Last month I wrote up Paradise Lost and “Draconian Times” in anticipation of the release of their thirteenth album, “Tragic Idol.” As any fan of Paradise Lost knows, the band has...
Read MoreI have been putting off this review. I got my copy of this album over a month ago, and I just have not been able to bring myself to start writing the review. There are several reasons for my procrastination.
Read MoreIn Mourning is a Swedish progressive death/doom band and “The Weight of Oceans” is their third album; their first for Spinefarm Records. When I first received this album I mistakenly thought...
Read MoreHere is an album I have been wanting to write about for a few weeks, but have not been able to squeeze into the schedule. They are another local (to me) band that I have...
Read MoreI have been a Running Wild fan for about 28 years, which means I was 12 when I discovered their first album, “Gates to Purgatory.” Released in 1984, “Gates to Purgatory” was part of the vanguard...
Read MoreGory Blister is a technical death metal band from Milan, Italy and “Earth-Sick” is their fourth album. I admit that when I saw the name Gory Blister I was not expecting very much...
Read MoreThe week begins anew and here we are again. Today I have something interesting for you. Creative Waste is a death metal/grindcore band from Saudi Arabia and “Slaves to Conformity” is their...
Read MoreTwo years ago today we lost Peter Steele of Type O Negative and Carnivore. The shock and despair I felt at learning of the passing of such a talented musician, at such a young age, hits me fresh in the face every time I hear one Peter's songs. We miss you Peter.
Read MoreToday I am pleased to present you with “Elder Lore/The Dark Arts”, the second full length album from British Columbia’s Tribune. Their goal is to make challenging, yet accessible, metal music.
Read MoreToday must be Canada Day at Rock Music Critic, because next on the agenda we have Derelict, who hails from Montreal. I was surprised and pleased to learn that the singer for Derelict is...
Read MoreI have been waiting for this album for MONTHS. “Demonocracy” is the third album from Arizona death metal purveyors Job for a Cowboy. Their second album, “Ruination”...
Read MoreToday’s winner of the Never Say Die award for most persistent underground musician goes to Orlok and Countess. I have never heard of this dude before, but Countess, hailing from...
Read MoreGather round children, and let me tell you a tale of a not-so-far-away place called Charm City and the benevolent rock and roll overlords who hold court there. I speak of course of...
Read More“Rediscoveries” is an album full of cover songs that “some kid recorded in his bedroom.” That “kid” is Andrew Lima. I cannot tell you much about him, other than that he recorded the album by himself...
Read MoreWelcome to a new week here at Rock Music Critic. Today I have Vigilance, a NWOBHM influenced speed metal band from Slovenia. The band formed in 2010 and started recording in 2011.
Read MoreApril 10th marks the return of Richmond, Virginia’s metal masters, Municipal Waste with their fifth album, “The Fatal Feast.” As usual, when I listen to Municipal Waste I think...
Read MoreSigh. Look what I went and missed the first time around. Last year power metal band Powerwolf released their fourth album, “Blood of the Saints” and somehow I entirely missed out.
Read MoreI feel a little introspective today due to several things taking place in my little world right now. I did not think I would feel up to writing any reviews today, but when I am upset I listen to music...
Read MoreNext up we have French thrash/death band Outcast and their third album, “Awaken the Reason.” They are similar to my last review in that they play a mix of thrash and death metal.
Read MoreToday’s second South American band is Cultura Tres, who hail from Venezuela. Their second album is “El Mal del Bien.” The album opens with “Propiedad de Dios” which immediately brings...
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