This Month In Metal: October 2008

Cradle of Filth – Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder

Genre: Extreme metal
Release date: October 27
Label: Roadrunner

Another month, another album and another band people tend to either love or hate. Curiously, I've seen virtually no press whatsoever for this release and I almost missed it altogether.

To be honest, Cradle of Filth never clicked for me, and I see no reason why this should either. There's precious little evolution in terms of sound and style, predictable arrangements and nothing that really stands out. The band plays well, the production is good despite that the orchestral bits sound pretty cheap and Dani filth is a good at what he does, but it's still lacking in two of the more important departments: songs and length. Yes, you guessed it, it's too damn long, clocking in at a bit over 60 minutes. The way I see it, most black metal albums can go two ways – either you pen short, direct and punchy “hits”, like Lord Belial did on “The Black Curse”, or you opt for a more technical and “epic” approach, along the lines of, say, Emperor. “Godspeed” seems to sit on the fence on this one, trying to pick the best bits of both but ultimately it all boils down to a pretty bland soup that never seems to end.

It's hard to point out flaws in mediocre music – because that it exactly what “Godspeed on The Devil's Thunder” is. The album doesn't turn very bad nor very good at any stage, it just plods along and it simply doesn't stick. I do like the general concept of depicting Gilles de Rais and his life, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.

· UG Review
· Rating: 5

Sylosis – Conclusion of an Age

Genre: Modern thrash
Release date: October 24
Label: Nuclear Blast

I've heard a lot about Sylosis for quite some time now, first reading about them in magazines and then they finally landed a proper deal with Nuclear Blast. Thus, I was pretty interested in this release to see if they could live up to the hype they'd generated.

What I do like about them is that their sound is a bit like a melting pot. You get a modern take on thrash, some death metal, melodic stuff and you can definitely tell that these guys have been working quite a while to get to this point. Debut albums can sound a bit immature in places, but “Conclusion of an Age” sounds like a band a few albums into their career. The albums opens very well, as most albums tend to do, but it doesn't drop the ball after the first barrage. The galloping opening riff in “After Lifeless Years” got stuck in my head immediately upon hearing it, just like the main riff in the title track. The musicianship doesn't really offer a new take on anything, but it's all very well done, which is especially noticeable in the lead playing.

The sound is not completely new but the execution is very, very solid and I hope they can raise the bar another notch or two for their next album, because they've got a lot of potential. The songs and riffs are there, and with that present in this genre you can't really do much wrong.

· UG Review
· Rating: 7.5

Bloodbath – The Fathomless Mastery

Genre: Death metal
Release date: October 28
Label: Peaceville

What once started out as a fun little drunken project amongst the Swedish death metal elite has now turned pretty serious, a string albums and EP s down the road. Precious little has changed from their debut EP, and for some that's great and for some (like me) it makes the band a little less interesting. Their first EP was more or less a tribute to the old school style of Swedish death metal, which put them in a category I'd call “fun but not serious”. Now, with so many releases under their belt, it's hard to consider them as such an act and it's starting to sound a bit bland. Sure, “Mock the Cross” and “At the Behest of Their Death” are truly monstrous death metal tunes, with groove, swagger and attitude, but the quality of the songs don't hold up for the entire course of the album. Since the style never changes, the songwriting has to be improved for each release, and I'd argue that if anything it's taken a step back.

“The Fathomless Mastery” is a good album, don't get me wrong, but there's no real reason for me to listen to this when I've got “Breeding Death” and “Resurrection Through Carnage” doing the same thing, except much better. Bloodbath would be better off giving it a rest for a few years and then put out an EP every now and then, instead of watering down the market with a release every year.

· UG Review
· Rating: 6.5

Unearth – The March

Genre: Modern thrash
Release date: October 14
Label: Metal Blade

My general opinion of Unearth prior to ”III: In The Eyes of Fire” was pretty lukewarm. To me they were an average metal/hardcore band, but that changed big-time with “In The Eyes of Fire”, which turned out to be one of my favourite albums of that year. Thus, I've been looking forward to “The March” quite a bit.

One thing is noticeable from the first note – there's a lot more shredding and lead playing in general on this album. I certainly don't mind, Buz McGrath is a very tasty player and he's got some nice chops. There're quite a few blistering leads on “The March”, such as “We Are Not Anonymous” where Buz and Ken trade off leads seamlessly and with great taste.

