVERENCE – The Asthenic Ascension
Lately, I’ll be honest, symphonic metal has kind of fallen by the wayside for me. So when I got into the first track of this album, the first couple of times, I was a bit hesitant. Then, waiting for the…
GUEST REVIEW: Soulfly – Enslaved (Roadrunner)
Max Cavalera is living legend in metal. Many of the older metalheads vividly remember him as the charismatic frontman of Sepultura. Back in 1996 Max left his old band and shortly after a resurfaced with a new band, called Soulfly.…
[commuter review] SIGH – In Somnophobia (Candlelight)
Oh, SIGH. The creepiest of the weird offensive Japanese black metal. Thou art amazing on the train. Years ago, long after I first got into this band, I recall taking a copy of Ghastly Funeral Theatre to work and asking…