Mark’s Review:
Soulfly records have always been a mixed bag of Max’s aggressive genius and his over-reliance on misused “tribal” and “spiritual” elements that while fresh on 1996’s Roots, have grown increasingly stale and forced. I admittedly was (and still am) a big fan of their debut album and felt like it would’ve been the natural [...]
Mark’s Review:
When I first watched the preview for Alive, I felt like it would definitely be a game-changer. Disconnected and sporadic, it showed a strobe-lit and slow-motion shot of Tomas Haake drumming and Jens Kidman headbanging as their music rolled on underneath. The clip really displayed the potential of how an expertly crafted and fresh [...]
Justin’s Review:
Replacing a well-known, well-established, well-respected vocalist is one of the toughest challenges a band can face. AC/DC and Anthrax (and to a much lesser extent, Iron Maiden) have managed to pull it off, but more often than not, bands who are forced to take action in this regard are met with a largely [...]
