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Behind The Eclipse
Course of Fate
With all the strong, positive sounds and compositions on the album, and there are many, it does come with one area I believe they could improve on. That is the pacing of the songs. Too many are on the mid-tempo or even slower side, and that does bog down the album a bit. Still, that aside, it was an excellent album that combines their strong musicianship with their rock-solid songwriting skills.
The Proximity Effect
The Last Sound Revelation
When you create instrumental music, you have to work harder because vocals and lyrics aren’t there to guide you as a listener. The album title refers to is a phenomenon where directional microphones significantly boost low-frequency (bass) sounds as they get closer to the sound source, making voices sound bigger or fuller, and that’s what you will find on the album.
Pictures
HamaSaari
In sum, I found the album was inviting, like a stranger offering you a soft bed to rest on and the comfort of an oversized blanket. Tentative at first, you shuffle in from the rain and relax with a hot drink, exchanging pleasantries with them until you drift off to a restful sleep.
Time Tripper
Time Tripper
A guilty pleasure, if you will.
Bastard Skull
Bastard Skull
BASTARD SKULL hails from New Jersey in the USA and have just released their debut album “Bastard Skull” at the beginning of 2025. They did that on their own accord. Now, at the end of that same year the label WormHoleDeath has picked them up and has decided that a rerelease through them is in order. And in order to add to the pleasure of the music the label decided that the addition of the EP “More Dread” that came after the album was more than justified.
Kali
Ptolemea
What I have hear with “Kali” is the second album of this Alternative Rock band, the debut being “Balanced Darkness” from 2023. I haven’t heard that one, but I have a feeling that is about to change, as to me what PTOLEMEA brings on “Kali” is nothing less than interesting, and at times even bloody good.
Carnival Puppeteers
Stargazery
I think there are enough people around to really appreciate what STARGAZERY plays in the 53 minutes that make “Carnival Puppeteers”. Oh, and look out for the two covers, from DIO and DEF LEPPARD. they are quite alright...
Human Eclipse
Urban Dream
What URBAN DREAM does is make it very hard for a promotor to do their job properly, as how do you market a band that intertwines Industrial Metal, Gothic Rock, Alternative and Pop-Rock influences into everything they do.
Transcendent Chaos
Spirit Of Rebellion
Say no more! I'm sat for "Transcendent Chaos."
Ode to the Dead
Fallstaff
Ode to the Dead, the newest album from brass metal pioneers from Montreal, Fallstaff, is interesting to say […]
Gloriae
Inhuman
The newest album from Portuguese metal band Inhuman, Gloriae,is very unique to say the least. With […]
Through High Holy Haze
St. Unholyness
Metal fans of all kinds can find something in this album to enjoy from Doom to Stoner to Groove to Black, Christina touches on it all.
Brahman
Breath
If slow jam Doom is your thing, then you’ll probably like this album.
Genesis
Clocktowers
The best part of the album was the bass guitar work. It was audible, thick, meaty, and animated, but it just wasn’t enough to make the effort memorable for me. It was a promising start for the duo, but next time, I want to hear more of their personality in their music.
Tro, håp og kjærlighet
Fanatisme
Fysisk Format is excited to announce the signing of FANATISME and the release of their […]
Power To The Past
Risen Atlantis
A solid power metal album... just, like, don't use AI for the artwork next time. Please?
Exitus Triumphalis
Svntarer
Some paths we don’t choose in life we find ourselves walking down, nonetheless. These frigid, black trails are representative of the bleaker side of life. Whether what you feel is anger, despair, or horror, these feelings are alive in you, and you can use them to motivate you through dark times, or succumb to the darkness. That is the takeaway I have from the album.
Der Torv Moeter Hav
Heimland
This wasn’t a bad album per se, and the meaty bass notes were one of its best features. Unfortunately, it just sounded too much like FWOBM inspired music for me, and it wasn’t diverse enough to really get off the ground.
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Markus Lachendro
Xfactor1
I took some time recently and sat down with Markus Lachendro, guitarist for the band […]
Michał Chrościelewski, Paweł Smarkusz, Monika Chrościelewska
CZART
CZART is an experimental metal band hailing from Poland. The concept behind their debut album, “Czarty Polskie,” has been controversial not only for the AI debate but for the many references to Polish demonology. On All Hallows Eve, Gary Hernandez, writer and editor for Metal Temple, caught up with members of CZART to discuss everything from AI to the reasons why metal resonates so much in Poland to whether we are living in the best of times or the worst. Most importantly, they discuss the beloved CZART goat.
Sam Graff
Agenbite Misery
AGENBITE MISERY hails from New Hampshire. In February 2026, the band will be releasing their debut album, "Remorse of Conscience." The album is an experimental metal interpretation of "Ulysses" by James Joyce. This month Gary Hernandez, writer and editor for Metal Temple, was able to catch up with Sam Graff (guitars, vocals, synth) to discuss the some deeper details about the band, their aspirations, and their upcoming album as well as the curious link between literature and metal.
Stefano Fiorelli
Warcoe
WARCOE hails from Pesaro, Italy. Formed in 2021, following the year of our plague, the Doom trio has been blazing a trail through the Italian Doom scene with one monumental album after the other. On September 26, 2025 they released their third full-length album, “Upon Tall Thrones,” which not only weighed in at 8/10 on the Metal Temple scales but hit #1 on Doom Charts for September 2025. This month Gary Hernandez, writer and editor for Metal Temple, was able to catch up with Stefano Fiorelli (guitars, vocals) to discuss the origin story of WARCOE, details of their latest album, and even speculate on the impacts of AI and streaming platforms.
Jacob Curwen
All Hell
All Hell has been described as a Blackened Thrash band, but they are much more. On October 10, 2025, the trio for Ashville, North Carolina release their fifth full-length album, "Sunsetter," via Terminus Hate City. Gary Hernandez, writer and editor for Metal Temple, caught up with Jacob Curwen (vocals, guitars) to discuss topics ranging from the band's origins to the details of "Sunsetter" to AI in metal.
Koen Mattheuws
Primal Creation
Primal Creation are a five piece thrash metal band that came together in 2007, but […]
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Back Porch, The Frequencies, & Kaiju @ Tonic
Brunswick ME, USA
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December 27, 2025
Three teenage-run bands take the stage tonight!
Guns 'N' Roses, Machine Head, Papa Roach, Gojira, Apocalyptica, Mastodon and Within Temptation at Wacken 2025
Wacken, Germany
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July 30, 2025
So I am delighted as well as feeling totally honoured and privileged in some way […]
LORNA SHORE brings the hellfire to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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October 6, 2025
Oklahoma City threw down like the weekend never ended when LORNA SHORE brought their North […]
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Oklahoma City, OK, United States
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September 14, 2025
CHEVELLE brought down the house for a sold out show at The Criterion in Oklahoma […]
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December 28, 2025
2025 has been a good year for Metal. There were plenty of excellent releases across […]
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