goth metal

Epic Goth

Under the microscope

Yes, clean singing

Dark angel

Rain when I die alone

He lived up to his name

Pictured: L.A. Guns
Despite its title, this new column isn't a complete dis. Yes, "Jerry Bruckheimer metal" is slick and over-produced. I dislike the vast majority of it. But I like a little of it. Bad Boys II comes to mind. It's the most over-the-top movie I've …

Noooooooooo
Here's an experiment. Take a look at the upcoming metal releases for November 2009. In the comments box, indicate two you would like me to review. I will review the one with the most votes (unless I am reviewing it elsewhere — so Fatalist, Slayer, and Witchmaster are out &md…

Now master tapes are hard drives
At last, movement on Katatonia's front! After innumerable delays — their new record was on my most anticipated list last year — the band is actually recording. The first three studio updates are up at the band's MySpace blog. Katatonia i
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Miika Tenkula, lead guitarist and main songwriter of Sentenced, passed away last week at the age of 34. Evidently, he had had problems with drinking. His bandmates put together a poignant memorial photo gallery - see above. Many didn't like the band's evolution from death metal to gothi…