Articles by Mike Simpson

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  Belphegor

  Blood Magick Necromance

  PUBLISHED Feb 8, 2011

  Longstanding death/black outfit Belphegor certainly aren't of the "less is more" school of thought, with Blood Magick Necromance being thei...

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  Blut Aus Nord

  The Mystical Beast of Rebellion

  PUBLISHED Feb 8, 2011

  Considering the formidable legacy of development Vindsval and company have already established, it's no wonder the re-release of The Mystic...

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  Noisear

  Subvert the Dominant Paradigm

  PUBLISHED Feb 1, 2011

  The latest in Relapse's continual push towards becoming synonymous with the current "grindcore revival," Noisear's Subvert the Dominant Par...

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  Sun Splitter

  II

  PUBLISHED Jan 11, 2011

  Yet another worthy addition to Chicago, IL's diverse metal scene, Sun Splitter, with new EP II, have created a unique fusion of styles, som...

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  Matterhorn

  Vol. 1 The World Began Without Man...

  PUBLISHED Jan 3, 2011

  The dilemma facing every metal band that opt to omit a singer is trying to convince the listener that their music conveys meaning on its ow...

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  Bane

  Chaos, Darkness & Emptiness

  PUBLISHED Oct 14, 2010

  Although it's difficult to tell the difference between the "chaos" part of the record and the "darkness" and "emptiness" parts (its tracks...