Looking forward to get this.

What's up with the high rating-reviews recently?

Written by [user id=28526] on 03.06.2012 at 22:00
Looking forward to get this. What's up with the high rating-reviews recently?

It's a great album - one of their best in my eyes. As for the positive reviews, it's mostly because I've been reviewing stuff I've wanted to, but I have a slew of stuff from labels incoming so I'll inevitably be handing out a few not-so-nice scores. Hopefully not though.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 03.06.2012 at 22:05

I have a slew of stuff from labels incoming so I'll inevitably be handing out a few not-so-nice scores. Hopefully not though.

Looking forward to read them

Good review, short and to the point: Dying Fetus still got it. I never listened to them much after Killing on Adrenaline but am currently spinning "Subjected to a Beating" and it definitely is catchy. A good blend of groove, hardcore, death metal, and sweeps; those are the things I like with my Dying Fetus.

Written by Clintagräm on 03.06.2012 at 23:03
A good blend of groove, hardcore, death metal, and sweeps; those are the things I like with my Dying Fetus.

Whether you like it more or less than its predecessor I can't predict, but you should definitely enjoy it based on that comment.

I didnt like the sound (production) and the songwriting on the last album but i always have high hopes for something good from the band that wrote "destroy the opposition" (though gallagher is the only one who is still in the band)

Nice review, I'm really looking forward to receiving this album in the mail.

Great review, and now I can't wait to hear it !

Looking forward to this, it drops 2 days after me bday so should make a nice little gift to myself...

My optimism just increased tenfold after this review. Looking forward to it.

Great review bro! I know now (as a pre-established fan) that I will not be disappointed. They also get bonus points with me already for the album artwork alone.

A must have... another bone crushing album is just what i need from Dying Fetus

Can't wait to hear this in full. Going to see them live next week after enjoying their short set on another tour recently I had to go back. They are flawless live and I'm excited. Excited enough to by a ticket that says 'Six Feet Under' if that tells you anything...

I thought that Dr. Killjoy would find brutal death metal too crude and base. I've never been a Dying Fetus fan, but since I've only seen positive things about this album, I'm getting very stoked for it.

Written by [user id=111774] on 08.06.2012 at 08:34
I thought that Dr. Killjoy would find brutal death metal too crude and base.

Not sure if serious...

You know brutal death metal is one of my favorite sub-genres, right?

Written by Troy Killjoy on 09.06.2012 at 01:21

Written by [user id=111774] on 08.06.2012 at 08:34
I thought that Dr. Killjoy would find brutal death metal too crude and base.

Not sure if serious...

You know brutal death metal is one of my favorite sub-genres, right?

I was completely serious. Seeing as you review so much atmospheric "artistic" black metal, and brutal death metal is basically the opposite of that on the extreme metal spectrum, I just figured it wouldn't be your thing.

Written by [user id=111774] on 09.06.2012 at 02:54
I was completely serious. Seeing as you review so much atmospheric "artistic" black metal, and brutal death metal is basically the opposite of that on the extreme metal spectrum, I just figured it wouldn't be your thing.

Atmospheric black metal is my favorite genre, with brutal death following it up closely. I just find it much easier to write about black metal because I identify with the genre on a more personal level, whereas death metal only offers an aesthetic appeal for me.

In any case, I'll try to focus on writing a few more bdm and grind reviews, especially since we don't see many around these parts without Herz manning the front.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 09.06.2012 at 02:56

In any case, I'll try to focus on writing a few more bdm and grind reviews, especially since we don't see many around these parts without Herz manning the front.

This would be nice. We do need another BDM writer to fill Herz's spot, if I was any good at writing reviews I would take up the mantle but I suck at writing reviews...

Written by psykometal on 09.06.2012 at 04:26

This would be nice. We do need another BDM writer to fill Herz's spot, if I was any good at writing reviews I would take up the mantle but I suck at writing reviews...

