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
Come for the improv, stay for Gator’s fake haikus.
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Wolfheart – King of the North Review
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
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
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
“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
Read up on one of the Gator’s first ecstatic journeys into Goat-land.
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Crypts of the Unknown: Incubator – McGillroy the Housefly