But, when it all boils down, leads are just cosmetics on what truly matters and that of course is the song. There're a handful of solid songs, and then some that don't accomplish all that much. I'll have to say that “The March” leaves a bit to be desired. It's well-produced, well played and the performances are pretty darn good, even though I prefer their previous drummer. The songs don't hit as hard and frequently like on “In The Eyes of Fire”, plus I find that the speed-element has been a bit toned down in favour for a more grooving vibe, which will go over well with some people I suppose, but I definitely prefer this band when they speed things up. Finally, a few more catchy that could carry an entire song would've been nice. The way things are, a lot of the record is built on a chord progression with a melody on top, whereas I'd preferred more powerful riffs. But hey, that's just me.

“The March” is an alright record, but it's also a definite step back and down from their previous release.

· UG Review
· Rating: 6

Thyrfing – Hels Vite

Genre: Black/folk metal
Release date: October 22
Label: Regain

Prior to this month, Thyrfing belonged to the category of bands I'd heard of but never heard. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, they mix black and folk elements, with lyrics in Swedish and English. Nothing new under the sun (or moon perhaps), but it's quite an enjoyable listen. “Hels Vite” doesn't necessarily reach any dazzling heights, but it never goes very low either. Consistent and very solid would be a fitting description. There's not much speed on it, it's more of a steady groove with a good deal of atmosphere thrown in, such as the acoustic break in “Isolation”. The album delivers a solid bunch of songs, with a production that doesn't come off as too good, given the genre, and if you're into black with a touch of folk, or just want to dip your toe in the genre, “Hels Vite” would certainly be a good record for you.

· Rating: 7

As for Gojira's new album, I'll simply direct you to the UG Team review by duncang, since I'd more or less echo his opinion on it.

Note: Cynic's “Traced In Air” was pushed back to November 25th, and thus is not featured here, but it most certainly will be in next month's edition.

News And Tidbits From The Past Month

Anthrax recently entered the studio to begin recording on their new album, tentatively due in May 2009.

Mastodon will release their new album “Crack the Skye” sometime in early 2009.

Anaal Nathrakh have begun recording a new album, tentatively due in June 2009.

Exodus are working on a follow-up to “The Atrocity Exhibition”, but no release date or news about when they enter the studio is available. The material is however described by Gary Holt as “darker and faster”.

Massachusetts metallers Shadows Fall's are rumoured to have lost their record deal with Roadrunner (Europe) and also are said to be close to being dropped by Atlantic in the US.

Devian's new album “God To The Illfated” will be released in most European countries in December, as well as the US in January 2009.

Queensrÿche are wrapping up the recordings of their new album “American Soldier”, due in Q1 2009. The concept of the album is said to be war from the soldier's perspective.

Tech-death giants Quo Vadis recently announced a new bass player in Roxanne Constantin.

And finally, Shadow Gallery vocalist Michael A. Baker passed away on October 29, after suffering a heart attack. He was only 45 years old. So far, there is no word as to if the band will continue without him or call it a day.

That's it for this month, thanks for reading.

Comments

[grille]

Bloodbath

[TheAmenCorner89]

Micheal Baker's passed away? Hell that's really bummed my day, I absolutely love Shadow Gallery.

[CalisAlfírin]

I loved The Fathomless Mastery by Bloodbath. They always deliver the goods, and so does the singer's main band Opeth. Not to talk about Gojira's new album, metal the way it should be. Shame about Cynic's new though. Really looking forward to that one since their last one kicked ass.
And that Sylosis band seems interesting, I'm going to check them out and see if they are as good as the reviewer says.

[Thornography]

The Godspeed on the Devil's Thunder is pretty accurate.

[Lin]

Great reviews, but if I gave albums so low a score I'd either be shot down by fan boys, or UG would be too afraid to put my review on the front page (and believe me that has happened, even when the critical establishment has agreed with me).

[necrophagist!]

The Unearth album was awesome i don't know what that guy is talking about.

[CoBRaGe]

How can you give the Cradle of Filth album a 5?
It's the best album ever...

[Reviewer Pete]

The Unearth album is a 6, not a 4. Something must've gone wrong in editing.

Reviewer Pete wrote:

The Unearth album is a 6, not a 4. Something must've gone wrong in editing.

fixed

[Phe4rTheGod]

You forgot to mention that Lamb of God will release new album Feb. 24, 2009...the most important news for upcoming releases...

[Reviewer Pete]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

You forgot to mention that Lamb of God will release new album Feb. 24, 2009...the most important news for upcoming releases...

No, I didn't forget that. The LoG release was announced this month, not October.

[lethaldosage45]

hahaha SHADOWS FALL LOSING RECORD DEAL... its about time. Every record sounds the same...

[bolivardogman]

so the new cof cd gets a 10 and bloodbath 7,5? LOL

[Matetz]

Yessir, Mastodon!

[Rukasu Rindu]

I'm going to check out Sylosis. ;o I love trash, heh.

[travislausch]

R.I.P. Mike Baker

I gave "Room V" a good listen, and also Ayreon's "Day Sixteen: Loser" in his memory.

;_;

[Misfit-FTB]

Very bad review on Bloodbath. There hasn't been an album since NMF and your saying too many? Well, if an 4-track EP and a full length album is too much for you, idk. The Fatomless Mastery is indeed a very good album, and I only like a couple tracks Godspeed. Tried of that same symphony sound over and over, but I do like how the songs were written.

[travis_holland]

How about CKY completed their new album and played their first shows in over a year.

[TWISTEDFender]

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

You forgot to mention that Lamb of God will release new album Feb. 24, 2009...the most important news for upcoming releases...

Since they're not even metal, I really don't see the relevance...

[TWISTEDFender]

travis_holland wrote:

How about CKY completed their new album and played their first shows in over a year.

I love CKY, but they aren't even as close to metal as LoG.

[IRONMAIDENTLICA]

thank god, ive been waiting for a new one of these since nov 1st, good reviews i agree with your unearth review, in the eyes of fire i liked a lot more, you hit it dead on, ill have to look up Sylosis they sound pretty good

[beelaal85]

"Conclusion of an Age" = 8 & "The March" = 9.5. ...

[ealtdharkon]

Pfft, Cradle are NOT a black metal band.

[Connah]

unearth album was sick imo

shadows fall, lol

[AidanTDR]

TWISTEDFender wrote:

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

You forgot to mention that Lamb of God will release new album Feb. 24, 2009...the most important news for upcoming releases...

Since they're not even metal, I really don't see the relevance...

i'm sorry now, but i've heard this before, and im trying to wonder HOW lamb of god aren't a metal band?!

[Reviewer Pete]

bolivardogman wrote:

so the new cof cd gets a 10 and bloodbath 7,5? LOL

10? *confused*

[Pretty_Much]

Great review For once i actually agree with you!

Sylosis is a great band, i wrote a review for em' too.

[Reviewer Pete]

Misfit-FTB wrote:

Very bad review on Bloodbath. There hasn't been an album since NMF and your saying too many? Well, if an 4-track EP and a full length album is too much for you, idk.

Yes, you're right. My bad. I guess the EP-live album-album they've put out this year made it seem a bit much.

I do stand by my opinion of the music though, and I think they'd be better off releasing an EP every two years or so. It's gotten too serious now, I think, and they've lost a bit of their charm.

[CapnKickass]

does anyone else think the cover art on The Fathomless Mastery is funny? So melodramatic hahahah.

[Beefmo]

I do like the general concept of depicting Gilles de Rais and his life, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.

I c wot u did thar Pete.

Pretty much agree with most of this. Shame about Shadows Fall - they must be gutted, but thats what happens when you become predictable to appease major labels.

[Reviewer Pete]

Beefmo

Pretty much agree with most of this. Shame about Shadows Fall - they must be gutted, but thats what happens when you become predictable to appease major labels.

I'm sure Century Media will welcome them back with open arms.

[samdelorenzo]

unearth

[Reviewer Pete]

IRONMAIDENTLICA wrote:

thank god, ive been waiting for a new one of these since nov 1st

Generally, TMIM is posted on the first friday of every month We'll see if there is a TMIM: November or not. Not long until the year is to be summarized and then it's time for This Year In Metal

[LegsOnEarth]

good call on sylosis

[CapnKickass]

So, listening to sylosis right. They sound good, but mostly like any other band. Their vocals style is way too overdone these days imo. Get some old school thrash vocals like Razor or Metal Church.

