I get the love for old Sepultura, they hold a place near and dear to many, but Derek is an intense vocalist and energetic front man. Seen them twice this year and both times they come out mean and angry and tore it up. Sure, not Max, but I don't get all the hate.

i'd actually contend that this is the best so far of the LOUD articles. Jason is hitting his stride, covering a bunch of good to great releases across a massive plethora of sub genres.

Friends don't let friends get FRIENDS haircuts was on Mike Inez' bass, yep.

^zing!

I'm curious, when did "then" and "than" become interchangable?

same, same… always enjoyed the AVC but this column took it to the next level. Shame to see him go, I mean I understand why and all, but this still sucks.

agreed, its the kind of record that suprises me on each listen.

Thats some strange space occupied by pre-teens and ZMF imitators. I want no part of it good sir. And to think this could have been a perfectly enjoyable thread about zombies.

Concur, new Enslaved kicks all kind of ass

Also really enjoy this column, look forward to it each month as one of my primary new metal fixes. I don't necessarily think interviews have a place here - more suited to the main site, or as an additional to the column each month. Like the mix a lot and don't think it needs too much tampering with, but I'd welcome a…