(New) Rating System

When I first started this blog, I never wanted a numerical score as that that can give the wrong idea for a variety of reasons.   So I  have decided to split the difference and offer a simple but effective system.  I don't like everything I hear but I only publish and write about what I do like.  But, of course, there are varying degrees to that.  Here is the new rating system below*. 


Doomed For Metal Reviews rating system:


Masterful - The best review a release can get and as close to being perfect as possible.

Excellent - Pretty damn good and teetering on the edge of glory.

Great - There are a lot of, well, great things about this album even if it doesn't quite reach the highest of highs.

Solid - An album well worth your time--not a game changer but is well-written and executed. 



*Please note that I will not have time to go back a couple years and add a rating to all my old reviews.  But if you have a review here and would like a rating, message me and I will be happy to add it. 





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