Trivium: Silence in the Snow
Another solid if workmanlike set from one of heavy metal's greatest crossover successes
Jeremy Ulrey
Christian Mistress: To Your Death
True to form, Christian Mistress don’t attempt to be everything to everyone, but that hardly makes their virtues of limited appeal.
Amorphis: Under the Red Cloud
Amorphis in 2015 are doing a great job keeping themselves from getting bored, but only fleetingly succeed in turning that internal drive into external enthusiasm.
Sweat Lodge: Talismana
The Sword aren't the only Austin band capable of kicking up a little 4:20-friendly riffology
Dr. Dre: Compton (take 2)
After 15 years of largely playing mentor to developing artists, Dr. Dre makes a triumphant 11th hour solo return.