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Darkthrone – Astral Fortress Review

October 31, 2022May 19, 2024 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

I consider late era Darkthrone to be more interesting than most of their career. They have been experimenting a lot lately and to decent results. I might even go so far as to say that Old Star is my favorite Darkthrone album after A Blaze in the Northern Sky. Yes, much better than Transilvanian Munchies.

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Keiji Haino & Sumac – Into This Juvenile Apocalypse Our Golden Blood to Pour Let Us Never Review

October 9, 2022July 15, 2024 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

Come for the improv, stay for Gator’s fake haikus.

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Wolfheart – King of the North Review

September 18, 2022April 27, 2025 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

Tuomas Saukkonen‘s albums all sound the same. This is both good and not so good depending on the result. At worst it can feel like […]

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Sigh – Shiki Review

August 28, 2022June 29, 2025 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

Grab some popcorn and follow along as our Gator tries to convince himself that he doesn’t fear death by ripping on one of his favorite bands.

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Dawnwalker – House of Sand Review

August 19, 2022October 17, 2024 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

Dawnwalker aren’t trying to show off. Instead, each piece of the puzzle informs the whole of this slow despair-fueled journey into death. Yes, House of Sand is an album of rock songs, but also it’s built of small details and an overwhelming feeling of self inflicted misery. Stare into its windows and be still.

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The Halo Effect – Days of the Lost Review

August 14, 2022August 21, 2024 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

“Lost Days” might have been a better title for this album as these former members of In Flames, joined by Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne, […]

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Imperial Triumphant – Spirit of Ecstasy Review

July 24, 2022January 16, 2025 Reviewed by Metalligator No comments

Read up on one of the Gator’s first ecstatic journeys into Goat-land.

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