Reviewed: January 1997Released: 1996, IndependantRating: 3.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG In 1991 Abhorrent formed and soon after recorded a demo tape. Thanks to the positive reviews this demo received the band began to take things more seriously. The band were next featured on a compilation CD that lead to their being invited…
VOD – Bloedriver
Reviewed: January 1997Released: 1996, IndependantRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG South Africa’s VOD is perhaps Cape Town’s best kept metal secret. From their punk beginnings in 1986 they have evolved into the metal realm since the incorporation of lead singer Francois Blom. They have yet to make a noticeable impact outside of…
Down – Nola
Reviewed: October 1996Released: 1996, Elektra RecordsRating: 3.5/5 Reviewer: EvilG For the uninformed, Down is the side project of Phil Anselmo of Pantera, Pepper Keenan of Corrosion of Conformity, as well as two members of Crowbar and a member of eyehategod. Nola combines the best of all bands into a mix…
Genetic Defense – Transmission of the Subsonic
Reviewed: September 1996Released: 1996, IndependantRating: 2.7/5 Reviewer: EvilG From the sun scorched city of Phoenix Arizona comes Genetic Defense with their 7-track demo Transmission of the Subsonic. This quartet is comprised of drummer Patigustov, guitarist Andrew, bassist Ronald, and guitarist/vocalist Henry. Each band member are from different states but they…
Ominous – Sinister Avocation Demo 1995
Reviewed: August 1996Released: 1995, IndependantRating: 5.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG The Ominous 3 Song Cassette / Sinister Avocation Demo is simply put – totally killer!!! This Swedish band delivers. Unlike most of the thrash bands that have watered themselves down in a futile attempt to sound “90’s”, Ominous achieves the 90’s sound…
sHEAVY – Blue Sky Mind
Reviewed: July 1996Released: 1996, Rise Above RecordsRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG Hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland, sHEAVY have released their first CD entitled Blue Sky Mind. Unless you’re from here you might not of heard of this fine band yet so here’s a bit of background on the band. Previous Sheavy…
Slayer – Undisputed Attitude
Reviewed: June 1996Released: 1996, AmericanRating: 3.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG Slayer’s latest offering is full of their favorite hard-core punk favorites, as well as a few new SLAYER tracks. The new SLAYER songs are “Gemini”, written by Araya and King, as well as Hanneman’s punk-era originals, “I Can’t Stand You” and “DDAMM”…
Morgana Lefay – Past Present Future
Reviewed: April 1996Released: 1996, Black MarkRating: 5.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG I cannot tell you much background info on this band at all! I picked up this CD based on a catching a clip of one of their videos. And guess what? It’s fuckin’ great!!! I do know that this is a…
Sacred Reich – Heal
Reviewed: April 1996Released: 1996, Metal BladeRating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: EvilG If you don’t already have this CD in your collection then what’s the problem?? Some of Sacred Reich’s heaviest moments are found on this CD, as is some of their most experimental songs. From the fast paced intensity of “Who Do…
Cathedral – The Carnival Bizarre
Reviewed: April 1996Released: 1996, n/aRating: 3.7/5 Reviewer: EvilG Cathedral continues to deliver their deadly groove on their newest CD. Again the album cover is a monstrous foldout that would make for an excellent version of “Where Is Evil Waldo.” The CD’s hotspots are “Hopkins (the witchfinder general)”, “Vampire Sun”, and…
Kreator – Cause For Conflict
Reviewed: April 1996Released: 1996, GUN (Great Unlimited Noises)Rating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG Kreator’s newest CD, Cause For Conflict is better than their last one Renewal but not quite as good as what I consider their best, Extreme Aggression. Mille’s voice is not as monotone and barky as it was on Renewal,…
Forbidden – Distortion
Reviewed: January 1996Released: 1995, Massacre RecordsRating: 4.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG San Francisco Bay area thrashers, Forbidden, return (finally) with Distortion. I have been waiting for this bloody album since 1990’s GODLY CD Twisted Into Form. Many of you may remember them for their video “Step By Step” which received frequent airplay…
D.I.M. (Diabolos In Musika) – Natural Needs
Reviewed: December 1995 Released: 1996, IndependantRating: 3.5/5 Reviewer: EvilG It is unlikely that very many of you have heard of D.I.M. so for those that have not here is a little background info on the band. They were founded in Bergen, Norway in 1992. The band members consist of: Oliver…
Fear Factory – Demanufacture
Reviewed: September 1995 Released: 1995, RoadrunnerRating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: EvilG When Fear Factory released their first album, SOUL OF A NEW MACHINE three years ago, it was hailed as one of the most original death metal albums to be released. Now three years later, Fear Factory\’s anxiously awaited second album Demanufacture…
Skid Row – Subhuman Race
Reviewed: June 1995 Released: 1995, AtlanticRating: 3.0/5 Reviewer: EvilG From the opening notes of Skid Row\’s new masterpiece you know that your money has not been wasted. The vocal melody to \”My Enemy\” grabs you from the beginning. Baz\’s vocals have improved (I didn\’t think it possible) opting for a…