[DeaThrash]

Can't wait for the next Anaal Nathrakh album

[metalness11]

you forgot enslaved

[fr33t0m]

I love bloodbath but I don't think The Fathomless Mastery quite lives up to their potential. Treasonous is a sick ass song though. I wish I could see them live at some point.

[Azgirio]

I really like the new CoF album, and I find it is a lot better if listened to while reading the lyrics.

[Habs]

Sylosis should get a 9.. or 9.5 its a great album. Best of 2008?

[ScarifiedIbanez]

I thought the new Cradle album was very delicious for the ears.

[Haunt3dAng3l]

That sucks so much that Michael Baker died! Shadow Gallery is a great band and he is a great vocalist. I wonder if they'll continue?

Checked.

[Malignant.]

i must say, i dont agree with your review on the new Unearth CD. i think it's an absolutely amazing CD and a step up from In The Eyes Of Fire, which didnt really catch my attention at all. It was a solid CD, just nothing really stuck out for me. The March in my opinion, is definately their best CD to date.

[HavokStrife]

Wow, I usually don't agree with you, but if that video linked from the main page is any kind of example of what's on The March, man, I'm pretty disappointed with Unearth. It really is lacking, especially compared to their last three CD's..

[HavokStrife]

ealtdharkon wrote:

Pfft, Cradle are NOT a black metal band.

Then WTF are they? Post-screamo-chijuajua-core?

[Pretty_Much]

protesthehero wrote:

all these bands suck dick.

Got to Halifax!

PTH is amazing tho

[xDeathxMetalx]

this review should be burned and the reviewer disemboweled you obvioulsy know nothing and are here for nothing more then to flame every band you review.godspeed on the devils thunder was amazing all around and a big step above thornograpy!dude you should seriously just stop reviewing just like most of you should because all you do is make good bands look like s**t!

[vinc3nt]

.....death metal....

[Reviewer Pete]

[quote]xDeathxMetalx wrote:
this review should be burned and the reviewer disemboweled you obvioulsy know nothing and are here for nothing more then to flame every band you review./quote]

Tsk tsk, if anything you should be disemboweled for advocating piracy like that.

[SGibson666]

Every month, this reviewer reviews new albums of metal. And after what ive seen for the past few months, he is impossible to please.

[demondown666]

he is right about cradle of filth. never clicked with me either.

[karoultd17]

i liked the new album of cradle of filth its their same style of course its not going to change drastically but it is differnt from the other albums more melodic and faster drum playing, i thought the songs were well played for the album

[nicksword87]

When will the world realise that all bands are equally inferior to Between the Buried and Me

[troyponce]

I wasn't a huge fan of the new Unearth. It just made me want to listen to All Shall Perish's newest release, which I believe is the number one metal release of the year besides the Colors Live DVD.

Also, lets not forget that both Nevermore and Arch Enemy are dropping live DVDs in November, and the Faceless are finally putting out a new album.

[metalheadrenzo]

Fair review.
I guess

[codythomas117]

UNEARTH is ill.
you guys should check out iwrestledabearonce.
if you like tech/grind/prog.

[codythomas117]

troyponce wrote:

I wasn't a huge fan of the new Unearth. It just made me want to listen to All Shall Perish's newest release, which I believe is the number one metal release of the year besides the Colors Live DVD.

Also, lets not forget that both Nevermore and Arch Enemy are dropping live DVDs in November, and the Faceless are finally putting out a new album.

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
they definetly put out metal album of the year 2007. they deserved it big time. colors is the definition of a perfect album.

[ShrimpthePimp]

BTBAM_7 wrote:

protesthehero wrote:

protest the hero will take a large stanky dump on all of these suckish bands chest's.

+a billion.

except for sylosis. they're amazing.
and unearth is pretty tight.
imma go check out CoF and Bloodbath now.

[Brendan.Clace]

This is bullshit.

How can someone that STATES he doesn't like cradle...review an album without bias?

[Viking_Swede666]

good to see Thyrfing on here...

