Metal Monarchy
Album Reviews: May 2008 Archives
Shai Hulud are one of my favorite bands, so to say that I was both curious and excited about their brand-new full-length, Misanthropy Pure, would be a huge understatement. I would describe Misanthropy Pure as controlled aggression - a fine cross between the band's two previous full-lengths, 1997's Hearts Once Nourished with Hope and Compassion and 2003's That Within Blood Ill-Tempered.
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Canadian "hyperblasters" Kataklysm are back with Prevail, their ninth studio effort. The album is a solid combination of heaviness and melody that won't blow you away, but will provide you with about 45 minutes of solid entertainment.
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Very few albums transcend an entire genre. Master of Puppets is one of those albums. Released in 1986, the LP -- Metallica's
third -- is hailed by many as the greatest metal album of all
time. While that is obviously debatable, there is no arguing that it
is remarkable.
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