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Forbidden Morals

Void

Musically there is one thing for sure; if you like it straight forward without any side-tracking you should skip “Forbidden Morals” as it is like an ADHD patient that has consumed too much caffeine.

Force From the Grave

Verdalack

The riffs, breaks and tempo changes are available in abundance with VERDALACK. And the tempo usually is quite high, to the fact that I was almost considering to call this music High Speed Metal.

Dark Believer

Martyr

After their very impressive 2022 album “Planet Metalhead” they have more inspiration and now are giving us “Dark Believer”, their sixth studio album in total. And if you have heard or do own any of their former albums, I can put your mind at ease, as MARTYR have taken off where they left it all last time

Solastalgia

Heretoir

This album looms, building its monolithic soundscapes with patience, tension, and purpose. It’s a towering testament to the genre, reminds us that heaviness isn’t just about distortion or speed…it’s about atmosphere, intent, and emotional gravity. For those willing to surrender to its slow, deliberate pull, the reward is profound…a visceral, cathartic experience that leaves you feeling drained and full at once. The album proves that post-metal is an emotional process, carved in distortion and silence, weight and restraint.

A Solitary Vigil

Phobetor

“A Solitary Vigil” dives deep into the waters of traditional Death Metal with blackened Death Metal twists built upon a grim and sometimes melancholic melodic framework

Ice And Death

Reinforcer

“Ice And Death” is a traditional Heavy Metal, album and it offers solid guitar riffs, catchy and at times dark melodies, and excellent lead guitar contributions and solos

Charming The Decomposed

Retching

Retching have done more then just Charmed The Decomposed with this debut.

Moon: Precursor

Hellir

This isn’t your dad’s brand of Black Metal. It’s fresh, modern, and cuts against the grain. The Djenty riff accents bring a level of weight to the album that just doesn’t exist in most Black Metal circles, and if this is just a precursor, I can’t wait to hear what is next.

Dealers Of Doom

Accvsed

Somehow German Metalcore bands have the real ability to sound so angry that you feel that they are in danger of coughing out their intestines in the process. This is certainly the case with ACCVSED from Wiesbaden, who have deemed it time to try and through us off our normal behaviour and disturb the peace and quiet with their debut album “Dealers Of Doom”.

Dreamlike Tales

Divni San

What’s in a name. I just can’t envision what DIVNI SAN should mean. If you look it up on your AI, it will tell you that it comes from the Slavic languages and means something like Marvelous Dream. What I can tell you is that it is a Heavy Metal band from Brussels, Belgium and was founded in 2021 by ex-members of MIDRANGE.

A Beginning

Dreams Of Gray

DREAMS OF GRAY is actually a one-man-band, and i have to say that if one man is capable of making this level of music, i would like to the man collaborate with like-minded people. Who knows what might come out next.

From the Grave

Iron Spell

The songs on “From the Grave” themselves are all very pleasant, have that ability get you tapping your foot, nodding your head, but also have the diversity and differences plus the breaks that make them all sound just that different from the other ones, while maintain the cohesion in sound that will make you realise that yes, you still are listening to the same IRON SPELL throughout the whole album.

Me And All My Demons

Jawfane

What began as a group of friends secretly writing together has evolved into an immersive musical force that defies easy categorization. Though rooted in metal-core and hardcore sensibilities, the band refuses to be pigeonhole into a single genre.

Actuality

Inoculation

INOCULATION formed in 2011 (Way before the recent Inoculations) in Cleveland, Ohio, emerging from guitarist/vocalist […]

The Cycles of Extinctions

Old Machines

This is a very talented band, and they turn over every stone, rock, and boulder on the album. Extreme Cosmic Metal? For sure…I would also add “Epic” in front of that, due to the nature of the songs and the band’s ability to create these soundscapes. Even for as complicated as the album is, it is quite easy for the listener to assimilate.

Ruination Revelation

Where Evil Follows

A good Speed Metal band with a great potential. But this album could be better.

Mistake

Refiner

It seems that this band wants to change rules into Metalcore. Do it!

Morbid Ataraxia

Putridity

If one band can change the rules into Brutal Death Metal, this Italian quintet is the right one!

Mind Games

Psykosis

A very good and full Thrash Metal release from these Irish maniacs!

The End Takes Form

Obstruktion

This mix between between Swedish Death Metal with Hardcore is really great!

