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Album review: “Icons of Ruin” by Graceless

Dutch death metal newcomers, Graceless, hearken to the old school on its fourth outing, Icons of Ruin. The band does not replicate the music of bands lie Morbid Angel, Pestilence…

Jerel Johnson May 11, 2025

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Album Review: “The Judas Paradox” by God Dethroned

Dutch extreme metal outfit God Dethroned return with its twelfth album, aptly titled The Judas Paradox. The album's lyrical themes are a continuation of the band's 2020 release, Illuminati. Paradox…

Jerel Johnson September 1, 2024

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“Theater of Dimensions” by Xandria

Xandria's seventh release, Theater of Dimensions, lives up to its name. It is a 75 minute opus of metal, classical, electronica and a dab of pop. The track “Death To…

Jerel Johnson January 24, 2017

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CD Review: “Moonbathers” by Delain

Delain's latest release, Moonbathers, successfully blends crunchy riffs with symphonic flair. The opening track, “Hands of Gold” is replete with galloping riffs and majestic orchestral samples. The track is straightforward…

Jerel Johnson August 14, 2016

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CD Review: ‘Uprise’ by Nemesea

Dutch rock band Nemesea blend hard rock with electronica on its fourth album, Uprise. The opening track “Hear Me” is reminiscent of Queens of the Stone with its driving stoner…

Jerel Johnson April 25, 2016

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CD Review: ‘Fire & Ashes’ by Xandria

Hot off the release of its 2014 release Sacrficium, Dutch symphonic metal outfit Xandria's new EP, Fire & Ashes, is a mix of old and new. The mini-album features 3…

Jerel Johnson July 5, 2015