That's ok, so did Herz

Written by [user id=4365] on 09.06.2012 at 13:39
That's ok, so did Herz

Agreed. He had some of the most ineloquent ways of telling you whether something was good or bad in his eyes. That being said, at least there were more front-page reviews of those kinds of releases. As much as I love writing about black metal, I think "for the good of the site" or whatever, maybe I should delve into some other genres for a bit. Grindcore and brutal death metal especially.

Written by Troy Killjoy on 09.06.2012 at 16:02

Agreed. He had some of the most ineloquent ways of telling you whether something was good or bad in his eyes. That being said, at least there were more front-page reviews of those kinds of releases. As much as I love writing about black metal, I think "for the good of the site" or whatever, maybe I should delve into some other genres for a bit. Grindcore and brutal death metal especially.

Yeah, he was as prolific as he was vulgar. True though, it is a bit unrepresented on these here pages now so could be something to consider.

Written by [user id=4365] on 09.06.2012 at 13:39

That's ok, so did Herz

Yea, but as Troy stated at least somebody was reviewing those albums. My favorite reviewer though still is a dude named autothrall who reviews on his own blogspot called From The Dust Returned and he copy/pastes all his reviews to MA. The dude writes so many reviews, some are big names and some are very obscure, and it baffles me where he finds the time to listen to so many albums enough to be able to write a good review and then actually write the review; makes me wonder if the dude has any life whatsoever or if he literally spends ALL of his free time listening to albums and writing reviews...

Written by psykometal on 10.06.2012 at 00:42

Yea, but as Troy stated at least somebody was reviewing those albums. My favorite reviewer though still is a dude named autothrall who reviews on his own blogspot called From The Dust Returned and he copy/pastes all his reviews to MA. The dude writes so many reviews, some are big names and some are very obscure, and it baffles me where he finds the time to listen to so many albums enough to be able to write a good review and then actually write the review; makes me wonder if the dude has any life whatsoever or if he literally spends ALL of his free time listening to albums and writing reviews...

Yeah I know of autothrall. I'm not a great fan of the reviews that come from there to be perfectly honest. I'm also not entirely sure it's from one person either, I think a number of people may write under that moniker for the blog: "This is a reviews blog initiated by the Penny Arcade Metal Thread community. We primarily cover metal and other forms of music..."

Written by [user id=4365] on 10.06.2012 at 00:47

I'm also not entirely sure it's from one person either, I think a number of people may write under that moniker for the blog: "This is a reviews blog initiated by the Penny Arcade Metal Thread community. We primarily cover metal and other forms of music..."

That would definitely make a lot more sense, it seems awefully inhuman the number of reviews that come from that blog. I always read the reviews from the MA site, never really looked into the blog much or I'm sure I would've noticed that quote you posted...

Written by psykometal on 10.06.2012 at 00:59

That would definitely make a lot more sense, it seems awefully inhuman the number of reviews that come from that blog. I always read the reviews from the MA site, never really looked into the blog much or I'm sure I would've noticed that quote you posted...

Yeah you'd have to be a machine to put out that many reviews I would think ;]

Just listened to "Subjected To A Beating" on YouTube...

Vocals-Awesome!
Guitar/Bass-Awesome!
Drum technique-Awesome!
Snare drum-not so awesome

Maybe I just need to hear it some more...:(

I still have to check this out, just hadn't had a chance yet. Looking forward to the interview too, which I believe I saw mentioned in another thread that you guys are going to interview the band in the near future.

Written by Mr. Blonde on 10.06.2012 at 03:38
I still have to check this out, just hadn't had a chance yet. Looking forward to the interview too, which I believe I saw mentioned in another thread that you guys are going to interview the band in the near future.

Yup, although interviews are a bit of a weak spot for me so they take some time to submit/publish. Hopefully I'm able to eke something out, because I'd love to have a conversation with any one of the DF members.

Great review!!!
I'll check it for sure!!!

Pre ordered this album, cannot wait til it comes so I can give it a few spins