Thanks to the staff for posting it!

Pretty good review for a great album, even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. Special plaudits for the recognition of the Painkiller cover, in particular. Many people tend to dislike it, but it's one of my most favourite cover songs of all-time.
Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already. Can't fault yours, though. Good job.

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. ... Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already.

agree wholeheartedly. absolute zero need for this and feel the reviewers time would have been much better spent picking something from his collection that others might have missed out on... instead of another schuldiner circle jerk for this release. i cringe each time i see Death/Wintersun/<insert other horribly over publicized band that already has more guest reviews than actual albums here> in the queue.

i guess it is nice that he only scored this a 9.3, though. had it been a fourth guest review with a 9.5 score it would have been some punishment for those playing the MetalStorm Drinking Game:

Each guest review you read in which the album scores over a 9.5. this is compounded per guest review ... so an album with 4 guest reviews of 9.5 would be... 8 drinks.

so now with 4 9.0+ guest reviews, including 3 over 9.5 ... this album means take SEVEN Drinks.

Written by BitterCOld on 24.04.2011 at 04:18

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. ... Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already.

agree wholeheartedly. absolute zero need for this and feel the reviewers time would have been much better spent picking something from his collection that others might have missed out on... instead of another schuldiner circle jerk for this release. i cringe each time i see Death/Wintersun/<insert other horribly over publicized band that already has more guest reviews than actual albums here> in the queue.

i guess it is nice that he only scored this a 9.3, though. had it been a fourth guest review with a 9.5 score it would have been some punishment for those playing the MetalStorm Drinking Game:

Each guest review you read in which the album scores over a 9.5. this is compounded per guest review ... so an album with 4 guest reviews of 9.5 would be... 8 drinks.

so now with 4 9.0+ guest reviews, including 3 over 9.5 ... this album means take SEVEN Drinks.

That IS a lot of drinks to be had for an average human to intake.

Chuck Schuldiner was born on May 13, 1967.

Written by -N- on 24.04.2011 at 14:21

Chuck Schuldiner was born on May 13, 1967.

Though there are sources indicating 1967 as the birth year! I stand by 1970 as my 2 Metal books quote the very same year as the date of birth!

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

Pretty good review for a great album, even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. Special plaudits for the recognition of the Painkiller cover, in particular. Many people tend to dislike it, but it's one of my most favourite cover songs of all-time.
Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already. Can't fault yours, though. Good job.

Thanks for the compliments!

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:10

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

Pretty good review for a great album, even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. Special plaudits for the recognition of the Painkiller cover, in particular. Many people tend to dislike it, but it's one of my most favourite cover songs of all-time.
Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already. Can't fault yours, though. Good job.

Thanks for the compliments!

Don't mention it.

Written by [user id=109200] on 24.04.2011 at 15:12

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:10

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

Pretty good review for a great album, even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. Special plaudits for the recognition of the Painkiller cover, in particular. Many people tend to dislike it, but it's one of my most favourite cover songs of all-time.
Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already. Can't fault yours, though. Good job.

Thanks for the compliments!

Don't mention it.

It's my bad luck that, at times, I end up reviewing an album that has earlier been reviewed several times earlier!

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:19

Written by [user id=109200] on 24.04.2011 at 15:12

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:10

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

Pretty good review for a great album, even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. Special plaudits for the recognition of the Painkiller cover, in particular. Many people tend to dislike it, but it's one of my most favourite cover songs of all-time.
Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already. Can't fault yours, though. Good job.

Thanks for the compliments!

Don't mention it.

It's my bad luck that, at times, I end up reviewing an album that has earlier been reviewed several times earlier!

I have to disagree with that. I like to review albums myself, but I only review those that have been neglected for quite a while and/or albums for which I have an altogether different opinion.

