In a word, MASTERPIECE! The Death Metal masters of Doom, Obituary, released their best selling album of all time on April 21, 1992 – The End Complete. While the band’s first two records (1989's Slowly We Rot, and 1990's Cause of Death) have their most iconic songs, it is the third album where we find the … Continue reading Album of the Week: Obituary – The End Complete (1992)
New Album Review: AC/DC – Power Up (2020)
Power Up is the 17th studio album (the 16th released internationally) by the Australian Rock band, AC/DC. Released on Friday the 13th of November, 2020 by Columbia Records and Sony Music Australia. As Back In Black (1980) served as a tribute to the late Bon Scott, so Power Up is a tribute to the late, great Malcolm Young, according to his brother, Angus. … Continue reading New Album Review: AC/DC – Power Up (2020)
Album of the Week: Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power (1992)
It may come as a bit of a surprise to many but, Vulgar Display of Power is Pantera's sixth studio album. Released on February 25, 1992, it is the second Pantera Album from Atco Records (Cowboys From Hell was the first), and the second record that featured the new Pantera sound. The four previous releases featured a … Continue reading Album of the Week: Pantera – Vulgar Display of Power (1992)
Album of the Week: VLTIMAS – Something Wicked Marches In (2019)
I must admit, this record (and band) snuck up on me like a haymaker sucker-punch! Released on March 29, 2019 (Season of Mist), Something Wicked Marches In is the debut album from (the “Super Group") Vltimas. Though the sound of the record is very well mixed and produced, the FEEL of the record is very much old … Continue reading Album of the Week: VLTIMAS – Something Wicked Marches In (2019)
Top Horror Movie Slashers
You all know that I am a BIG horror fan and that I rate horror movies based on their gore factor (remake of Evil Dead is a 10/10 btw). This week I was talking to my roommate about the OG’s of horror. We started to compile a list and I thought it would be cool … Continue reading Top Horror Movie Slashers
Album of the Week: Boundaries – Hartford County Misery (2017)
This album right here…. IS ICONIC!!! By far one of my favorite albums of all-time. I literally listen to this album every day. IT IS THAT GOOD. The riffs on this album are just so damn heavy and choppy. I can’t get enough of it. I love the way this band will start off on … Continue reading Album of the Week: Boundaries – Hartford County Misery (2017)
Album of the Week: Justice For The Damned – Pain Is Power (2020)
I have never heard of Justice For The Damned until I heard this album. It showed up on my feed from Spotify as a recommendation for me to listen to and I am so glad it did. This album has easily become one of my favorites! The riffs are nasty, blast beats are immaculate, and … Continue reading Album of the Week: Justice For The Damned – Pain Is Power (2020)
Edward “Eddie” Lodewijk Van Halen
January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a huge statue, measuring 108 feet tall, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes in 280 BC. The actual location of the original statue is disputed today, but one of the opinions on … Continue reading Edward “Eddie” Lodewijk Van Halen
Six Feet Under – Nightmares of the Decomposed (2020)
Have I mentioned that I love Chris Barnes and Six Feet Under?! You know that I certainly have, Butcher Crew! And Nightmares of the Decomposed is no exception. It was released on October 2, 2020 by Metal Blade Records. This record is Six Feet Under’s 17th full-length album, and as usual, it marks a difference in vocal style … Continue reading Six Feet Under – Nightmares of the Decomposed (2020)
Album of the Week: Death – Spiritual Healing (1990)
30 years ago the best Death album (in my opinion) and one of the greatest Death Metal albums of all time (again, IMO) was unleashed onto the world! Spiritual Healing was originally released on Combat Records in February of 1990, and was reissued (with bonus material) on Relapse Records in November 2012. It was Death's third studio … Continue reading Album of the Week: Death – Spiritual Healing (1990)
