Gothminister – Happiness in Darkness (2008: Drakkar)

Rammstein from Norse clubs
electro thunk adds axe riffs
goth cherry atop

http://ftp.xtc-live.de/gm/start.html

Quiet Riot – Rehab (2006: Chavis)

Swan song underwhelms,
as gruntrock formula reigns -
DuBrow’s death saddens

http://www.officialquietriot.com/#!

http://www.amazon.com/Rehab-Quiet-Riot/dp/B000IOM3K8

Sigh - Imaginary Sonicscape (2009: The End - reissue/remix of 2001: Century Media)

Avant-arrrgh puzzle
as naught stays predictable -
diverse as deth gets

http://www.myspace.com/sighjapan#!/sighjapan/music/albums/imaginary-sonicscape-10308753

Children of Bodom - Are You Dead Yet (2005: Spinefarm)

Synth/axe battle fuels
throttled riffery bar few;
shitloads of talent

http://www.cobhc.com/site.php?id=releases

Castle Blak - Another Dark Carnival (1986: Stiff Kitten)

Hapless clunkers give
tune-hoarders crap to covet
never listen to

http://www.spirit-of-metal.com/album-groupe-Castle_Blak-nom_album-Another_Dark_Carnival-l-en.html