Articles by Jill Mikkelson

Strapping Young Lad's Catharsis

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

The barking old men, thrashing guitars and machine gun blast beats of the metal scene aren't exactly known for therapeutic value and visibl...

Meshuggah's One-Track Mind

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Innovative musicianship, distinct style and a prolific 16-year career have made Meshuggah one of the most influential bands in modern metal...

Deicide

Scars of the Crucifix

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

There’s something inexplicably endearing about satanic death metal bands. They put such a constant effort into sustaining an evil image, de...

Scarlet

Cult Classic

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Considering the vigour and inspiration this album conveys, it will certainly attain the status their title pretentiously predetermines. As...

Far From Heroes

Betrayed You With a Kiss

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Just when pop punk appeared to have chorused into a monotony of Blink mimes, Sudbury’s Far From Heroes have come into their own with a new...

The Chariot

Everything is Alive, Everything is Breathing, Nothing is Dead, and Nothing is Bleeding

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Feedback summons the squealing demons that the Chariot exorcises in this 27-minute assault. Although the squeals in the first song are ques...

Arsis

A Diamond for Disease

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

After being approached by NYC’s Ballet Deviare, Arsis mastermind James Malone accepted their invitation to compose a score for an upcoming...

Fuck the Facts Know the Truth

PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006

Considering how prolific Topon Das has been under the moniker Fuck the Facts, it’s somewhat surprising the guitarist and mainstay architect...