The histories of the Heavy Metal sub-genre 'class' mainly known as Christian Metal is often bursting with a truly huge amount of artists featuring message(s) are viewed as a pejorative by a broad cross-section of listeners. Although the audiovisual 'strains' of groups such as As I Lay Dying and Extol will continue to be held in the highest of regards, the proliferations of the genre as a whole remains polarizing. An ideal example of this is Metalcore/Nü-Metal-fueled icons Demon Hunter who have conclusively unleashed the oft-mighty, chart-topping gem Outlive, their latest--and arguably greatest--release to date.Read More
In general, much of the material at epicenter of the Blogosphere are often gravid with the use of terms of 'wonderment' like ground-breaking and revolutionary. Unfortunately for you, the increasingly-faithful reader, this often results in you being subjected to my adjective-riddled prattling in regards to Anthrax, Dream Theater and, notably Quiet Riot. Thus, once we'd been approached about the hugely-anticipated Coming Home, the newest high-octane offering(s) from the Las Vegas, Nevada Post-Hardcore and Metalcore artiste Falling In Reverse, I was of course only more than happy to once again overindulge.Read More
When I was first introduced to the Phantasm chain via Phantasm II, (1988), I'd swiftly become entirely de-voted to each of the hit Angus Scrimm/Reggie Bannister-led Horror feasts. Fully 'jam-packed' with a dizzying array of mid-to-late 1980's hallmarks and armed with a truly unprecedented focal point on the arguably unconventional cast and story line, the Don Coscarelli film deviation appeared destined for greatness. Now, nearly thirty (!) years after my terrifying inaugural experience, I've found myself partaking in the all new The Phantasm Collection Blu-Ray sets.Read More