Written by BitterCOld on 24.04.2011 at 04:18

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. ... Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already.

agree wholeheartedly. absolute zero need for this and feel the reviewers time would have been much better spent picking something from his collection that others might have missed out on... instead of another schuldiner circle jerk for this release. i cringe each time i see Death/Wintersun/<insert other horribly over publicized band that already has more guest reviews than actual albums here> in the queue.

i guess it is nice that he only scored this a 9.3, though. had it been a fourth guest review with a 9.5 score it would have been some punishment for those playing the MetalStorm Drinking Game:

Each guest review you read in which the album scores over a 9.5. this is compounded per guest review ... so an album with 4 guest reviews of 9.5 would be... 8 drinks.

so now with 4 9.0+ guest reviews, including 3 over 9.5 ... this album means take SEVEN Drinks.

let me know if you ever want to take a break from bad mouthing your supporters and have a time for a hug.....seems like you could use one. it's the least i could do for a staff member of such a great site. metal storm truly is a great website, but sometimes i cringe at certain staff comments. it's a similar feeling i get when i visit certain local record stores...the establishment may be wonderful, but i know my time there will be end on a sour note when i have to deal with the putz at the cash register.

i imagine that the majority of guest reviews are positive......seems rather logical to me....why would someone want to spend time writing about an album that they didn't like and invest even more time into it by submitting a review?

metal storm rules......keep up the great work.....it is appreciated.

Written by bloodface on 25.04.2011 at 05:36

...why would someone want to spend time writing about an album that they didn't like and invest even more time into it by submitting a review?

Because some of us like a challenge.

Written by bloodface on 25.04.2011 at 05:36

i imagine that the majority of guest reviews are positive......seems rather logical to me....why would someone want to spend time writing about an album that they didn't like and invest even more time into it by submitting a review?

did i suggest he write a negative review of an album he dislikes? i believe i suggested he, and others, write reviews about hidden gems. those albums they have in their collection that they dig that everyone and there mother hasn't heard yet... let alone already written a glowing guest review praising.

Written by BitterCOld on 24.04.2011 at 04:18

the reviewers time would have been much better spent picking something from his collection that others might have missed out on...

why, yes. that is exactly what i wrote.

he has Teräsbetoni - Maailma Tarvitsee Sankareita scored a "9" in recent favorites. This Death album already had 3 9.5+ reviews. Teräsbetoni's entire catalog has ZERO reviews, guest or staff.

where would his time and effort been better spent?

do you get my point?

Written by BitterCOld on 25.04.2011 at 08:11

Written by bloodface on 25.04.2011 at 05:36

i imagine that the majority of guest reviews are positive......seems rather logical to me....why would someone want to spend time writing about an album that they didn't like and invest even more time into it by submitting a review?

did i suggest he write a negative review of an album he dislikes? i believe i suggested he, and others, write reviews about hidden gems. those albums they have in their collection that they dig that everyone and there mother hasn't heard yet... let alone already written a glowing guest review praising.

Written by BitterCOld on 24.04.2011 at 04:18

the reviewers time would have been much better spent picking something from his collection that others might have missed out on...

why, yes. that is exactly what i wrote.

he has Teräsbetoni - Maailma Tarvitsee Sankareita scored a "9" in recent favorites. This Death album already had 3 9.5+ reviews. Teräsbetoni's entire catalog has ZERO reviews, guest or staff.

where would his time and effort been better spent?

do you get my point?

"where would his time and effort been better spent? " ..... uh.....how about wherever he feels like spending it. he voluntarily visits metal storm and voluntarily submits the review. it seems like metal storm could easily limit the number of reviews posted (maybe one staff and one guest limit), but to give someone grief for enjoying your site by saying there was zero need for the review and how you cringe when you see it?......sorry i just don't get that. he was obviously fired up to see the review posted and had the first comment saying thanks for posting it. he seems like a real fan that put together a good review, but if you want to dictate what he posts then put him on the payroll.....until then we are all just fans.

so do i get your point about having multiple reviews? ....yeah sure i can see that point, but like i said...change metal storms review policy and just allow one guest review per album instead of biting the hands that feed you. members are just using the platform given to them and enjoy seeing their thoughts about something they are passionate about published on such a great site. i had 4 reviews posted under an earlier user name that i couldn't get reactivated. i got a lot of satisfaction listening to the albums and creating my own review. i was not thinking "how can this best serve metal storm". i was just thinking "i love this album and am happy to have a place to write what i think should be put in a review".

great site....thanks again for providing such a great escape.

