Review by Adam M on July 29, 2015.

Earth Blood Magic resonates with avant-garde possibilities. The sound Kontinuum has is unique in that it has a futuristic riffing type. The tracks have a load of melody to carry them through even the blandest portions. I must say that the combination of folk with elements that sound mechanical and futuristic is a breath of fresh air for progressive music.

There are plenty of highlights to be found on Earth Blood Magic, but those that resonate with me most strongly are Steinrunnin Skogur and Lightbearer. Both of these tracks sound machine-like at times and contain portions that are catchy and resonate strongly with the listener. The closest band in sound to Kontinuum is probably Solstafir and this is a strong compliment considering how much of a high quality that band’s output has been recently. Like Solstafir, this band knows when to tone down the music for a lighter portion that adds atmosphere at the proper juncture. This can be heard on the very final track on the album and the way it closes the proceedings in a subtle fashion. Kontinuum sounds like something coming from the future more than Solstafir does, regardless. That aspect alone is closer to the band Alchemist and their sound. All three of these outfits share a post element to their sound, however.

The entire package here is more than worthwhile. Kontinuum is unafraid to showcase avant-garde capabilities and these interesting moments breathe life into the work as a whole. The colourful moments that occupy each song keep the listener coming back for more. At the other end of the spectrum, there are enough lighter portions to keep one interested. Although Earth Blood Magic doesn’t quite reach the heights of Solstafir’s latest opus, Otta, it is a solid entry to the avant-garde metal genre and worthy of your attention.

Rating: 8 out of 10

Review by JD on December 26, 2008.

I remember this band so well... they are one of the founding groups that brought the term 'Thrash Metal' to the world on mass, and started the Bay Area scene that brought such metal luminaries as Slayer, Testament, Metallica and Exodus. When I saw the new album from them cross my desk here in late 2008, I was equally sceptical and excited.

Lääz Rockit is one of those watershed sort of bands, that changes the music landscape forever . They devised such powerful and in-your- face music that millions of metalheads actually latched on to and started a revolution of their own that we feel it's rumblings today. This newest album they have came out with just solidifies the fact that they were, and are, so damned good that many just have to stop and take note.

Sounding better than ever, I listened to "Left for Dead" with a growing sense of something grand was being made here. Songs like 'Ghost in the Mirror' and 'Turmoil' shoot out with fire and passion I have always felt while the unique 'Liar' shows just how much these guys have grown, without losing one iota of just what it is that made the band who they were. They still thrash... and thrash very hard. They show the old school way, and never once seemed dated or 'old'. One listen, and you will understand what I mean.

Yes, they have grown over the years... but they have still the fortitude to keep their music strong... and the testicles to never waver from that. They are back to show you that even though they were the ones who started this movement many years ago, they still are the ones to be followed... because they are Lääz Rockit!


Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 9
Atmosphere: 9
Production: 9
Originality: 10 (they have been the basis for all thrash since 80's)
Overall: 9

Rating: 9.2 out of 10