Review: Doro
Doro ““Calling the Wild…”” (Koch Records) I knew I had heard her before. I also knew, from her two-page biography that she’s had to have been around for a while. One word, Warlock. Remember? All through the 80’s. 17 albums,…
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Review: Sin
Sin ““Noisy Pipes Lovely Noises”” (Koch Records) It was with more than a small amount of trepidation (due largely in part to the naked, scarred man on the cover) that I gingerly placed this Euro-goth CD into my player. While…
Review: Cradle Of Filth
Cradle Of Filth ““Midian”” (Koch Records) The one, the only, Cradle Of Filth are back with their third full-length disk “Midian”. The band specializes in the phenomenon of shock metal which is only gathering speed and evil. The band that…
Review: Stabbing Westward
Stabbing Westward “Self Titled” (Koch Records) Stabbing Westward seems to be stabbing in a slightly different direction these days. Their new release “Stabbing Westward” slightly turns away from the old semi industrial N.I.N.ish sound, to embrace more of a guitar/drum…
Review: Badlands
Badlands “Self-Titled” (Koch Records) This is a reissue of Badlands 1989 release. The band released two albums, their self-titled debut, and another in 1991 before disbanding. Most of the fellows are still involved in the music industry except vocalist Ray…
Review: Spiritual Beggars
Spiritual Beggars “On Fire” (Koch Records) More music from “That 70’s Show” extras. Pedal loving guitars set the seventies hard rock feel as does the uber-emotional vocal howling. Riffs vary from utter out and out wank fests to heavier than…
Review: Opeth
Opeth “Deliverance” (KOCH Records) Highly talented musicians comprise this band. It’s evident in every note, passage and time change. The music is moody and atmospheric and, ultimately death metal, when all is said and done. Yeah, sure, it’s good, intricate,…
Review: Opeth
Opeth “Damnation” (Koch Records) Press releases, they come with every album from every band. And they usually tell you what you should think. Some press statements use language to intimidate a potential reviewer by saying things like “only the culturally…
Review: Lamb
Lamb “Between Darkness and Wonder” (Koch Records) Louise Rhodes and Andrew Barlow, (aka) Lamb, have always sounded interesting to me, but have never managed to hold my attention. Until now that is. These songs are a dynamic mix of…