Tag: classic album
(2003) Bathory – Nordland II: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2003, Bathory released their (unfortunately) final album before the untimely death of Quorthon. We celebrate this album's 20th anniversary today with this review. Check it out here...
(2003) Devin Townsend Band – Accelerated Evolution: Anniversary Special
We all know Devin Townsend by now, right? If not, for shame. This legendary Canadian metalhead has been on a journey from death metal...
(2003) Linkin Park – Meteora: Anniversary Special
How do you follow-up the success of your debut? Linkin Park pretty much wrote the book on this with 2003's "Meteora." Check out our anniversary special here...
(1993) Depeche Mode – Songs of Faith and Devotion: Anniversary Special
The highly anticipated follow-up to Depeche Mode’s hugely successful “Violator,” 1993's “Songs of Faith and Devotion” was the sort of album that divided fans and critics. This polarizing album was released thirty years ago today, so check out our anniversary special here..
(2003) Evanescence – Fallen: Anniversary Special
In the spring of 2003, Evanescence released "Fallen," hopping to make it big, as any band would. Today we celebrate the 20th anniversary of this magnum opus. Read here why you should revisit it today...
(2003) Kamelot – Epica: Anniversary Special
Back in 2003 Kamelot released "Epica," a concept album that would establish then as a force to be reckoned with on the power metal scene. Today we are celebrating its 20th anniversary by looking back on what made it such an instant classic. Read our anniversary special here...
(2013) Riverside – Shrine of New Generation Slaves
Yesterday, Riverside released "ID.entity," but on this day in 2013, they released "Shrine of New Generation Slaves." As such, we thought we'd check it out for its 10th anniversary! Read the classic album review here...
(2012) Kuolemanlaakso – Uljas Uusi Maailma: Anniversary Special
Today marks the anniversary of Kuolemanlaakso's "Uljas Uusi Maailma," which was released in 2012 via Svart Records. Check out the 10-years-later review of this classic album here...
(2002) Bathory – Nordland I: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2002, the late Quorthon released "Nordland I" under the Bathory moniker. How does it hold up today, on its 20th anniversary? Read more here...
(1992) Amorphis – The Karelian Isthmus: Anniversary Special
On November 1st, 1992, Amorphis released "The Karelian Isthmus," via Relapse Records. Check it out as today's anniversary special, to see how it holds up...
(2012) Devin Townsend Project – Epicloud: Anniversary Special
If you didn't know about Devin Townsend before 2012, that may have changed with the release of "Epicloud." Since it was released 10 years ago today, we decided to give it an anniversary spin. Here are our thoughts on how this album holds up!
(2002) Forgotten Tomb – Songs to Leave: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2002, Forgotten Tomb released "Songs to Leave." As today's anniversary special, check out how the album holds up after 20 years...
(2012) Baroness – Yellow & Green: Anniversary Special
Ten years ago, Baroness released their third album in their color-coded journey with "Yellow and Green." Check out our anniversary special of this classic here...
(1992) Blind Guardian – Somewhere Far Beyond: Anniversary Special
On this day in 1992, Blind Guardian released "Somewhere Far Beyond." Read our anniversary special today for this classic album...
(2002) Sentenced – The Cold White Light: Anniversary Special
Sentence released one of their most beloved albums on May 13th, 2002. Today, we look back on "The Cold White Light" for its 20th anniversary for this classic album review...
(2012) The Foreshadowing – Second World: Anniversary Special
The Foreshadowing are celebrating the 10th anniversary of "Second World" today, so be sure to check out our anniversary special of this classic album...
(2012) Epica – Requiem for the Indifferent: Anniversary Special
On March 9th, 2012, Epica released “Requiem for the Indifferent,” an album that sparked a fair amount of discussion within the fandom even though the general response was a positive one. Read our anniversary special here...
(1991) Sentenced – Shadows of the Past: Anniversary Special
Sentence released their debut album... well, no one knows for sure, but this was one of its release dates back in 1991! Read our anniversary special of this classic album...
(2011) Myrath – Tales of the Sands: Anniversary Special
Today marks the 10th anniversary of Myrath's album, "Tales of the Sands," so we're looking at it again through the anniversary lens! Read our classic album review here...
(1991) Nirvana – Nevermind: Anniversary Special
"Nevermind" is celebrating its 30th anniversary today. Read our anniversary review here...