Midpaced Swedish death metal. Above average but nothing groundbreaking or extremely original. Melodic and rhythmic, double bass and growling vocals.
» 4 out of 5 Evil Faces
So I have been hearing what a great band Mastadon is for a few years now. Seems as though everytime I discuss metal with someone they tell me to check out this band.
Even though I had nothing against Mastadon, they we’re not on the top of my list. Thus I never really gave them much of a shot.
I remember hearing “Remission” at a friends a couple of years back, but never really gave it a good listen until about 6 months ago. I would have to say it is pretty good. Not at all what I had remembered them sounding like.
Not that I remembered them sounding bad or anything, I just remember it as being more death/grind metal in nature than what I would call it now.
» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces
I remember back when I was a youth and was into Ratt, Motley Crue, Ozzy and the likes! (yes I admit it)
A friend of mine had a Slayer album (Show No Mercy, on vinyl even) and we used to listen to it for jokes, as neither of us liked it much.
It was just noise, no melody at all. 
Then as the years went by, I found myself interested in harder and heavier metal. First it was Metallica, Anthrax and then came Slayer. It was the Hell Awaits release that converted me. So in a way, Slayer can be credited with igniting my passion for the dark side of metal.
I can still remember the day I heard that intro to the album with that great marching riff, at first that was the only part I liked. Then as more time went by I found myself hooked on the whole album. Especially the song “Hardening of the Arteries”
Thus beginning my love affair with Death Metal!
The godfathers of metal are back with a brand new CD for our musical enjoyment. This time they even got original drummer Dave Lombardo back!
» 4 out of 5 Evil Faces
Okay so I heard this band on a local radio station a few weeks ago and thought, “Hey! Wow, thats pretty good stuff”
If you are a fan of power metal that is.
A few years ago I would not have liked this much at all. I was only into grinding death metal then, but have since embraced all styles of metal. (in my old age, that is) 
After having listened to the CD a few times, it isn’t bad, but it is not what I thought it was going to be when I first heard it. It starts off good, but after awhile it kinda starts droning on. The vocals become overwhelming to me, I am used to growls and screams. (maybe my tastes have not changed as much as I think)
Q: Where are the Crumbsuckers from?
A: Chris Notaro Long Island , New York-specifically Baldwin, NY
Q: How did the Crumbsuckers get started?
A: Chris Notaro The Crumbsuckers started as a band of neighborhood friends as a way to pass time and have fun with the music they enjoyed
Q: How long we’re the Crumbsuckers together before you split up?
A: Chris Notaro I believe the Crumbsuckers were together for approximately 7 years.
Q: Are you officially reunited or will it be just the one show?
A: Chris Notaro At this time we are just concentrating on our 1 show at BB Kings on August 3rd, 2006.
Q: Will the Crumbsuckers be touring?
A: Chris Notaro There are no plans for a tour, however, the band wouldn’t rule out doing any shows which could fit into our schedules. If there’s a demand we’d like to fulfil it.
» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces
Okay so we all know that Witchery kicks ass, or at least I do. Though maybe you disagree with that and think they are typical? I have read alot of people do. I on the other hand disagree with the typical opinion. I personally think of Witchery as a very non-typical band.
Firstly they actually know how to play their instruments (sure, there are alot of other metal bands that also know how to play) but there are also a fair share of those who could use another lesson or two.
Plus the sense of humor expressed within their lyrics, artwork and such. Like an old classic horror movie would make you laugh. I get the same vibe from Witchery. Maybe they did not intend for it to be this way, and my twisted sense of humor just leads me to believe that titles such as “Dead, Hot and Ready” are meant to have a semi comical theme.
Founded in the late 90′s by former members of Satanic Slaughter. Sweden’s Witchery is old school, thrash metal mixed with more modern Black, Death Metal. Very melodic, very well played. All around a top notch metal act.
Below is a list of Witchery’s releases
Q: Where is Agent Steel from?
A:(Juan Garcia) Agent Steel was formed in Los Angeles, California. The band is still active and the majority of the members still live in Los Angeles, with the exception of Bernie Versailles who know lives in Nevada.
Q: How long has Agent Steel been together?
A:(Juan Garcia) The band’s debut album “Skeptics Apocalypse” was released in 1985 in the U.S.A. on Combat Records, and in Europe on RoadRunner.
Q: How did Agent Steel get started?
A:(Juan Garcia) It got started by John Cyriis (vocals) and drummer Chuck Profus; then later I joined the band when I left Abattoir and with my connections with Combat Records our debut album was released.
» 3 out of 5 Evil Faces
Okay ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for yet another CD review brought to you by the good folks at Metalpedia!
Me, that is!
For this one we have to go back a few years, so close your eyes, relax and imagine it is 1988-1990 again and the thrash scene is alive and kicking.
Are you there? Has your hair gotten bigger? No really, I’m not trying to be a smart ass just trying to set the mood.
The truth is this review is for a newly released CD-R of a band from the past, named Oblivion. I was not familiar with this band (until now). I am assuming they we’re popular in their local scene, with maybe some traveling success mixed in. Though for whatever reason I had never heard of them until recently.
A great thrash metal band that released 2 full lenghts and an EP in the 80′s then broke up for 12 years.
In 1999 they reunited under the same name with a new singer and released a new full length in 2000. Then in 2003 after some more lineup changes they released the 4th full length.
All are top notch releases, though they really came unto their own with there 2nd full length.