Saffire – From Ashes to Fire
Gothenburg band Saffire was started in 2006 by Victor Olsson and Dino Zuzic out of a desire to do something heavier than the funk rock band they were in at the time. Following the addition
Vials of Wrath – Seeking Refuge
Ambient black metal is not my favorite genre, plain and simple, but I find myself liking Seeking Refuge, the debut album and solo project of DC Mills (ex-Bloodline Severed). For me, one hallmark of a
In Vain – Ænigma
There are some who prefer their metal uncomplicated and for those, Ænigma is not for you. In Vain have assembled nearly 60 minutes of progressive death/black metal in this release, and as you may surmise
Grave Declaration – When Dying Souls Scream Praise
Epic symphonic black metal! If this genre appeals at all to you, buy this album. If you are not familiar with this genre, pick up this album to see what it is all about. As
This City Awaits – Said The Liar
There seems to be somewhat of a resurgence in power trios, and This City Awaits certainly fits in with this movement. This three-piece group from Dallas Texas is fairly new, forming in 2010 and releasing