October 21, 2009

Thin Lizzy: A Celebration

2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the best Irish rock band of all time: Thin Lizzy. Their contributions to hard rock and heavy metal have never received the kind of praise heaped on peers like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. However, the groundwork they laid out has influenced countless acts in heavy music. Philip Parris...

Witchmaster - Tr

Witchmaster have always incorporated punk and hardcore into their black metal. In the past, their approach has been rawer, occupying a middle ground between grindcore, d-beat, and thrash. On Trücizna (Ibex Moon, 2009), their first album in five years, they’ve opted for cleaner production and brought rock ‘n’ roll elements to the front. Total AnnihilationTwo-Point...