Author Archives: Vinny Olsauskas

The Black Dahlia Murder – Everblack

When one would start talking about melodic death metal, it is nearly impossible to not drop The Black Dahlia Murder‘s name somewhere in the conversation. Since the group’s inception in 2000, The Black Dahlia Murder (TBDM) has been the talk … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Newsted Concert Review

“Come for the food, stay for the show” should be the slogan for the Chicago based venue, The Bottom Lounge. I was pleasantly surprised at how The Bottom Lounge was able to serve up some of the best bar food … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Concert Reviews | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thrown Into Exile – Self Titled EP

Metalcore has been making one hell of a comeback (well..maybe not so much for As I Lay Dying). Killswitch Engage’s latest record shattered all expectations I had about the group, even with Jesse back on vocal duties. Tear Out The … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Pyrithion – The Burden Of Sorrow EP

I am a fan of almost every metal genre, but death metal is by far my favorite one of them all. There are very few other types of metal that can even come close to replicating death metal. The aggressive overall … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bring Me The Horizon – Sempiternal

Bring Me The Horizon (BMTH) is one of those bands that people love to hate. A lot of this negative  attitude comes from Oliver Sykes, their vocalist, and the fan base of teenage girls that he has attracted to the … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Jungle Rot – Terror Regime

Wisconsin is home to some of the finer things in life. There are the Green Bay Packers, copious amounts of Wisconsin cheese, and a heavy metal scene unlike any other city. With artists like Luna Mortis, Lazarus A.D., and Victory … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tear Out The Heart – Violence

Metalcore is one of the genres that has brought to light some of the greatest groups in the scene like Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, and The Devil Wears Prada. One of the newest bands to hit the scene … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Within The Ruins – Elite

Massachusetts is home to various successful metal bands such as The Acacia Strain, All That Remains, and Unearth to name a few. With the rising popularity of chaotic song structures, intricate riffing, and punishing vocals, a new band is seeking … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Serpents – ولدت من عشتار (Born Of Ishtar)

Being in a band and having the right chemistry between the members is absolutely crucial to be successful. When you are the core of a one man band, everything is on your shoulders. With that being said, Serpents is the latest band … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Continents – Idle Hands

It is incredibly difficult to stand out as a hardcore/metal band in the scene nowadays. So many acts blend together and can become easily forgettable. Hailing from across the pond in the UK, the quintet known as Continents has started to make … Continue reading

Share on TumblrSubmit to redditShare on Myspace
Posted in Album Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment