This is perversely life-affirming stuff, translating misery into triumph once again. [23 Aug 2014, p.54]

At it's best, it's a thing of beauty. But if the duo's choruses set the gold standard, it's the riffs that are worth their weight in platinum. [23 Aug 2014, p.54]

Even in the absence of the drum machines and sonic complexity of old, Esben And The Witch have the capacity to be seriously trippy. [23 Aug 2014, p.53]

The Day's War is a record worthy of reclaiming all those devalued adjectives that have seem co-opted bu other, less-deserving recipients. [23 Aug 2014, p.52]

Sure, it's hard to tell some of the more sombre tracks apart, but if it's complex, squishy emotions you're after, Maybeshewill are definitely speaking your language. [16 Aug 2014, p.54]

Great Divide is a tightly honed, 12-track collection. [16 Aug 2014, p.52]

Elysian Woes and River prove that, whatever your favorite version of Opeth, they possess a embarrassment of riches when it comes to gorgeous melodies. [16 Aug 2014, p.53]

The result is an EP of razor-sharp, barrel-chested, muscular pop-punk that no-one--repeat: no-one--does better. [9 Aug 2014, p.54]

A fine album--big ideas perfectly executed. [2 Aug 2014, p.53]

You couldn't accuse it of being a complicated listen. Thankfully, the truncated frustrations of Catalina Fight Song ensure Joyce Manor are still a challenging one. [26 Jul 2014, p.53]

Wovenwar lack a bit of bite. [26 Jul 2014, p.52]

These songs do not merely take a cursory glance at varied and disparate styles, but are, in fact, detailed and carefully conceived excavations. [2 Aug 2014, p.52]

Expect to get sonically clobbered. Expect big things from Capture The Crown just down the line. [2 Aug 2014, p.54]

The riff were plenty and more focused than ever before. [2 Aug 2014, p.54]

It's simply heavy metal: proud, fearless, loud. [19 Jul 2014, p.52]

It's vibrant and soulful, but undercut with a darkness that's hinted just enough to haunt these songs. [28 Jun 2014, p.54]

This isn't for the weak-hearted or easily offended. But Body Count are definitely raucous fun. [28 Jun 2014, p.53]

Some people may find this outdated, but it's an absolute treasure chest for slavish fans. [19 Jul 2014, p.53]

It's effective if unspectacular, but it's the lyrics that turn this into something special. [5 Jul 2014, p.54]

Although everything is rendered with a high-shine gloss and sanitised precision that makes it more saccharine than Sex Pistols, there's still an enjoyment to be had on a basic level. [5 Jul 2014, p.53]

Every Time I Die have just released one of the most essential records of 2014. [5 Jul 2014, p.52]

It's the first time that Mastodon have followed up an album with its next logical step. [21 Jun 2014, p.48]

It's as vast and cosmic as the title suggests. [14 Jun 2014, p.54]

What we're left with is an overlong, quietly ominous strumming set showcasing his twisted genius. [14 Jun 2014, p.55]

As always, the uninitiated need not apply. For the rest of us, Goatwhore are a filthy feast. [12 Jul 2014, p.53]

The Black Market is a magnificent wake-up call. [12 Jul 2014, p.52]

The Maniacs prove persuasive enough to bring you round to their way of thinking. [12 Jul 2014, p.54]

What's most impressive is the sense of personal innovation, and WITTR's willingness to follow their vision wherever it may roam. [12 Jul 2015, p.54]