Articles by Laura Taylor

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  Charon

  Downhearted

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  There’s something about Finland — the air, the water, maybe the climate — that breeds dark rock bands. Charon fall somewhere in the middle...

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  Cradle of Filth

  Damnation and a Day

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  Finally, after a DVD, a live CD, a best-of collection and a quasi-studio release, Cradle of Filth are back with an all-new chapter in their...

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  Delight

  Eternity

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  Polish band Delight’s third release breeds progressive metal with goth and ambient in a delicate hybrid. The strong, sumptuous voice of Pau...

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  Old Man's Child

  In Defiance of Existence

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  In Defiance of Existence marks the return of Old Man’s Child, the black metal three-piece comprised of founding members Galder and Jardar,...

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  The Rapture

  Songs for the Withering

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  When a band’s debut album is as beautifully crafted as Rapture’s Futile, the creation of the next record can be nerve-wracking for both mus...

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  Therion

  Live in Midgård

  PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2003

  Releasing a double live CD in celebration of the band’s 15th birthday, Therion offer a comprehensive look back over their career. With a su...

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  Aborym

  Kali Yuga Bizarre

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2003

  This release is reaching North American shores a little late, and for many people it's far from new. Aborym have created an odd corruption...

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  Fading Colours

  The Beginning 89 - 93/Black Horse/Time

  PUBLISHED Mar 1, 2003

  Recently signed to Poland's Metal Mind Records, Fading Colours are seeing the release of some of their back catalogue before a new album ap...