Black metal as an ingredient can be very interesting if added in reasonable quantities. Listening to Sciomancy, Malediction & Rites Abominable felt like sifting through a promising pile of raw ingredients that never quite form any edible dish. Guess Bobo’s not eating any time soon.
Read moreLast Call at the Goat Press 2024, Part 3
Metalligator sat at his desk stumped, staring at the slowly falling snow outside the office window. “I was sure I had him this time”—a mutter escaped as he tossed aside his “Spiderman” album…
Read moreMandroïd of Krypton – Cosmic Sarcophagus Review
Part of the joy of being a music reviewer is discovering new bands, because any new band could be your new favorite act. Are Mandroïd of Krypton one of the next greats, or should this sarcophagus be left to drift aimlessly throughout space?
Read moreThis Week In Metal, 2024 Week 43
Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Adorior, and Vile Species, you can do that too!
Read moreAdorior – Bleed on My Teeth Review
Bleed on My Teeth is a relentless assault on the senses, a sonic maelstrom that threatens to consume all in its path. British band Adorior’s third full-length is a masterclass in chaos and destruction, with vocals from Melissa Gray aka Jaded Lungs that defy reason and convention. Ride the red wave.
Read moreUnto Others – Never, Neverland Review
Unto Others have put out their third full length effort – Never, Neverland, a title that immediately brings an uneasy connotation by reminding me of Metallica and their self titled album. You could say that it’s a subtle telegraphing of the direction Unto Others have taken with this album, as more than half the songs lean toward the softer side of their style. Here’s hoping they’re just trying out a never groove.
Read moreThis Week In Metal, 2024 Week 34
Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Stress Angel and Void Witch, you can do that too! It’s International Bear Appreciation week here at Goat Review.
Read moreStress Angel – Punished by Nemesis Review
The death metal chugging bear has decided to stay at Goat Review, Welcome to our new writer Bobo Dupla! There’s so much death metal to devour and so little time, next in line is Punished by Nemesis by Stress Angel.
Read moreThis Week In Metal, 2024 Week 33
Another week, another round of metal reviews in the bag. Words are tough, so we assembled the highlights. And if you want to read the latest reviews for the new offerings from Mayhemic, Vanessa Funke, and Monument of Misanthropy, you can do that too!
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