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  • Yakuza – Of Seismic Consequence

    Even though this might be the darkest Yakuza record thus far, it’s also the most song oriented. It seems that Yakuza has focused on crafting their free form jazz metal jams into more succinct pieces this time around, which allows for a more palatable record. Palatable that is, for folks who found their previous work…

  • Nevermore – The Obsidian Conspiracy

    The Obsidian Conspiracy had an almost insurmountable expectation being the follow up from TGE and both solo records, which were great. Nevermore fans will be disappointed with this new album however, as the record doesn’t really deviate from the Nevermore formula and some of the songs are just plain stale.

  • People pay to see the bands, not the promoter…

    That being said, Sons of OTIS at the Hard Luck Bar (812 Dundas W) is well worth my five dollars this evening.

  • Blasphemy Blog: Arckanum – Rapid Re-Issue Reviews

    By Ola Mazzuca After releasing seven full-length albums, two demos and six EPs, the musical project of Johan “Shamaatae” Lahger, otherwise known as Arckanum, blonde roots beneath a black façade certainly show. Though his enterprise has not been acknowledged enough for a fantastic musical aura, the underlying influence on the rise of black metal in…

  • Kingdom of Sorrow: Side-Project Comes Into its Own

    Kingdom of Sorrow: It’s a name that conjures up images of some grizzled warrior-king, his throne coated in ash, his body caked with blood. It evokes both torpor and power. And indeed, the quintet plays a blend of filthy swamp sludge and growling hardcore, courtesy of Crowbar/Down string slinger Kirk Windstein and Hatebreed vocalist Jamey…

  • Obituary/ Entombed/ Rumplestiltskin Grinder at The Opera House, Toronto, ON June 1, 2010

    I have yet to attend a metal show that I am not excited about. It’s an excitement that transcends ticket price, record label, venue, or profile. Whether I am going to see a deep-underground band playing in a tiny bar, or a legend taking on the ACC, I experience the same moment of unrestrained pleasure…

  • Necronomicon – The Return of the Witch

    The Return of the Witch is a solid piece of work. It’s an album that is upfront about what its intentions are.

  • ISIS/ Tombs/ Jakob @ Rickshaw Theatre, Vancouver BC, May 31, 2010

    “But as fans slowly drifted away, they could rest assured these talented and prolific musicians would live to play another day, even if in a different incarnation than the one they saw on stage tonight.” Cara Cross reviews ISIS on the Vancouver stop of their North American farewell tour.

  • Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax Are Coming To a Canadian Theater Near You June 22nd!

    I am sure by now you all have heard about how “the Big Four” are finally playing together this summer, albeit only in Europe at massive summer festivals. Well, if you live in Canada and can’t make it overseas this summer, maybe a trip to your local movie theatre will suffice? Read below to find…

  • Maryland Deathfest 2010 Recap Part 3

    by Jay H. Gorania Sunday (May 30) As hessian metalheads strolled the streets of downtown Baltimore like zombies on a mission, they weaved in and out of Lacrosse athletes and fans who were there for the NCAA Division I Men’s Championship. I was working out at my hotel’s gym alongside one of Virginia’s players who…