ROCK HARD – 8 / 10 Points – SOUNDCHECK #5
„…fresh and energetic and, despite all the obsession with melodies, remarkably violent. Great guitar work including gorgeous leads and relentless Bay Area thrash attacks. And out of nowhere great melodies and choruses that keep that create pleasant feelings…“

METAL HAMMER – 5.5 / 7 Points – SOUNDCHECK #4
„…one can only congratulate BURDEN OF GRIEF on the musically strong DESTINATION DYSTOPIA that perfectly fits the current zeitgeist…“


LEGACY – 12 / 15 Points – SOUNDCHECK #4
„…Melodic Death Metal has rarely sounded as pissed off, but when it comes to the riffs, they tend to make use of the Heavy Metal deli shop rather than the Death / Thrash discount store around the corner…“

SONIC SEDUCER – 8 /10 Points – SOUNDCHECK #2
“…thrilling vehemence, remarkable speed and catchy melodies, celebrated with enjoyment and maximum joy in playing…”

BLABBERMOUTH - 8 / 10 Points
„…a refreshingly straightforward consignment of the good stuff, "Destination Dystopia" needs no gimmicks or guests to make its point. BURDEN OF GRIEF have played to their strengths and made their most compelling album yet…“