[Ali-b912]

travis_holland wrote:

How about CKY completed their new album and played their first shows in over a year.

Awesome, i didnt know that. but to be honest CKY arent liked by alot of the metal community, and a flame war might ensue from them being posted.

[bootyguard]

WHERE THE F*CK is Psycroptic's release, or Abigail William's new release. Those are both great albums and deserve much needed attention, much more than Cradle of Filth. I'm quite disapointed. I think the reviewer needs more outside opinions and suggestions rather than what's reviewed on the top pages of Decibel Magazine or wherever he gets the "trendy metal" info. Quo Vadis, Anaal Nathrakh, Exodus, Bloodbath, and Thyrfing are the only remotely interesting parts of the article for me, and Exodus and Bloodbath already recieve quite a bit of attention. Please focus at least a little more of your section on talking about less predominantly advertised releases. If anything, make this a 10 album per month thing. I'm sure you can still review the 5 most popular "trendy metal" albums while still having time for 5 quality metal superstars that actually take research to find, yet are so worth it when you discover them.

[CradleOfAwesom3]

Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder is pretty good but Cradle has done better.

[alex:is:win8]

some of you people need to realize that YOU have an opinion too, and that this is only his opinion.

if you really care that much, go listen to the album yourself and write your own review.

[bootyguard]

codythomas117 wrote:

troyponce wrote:

I wasn't a huge fan of the new Unearth. It just made me want to listen to All Shall Perish's newest release, which I believe is the number one metal release of the year besides the Colors Live DVD.

Also, lets not forget that both Nevermore and Arch Enemy are dropping live DVDs in November, and the Faceless are finally putting out a new album.

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
they definetly put out metal album of the year 2007. they deserved it big time. colors is the definition of a perfect album.

Colors is great, but I believe Sadist's s/t, Cephalic Carnage's "Xenosapien", Primordial's "To the Nameless Dead", Wolves in the Throne Room's "Two Hunters", Amorphis' "Silent Waters", Immolation's "Shadows in the Light", Blotted Science's "The Machinations of Dementia", Odious Mortem's "Cryptic Implosion", Ne Obliviscaris' "The Aurora Veil", Krohm's "The Haunting Presence", Akercocke's "Antichrist", and Benighted's "Icon" are all extremely worthy releases that deserve as much mention or more than Colors. Colors is great, but doesn't hold as strong of a light to some of those releases.

[the seventh son]

i really enjoyed listening to Bloodbath's new album.
Mikael Akerfeldt is a God!

[x Misanthropy x]

sylosis is just amazing, i recommend them!

[Reviewer Pete]

bootyguard wrote:

WHERE THE F*CK is Psycroptic's release

Psycroptic was reviewed last month.

[bootyguard]

Reviewer Pete wrote:

bootyguard wrote:

WHERE THE F*CK is Psycroptic's release
It was released October 14th in the US so thats why I believed it should be here....

...still you should review Abigail William's new release. Awesome symphonic black metal.
Psycroptic was reviewed last month.

[bootyguard]

sorry about including my comment in the quote in the last one. I'm kinda drunk. Anyway, I approve of the Psycroptic review (just read it). I still believe you should review Abigail William's new release, and in November i recommend reviewing The Faceless' "Planterary Duality" as well as Cynic's "Traced in Air". I can't think of too many others at the moment but those are the two main ones I've got on my mind.

[Slicer666]

alex:is:win8 wrote:

some of you people need to realize that YOU have an opinion too, and that this is only his opinion.

if you really care that much, go listen to the album yourself and write your own review.

a +lots to that post, if you have time to bitch about someone's opinion, then you have time to write your own review and do a 'better' one.

[roarinflames]

my god
ive never seen a band get reviewed by pete with a score higher than 8.5

your average score is a 6
can you pleased at all
or do you just pick apart every album you listen to until you find one minute thing that makes you hate it

[Reviewer Pete]

roarinflames wrote:

my god
ive never seen a band get reviewed by pete with a score higher than 8.5

your average score is a 6
can you pleased at all
or do you just pick apart every album you listen to until you find one minute thing that makes you hate it

Psycroptic and Lord Belial got 9 not even a month ago.

[Thyrfing]

protesthehero wrote:

all these bands suck dick.