Cutting Through

Mutant Sex Demon

An addictive release of Thrash/Black Metal mixed with influences of Metal Punk!

Gravity

Leverage

The future of Leverage seemed to be in doubt after the sad passing of singer […]

Annihilation

Linx

Linx from Montreal Canada are regarded in Canada’s rock scene as an up and coming […]

Rotten Magick

Sorcerot

The album was quite impressive. The band deftly mixed a few different genres into their music, and did it so well, that they blended effortlessly. The rattle of Black Metal is very much present, but the riffs are discernable, unlike some of their forefathers. This is a take no prisoners, grab you by the balls assault.

Visions of Utopia

Electromancy

This was a solid album, and one of the best compliments I can pay to it is that it doesn’t sound like it was performed by robots. It has a combination of Black Metal and Industrial elements, and it organic, but lively at the same time. I believe any fans of either genre will find the album to their liking.

Miseria

Shadows

Overall, this was a solid release. As I mentioned, there isn’t a lot of variety, so in that absence, the band has to really drive their sound through you ears and into your head, and they did that.

Gauntlet

Gam

Overall, this is about as straightforward as Metal gets, but it wasn’t uninteresting to me. The best parts are the deep gutturals and the cavernous sounds of the riffs for me.

Stormcaller

Krigsgrav

This album is a masterwork in merging the agonizing crawl of doom metal with the shrieking despair of black metal, forging a sound that is as powerful as it is ominous. Not for the faint of heart, it demands patience, attention, and emotional surrender. But for those willing to walk its desolate path, it offers something rare: not just music, but an experience of dread, power, and sublime desolation.

Nada

Entropia

Entropia is a scathing critique wrapped up in scathing riffs.

Unholy Trinity

Lord Belial

First with "Rapture" and now with "Unholy Trinity," LORD BELIAL offer profane testimony that their dark talents intensified during their absence.

To Speak In Tongues

Kings Hammer

One Man's Vision, One Man's Band. I Present Kings Hammer "To Speak In Tongues"

The Immortal

In Mourning

The balance on the album is superb, and it is also very emotional. There are hardened, contentious elements that are tempered with moments of pure melodic bills, unleashed at just the right time. The key to the album is the band’s unabashed power.

Icon of Ruin

Graceless

Who said Old School Death Metal was a Dying Art. If it is someone forgot to tell Graceless. Long Live Old School Death Metal

Degeneration Chamber

Condition Critical

“Degeneration Chamber” offers aggression, intensity, and pace. Build upon a solid traditional Thrash Metal foundation, all songs offer modern Thrash Metal elements, added complexity in tempo, and a few crossover vibes

Vento Divino

Feary Tales

“Vento Divino” is a mixture of everything ranging from traditional Heavy Metal, melodic Death Metal, modern Metal, and progressive Metal elements

Prime

Imperialist

The cover art is fantastic, and the band have indeed honed their craft into a concise sound on the album. But I was hoping for a little more adventure, and some surprises. With their talent, the band could go to unforeseen heights. Fans who like the traditional approach to Black Metal, however, will find a lot to their liking here.

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Forbidden Morals

Void

Force From the Grave

Verdalack

Dark Believer

Martyr

Solastalgia

Heretoir

A Solitary Vigil

Phobetor

Ice And Death

Reinforcer

Charming The Decomposed

Retching

Moon: Precursor

Hellir

Dealers Of Doom

Accvsed

Dreamlike Tales

Divni San

A Beginning

Dreams Of Gray

From the Grave

Iron Spell

Me And All My Demons

Jawfane

Actuality

Inoculation

The Cycles of Extinctions

Old Machines

Ruination Revelation

Where Evil Follows

Mistake

Refiner

Morbid Ataraxia

Putridity

Mind Games

Psykosis

The End Takes Form

Obstruktion

Cutting Through

Mutant Sex Demon

Gravity

Leverage

Annihilation

Linx

Rotten Magick

Sorcerot

Visions of Utopia

Electromancy

Miseria

Shadows

Gauntlet

Gam

Stormcaller

Krigsgrav

Nada

Entropia

Unholy Trinity

Lord Belial

To Speak In Tongues

Kings Hammer

The Immortal

In Mourning

Icon of Ruin

Graceless

Degeneration Chamber

Condition Critical

Vento Divino

Feary Tales

Prime

Imperialist

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