Written by bloodface on 26.04.2011 at 05:37

i got a lot of satisfaction listening to the albums and creating my own review. i was not thinking "how can this best serve metal storm". i was just thinking "i love this album and am happy to have a place to write what i think should be put in a review".

great site....thanks again for providing such a great escape.

i get that fully, people write about what they like. and it's not about "serving metal storm" as much as maybe, i don't know, 'serving' bands the writer likes. and by serving, i mean pointing out and drawing attention to them. helping bands gain fans and support will help keep the music vibrant.

Written by bloodface on 26.04.2011 at 05:37

he has Teräsbetoni - Maailma Tarvitsee Sankareita scored a "9" in recent favorites. This Death album already had 3 9.5+ reviews. Teräsbetoni's entire catalog has ZERO reviews, guest or staff.

Terasbetoni is mineee, all mine *rampaging reviewer look*

Is it (death) the creator of death metal?

Written by Saeed_p on 26.04.2011 at 19:07

Is it (death) the creator of death metal?

If by Death you mean Mantas, yes.

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:07

Written by -N- on 24.04.2011 at 14:21

Chuck Schuldiner was born on May 13, 1967.

Though there are sources indicating 1967 as the birth year! I stand by 1970 as my 2 Metal books quote the very same year as the date of birth!

check this link
http://metalstorm.net/bands/bandmember.php?member_id=116

Chuck was born Mat 13, 1967, period. Don't which metal books you read Nibir? But those two certainly are wrong.

Written by -N- on 26.04.2011 at 19:17

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:07

Written by -N- on 24.04.2011 at 14:21

Chuck Schuldiner was born on May 13, 1967.

Though there are sources indicating 1967 as the birth year! I stand by 1970 as my 2 Metal books quote the very same year as the date of birth!

check this link
http://metalstorm.net/bands/bandmember.php?member_id=116

Right, thanks for the info.!

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 27.04.2011 at 14:49

Chuck was born Mat 13, 1967, period. Don't which metal books you read Nibir? But those two certainly are wrong.

I have the 100 greatest guitarist book and I didn't consult it! I consulted the one by Essi Berelian and I am wrong!

Written by [user id=109200] on 24.04.2011 at 15:21

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:19

Written by [user id=109200] on 24.04.2011 at 15:12

Written by Hermann Langke on 24.04.2011 at 15:10

Written by [user id=109200] on 23.04.2011 at 12:30

Pretty good review for a great album, even though there was no need for it, in my opinion. Special plaudits for the recognition of the Painkiller cover, in particular. Many people tend to dislike it, but it's one of my most favourite cover songs of all-time.
Again, don't think the review was necessary as there were three overwhelmingly positive ones present here already. Can't fault yours, though. Good job.

Thanks for the compliments!

Don't mention it.

It's my bad luck that, at times, I end up reviewing an album that has earlier been reviewed several times earlier!

I have to disagree with that. I like to review albums myself, but I only review those that have been neglected for quite a while and/or albums for which I have an altogether different opinion.

I wrote for Wehrmacht, but it was rejected on the grounds that the band was 'invisible'!

There are plenty of other "fishes in the sea", if you know what I mean.

Written by [user id=109200] on 28.04.2011 at 14:47

There are plenty of other "fishes in the sea", if you know what I mean.

Yup, I have a lot to write now!

Or rather type now.

Written by [user id=109200] on 28.04.2011 at 15:04

Or rather type now.

Exactly!

Uh... Im lost in this comment battle

Ok so now you guys kiss eachother or you'll go sit in the corner for being baddies.

I find this to be a very accurate review, as TSOP is my favorite Death album, yet I'm surprised that in such a great review, Bite the Pain wasn't mentioned. I love every song on that album, but Bite the Pain has to be best, to me.
Between Chuck's shrieking vocals and the blistering instrumental work, this song raises the hair on the back of my neck, every time I listen to it... right about the time that (what I like to call...) the most pissed off and ferocious guitar solo I've ever heard kicks in.
I'd post a review of this album, myself, but I think what has been said already doesn't need to be repeated in the same area. By word of mouth, definitely. Whenever somebody asks me if I know a band or bands that they should check out, if they want to know the essentials of metal, Death is on the list.