Luke M : Hollywood Metal

RYSE – SON OF ROME

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First released on the xBone (a few months ago) as an system seller that didn’t sell, Ryse: Son of Rome... View Article

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“While heaven wept” must be one of the most enduring bands in the industry. Originating in the primordial year of... View Article

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Is it possible to make a death metal album with too much chaos, too much energy and too many guitars... View Article

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Before we begin, I feel a weighty responsibility to point out that the cover of this album depicts a literal... View Article

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You have to wonder why this wasn’t called “Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of Mordor”. I mean, other than... View Article

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If you’ve ever been active in the gigging scene in Europe you’ve probably already heard Lyriel, although there’s a good... View Article

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Gauntlet’s a game with some history, to the point that I have to wonder why they didn’t call it “Gauntlet... View Article

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I bet on paper Affiance seemed like a fucking awesome name. Shit, it looks like a fucking awesome name if... View Article

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This is the fourth time I’ve bought Fable, and I suspect I’m not alone in that. Launching originally for the... View Article

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The challenge, when reviewing any of Cannibal Corpse’s stuff, is to try and say something that hasn’t already been said.... View Article

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I wish I could open up this review saying that Xerath were a long-time favorite of mine. Admitting that this,... View Article

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Lichdom: Battlemage (from here on called Battlemage, because why the hell wasn’t it?) launches entirely on its premise to “make... View Article

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The concept album is basically my white whale – an ancient and fantastic thing that I irrationally hate for its... View Article

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Astral Doors, as the name indicates, are a band that focuses on old-school cosmic mysticism; the steel tones of heavy... View Article