Listen to Thyrfing's The Voyager and come back and say that. Hels Vite is one of my favorite albums this year.

[tushmeister]

Misfit-FTB wrote:

Very bad review on Bloodbath. There hasn't been an album since NMF and your saying too many? Well, if an 4-track EP and a full length album is too much for you, idk. The Fatomless Mastery is indeed a very good album, and I only like a couple tracks Godspeed. Tried of that same symphony sound over and over, but I do like how the songs were written.

For the record, Bloodbath have 2 full-lengths prior to this
And his point makes sense, since the band was a fun project, and they're normally destined for a very short life

I do disagree with the review mind, I think TFM is brutal, a joy to listen to, and it just showcases Akerfeldts abilities once more
But I'm a Bloodbath fanboy, so I would say that

I disagree with a fair few scores this month, but it has to be said reviews are subjective, like the ZeroPunctuation reviewer (google it if you've never seen his video reviews of computer games) I don't believe in giving scores of 10
It's applying an objective arbitrary measure to a subjective matter

But I digress

[tushmeister]

TUSHFIX- I mean out of 10, not of 10, my bad.

[Reviewer Pete]

tushmeister
like the ZeroPunctuation reviewer (google it if you've never seen his video reviews of computer games)

"Playing this game is like walking a road, beating yourself in the face with a hammer. And the road is very, very long...and the hammer is made of wank".

Yahtzee is great.

[CrabShrapnel]

I think this column needs to me renamed "This month in thrash/black/death metal"

[randyaintdead82]

MASTODON!!!

[bootyguard]

roarinflames wrote:

my god
ive never seen a band get reviewed by pete with a score higher than 8.5

your average score is a 6
can you pleased at all
or do you just pick apart every album you listen to until you find one minute thing that makes you hate it

I'd much rather have someone like reviewer Pete who finds both faults and strengths in albums and rates them accordingly. Psycroptic's and Lord Belial's were both extremely excellent albums and in such Reviewer Pete rated them that way. If he gave every album he saw a 9 or a 10, than there wouldn't be too much to base how good an album was because he'd make them all seem great, whereas in reality albums like "Twilight of the Thunder God" although very fun, gets rather dull after the 7th track (at least for me... theres only so much viking metal i can listen to by myself without drinking and being with other people before I get bored and want to swap it out for something like Psycroptic or Decrepit Birth).

And Lamb of God is only called "Metal" by the mass media, which I must say is pretty ignorant on terms of metal classification and terminology. Lamb of God is probably closer to hardcore than to metal, so no no for that.

check.

[mattOVERBOARD]

lethaldosage45 wrote:

hahaha SHADOWS FALL LOSING RECORD DEAL... its about time. Every record sounds the same...

haha jokes on you

its just a rumour i no for a fact
cus i actually work for roadrunner and ive asked and they said its not true.

[SPBY]

wtf, The March got a 6? yeah its not as good as the oncoming storm but its still a beast of an album

[tancanada]

So shadows fall isnt losing ther record deal?

i really like them.

[xXChimairaXx]

I knew Shadows Fall didn't lose their deal. I wonder who got that crappy info. They have way to much talent to go down the toilet, but they need to change it up on the next record. Startin to sound repetitive.

I don't get how people can like bands like Between the Buried and Me, Human Abstract, Protest the Hero. That kind of music makes me sick. It's all over the freaking place and weird as hell. Seems like all they do is sweep pick and the people at their shows are creepers. Someone explain it.

[a drummer]

xXChimairaXx wrote:

I don't get how people can like bands like Between the Buried and Me, Human Abstract, Protest the Hero. That kind of music makes me sick. It's all over the freaking place and weird as hell. Seems like all they do is sweep pick and the people at their shows are creepers. Someone explain it.

The talent, each and every musician in those bands are extremely good at their instrument, and whats not cooler than some normal guys from North Carolina making a masterpiece, and watching a guy scream his ass off while standing in front of a keyboard, while the bands is creating incredible music...(between the buried and me)...listen to the song Selkies: the endless obsession and say it makes you sick, it will probably make you cry with tears of joy

[RX120D]

lethaldosage45 wrote:

hahaha SHADOWS FALL LOSING RECORD DEAL... its about time. Every record sounds the same...

Agreed.
They're boring.

[Megalomaniac46]

I completely disagree with this guys opinion of Unearth's new album. I love it. O well, his loss.

[Nightmare4560]

some good reviews here , cradle of filth are a band that i never really listened to that much , but i thought the album was good.

the other bands i havent heard of but ye.

but in my opinion , nothing in metal compares to the likes of metallica , slayer and anthrax

[allfooie]

bootyguard wrote:

codythomas117 wrote:

troyponce wrote:

I wasn't a huge fan of the new Unearth. It just made me want to listen to All Shall Perish's newest release, which I believe is the number one metal release of the year besides the Colors Live DVD.

Also, lets not forget that both Nevermore and Arch Enemy are dropping live DVDs in November, and the Faceless are finally putting out a new album.

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME.
they definetly put out metal album of the year 2007. they deserved it big time. colors is the definition of a perfect album.

Colors is great, but I believe Sadist's s/t, Cephalic Carnage's "Xenosapien", Primordial's "To the Nameless Dead", Wolves in the Throne Room's "Two Hunters", Amorphis' "Silent Waters", Immolation's "Shadows in the Light", Blotted Science's "The Machinations of Dementia", Odious Mortem's "Cryptic Implosion", Ne Obliviscaris' "The Aurora Veil", Krohm's "The Haunting Presence", Akercocke's "Antichrist", and Benighted's "Icon" are all extremely worthy releases that deserve as much mention or more than Colors. Colors is great, but doesn't hold as strong of a light to some of those releases.

ouch

[Drezzdez]

Unearth FTW

[Darky49]

hmm... metal... yea?

[desimate]

happy to see the good review on the new sylosis album, been following this band since they released 'subject to' years ago, bout time theyre getting more recognition and coverage, cos this band are that good and theyre only gonna get better, potentially one of the best in britains current crop of metal bands IMO.

[skindred]

TWISTEDFender wrote:

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

You forgot to mention that Lamb of God will release new album Feb. 24, 2009...the most important news for upcoming releases...


Since they're not even metal, I really don't see the relevance...

lamb of god are not metal...?

wow thats the most retarded reply i've ever heard in my life, ever.

[KnifelineAttack]

I didn't know about Mike Baker...

Shadow Gallery was cool, and I loved what he did with Ayreon. R.I.P.

[restless_thrash]

Quo Vadis does indeed have a new bassist, who has a sexy bass. and she's not bad herself. good body, and solid playing. She doesn't have an awful lot of presence, but she tries, and i hope that they do well with her.

Now, for november, i hope that Profugis Mortis' new album "Another Round" will be mentioned. i got it at a concert, pre-release, and its a good album.

[CurbstompBass]

skindred wrote:

TWISTEDFender wrote:

Phe4rTheGod wrote:

You forgot to mention that Lamb of God will release new album Feb. 24, 2009...the most important news for upcoming releases...


Since they're not even metal, I really don't see the relevance...


lamb of god are not metal...?

wow thats the most retarded reply i've ever heard in my life, ever.

Sorry, but metalcore =/= metal.

And I think these reviews were pretty fair. I've never really been big on Cradle of Filth, either. Can't wait for Nevermore's new DVD.

[motleycrew92]

well i cant wait for PHISH!

[BlackSymphony6]

ENSLAVED!!!!

[BlackSymphony6]

mattOVERBOARD wrote:

lethaldosage45 wrote:

hahaha SHADOWS FALL LOSING RECORD DEAL... its about time. Every record sounds the same...


haha jokes on you

its just a rumour i no for a fact
cus i actually work for roadrunner and ive asked and they said its not true.

like hell you do. Lies ....

[AXE187]

oncoming storm shits on II in the eyes of fire

[headbanger703]

The March is such a beast album! UNEARTH RULES!

[evilbeavil]

i completely disagree with the unearth review

sure III In The Eyes of Fire was a great album, but with The March not only have they taken the best parts from III, they have improved every other aspect of their sound especially the lead work which is nothing short of epic

[true_bacon22]

Craddle of filth isn't black metal, you even said so..

(Confusion)

[Quackles]

Sylosis definately surprised me with their album, I really, really recommend them to anyone who likes trash, metalcore or anything alike.