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From the Wild

Phantomy

If you are looking for a good time and feel good record you can do a lot worse than trying out PHANTOMY, as “From the Wild” will have you dancing, twisting and turning in no time. So, you will have a smile on your face before you know it.

Eternal Live

Genus Ordinis Dei

“Eternal Live” has been recorded with all the mistakes intact, making it a very true live record. The sound is good and the audience hasn’t been mixed to the forefront. But it is honest and as they were a supporting act on the night of recording, it is what it is. I commend GENUS ORDINIS DEI for being so brave as to leave it all as it is.

Running Out Of Time

Front Row Warriors

The slower songs on “Running Out Of Time” are all okay, but the faster ones are the real stars for me. That is also where singer Elkie Gee gets to show off her wares, where she is able to combine her singing with what almost sounds like shouting, but which is done in such a way that it demonstrates how powerful her voice really is.

Pohjoisen Sydän

As The Sun Falls

This was an excellent EP, and, as a listener, it brought me into the themes and enveloped me with their memoir. Although the music had a hard and aggressive edge to it, the more ethereal moments provided balance to the EP. I am very interested in finding out where the band goes from here.

Time of the Dragon

EchoSoul

You have the best of both worlds, you have the elements of American Power Metal with the technical wizardry of American Progressive Metal. This is easily of the best albums of the year, both from a musical and a lyrical standpoint.

Chasing the Dragon

Helms Deep

Heavy Metal done right (with copious amount of cheese!). For fans of Satan, Liege Lord, Metal Church, Jag Panzer and Savatage.

Verfall

Pestnebel

As advertised, this is indeed raw, old school Black Metal. With as many variations of the genre that are present today, I have trouble with bands that want to hold onto the past, and not even gaze into the future. The future is today…now…and if you don’t embrace it, it will leave you behind, as this album does for me.

Mob Mentality

Autumn Lies Buried

I identify strongly with their message, and it’s nice to see that there are fellow people out there who want to burn down the establishment. The music was strong as well, but just some pinches of more variation would have made the album stronger.

Of Owls and Eels

Cromlech

A journey through shadow, memory, and dream, indeed. For me, it was more like a journey through shadows and nightmares, and the way Impurus brought them to light was noteworthy. It’s another example of Black Metal composed outside of the boxes of convention and tradition.

Kriegsgotter MMXXV

Mystic Circle

The album is a varied testament to the band’s longevity. They could have taken the easy way out, and just presented another tribute to the FWOBM, but these guys are crafty, and they have managed to stay out of the weeds than ensnare many of their peers.

Arcane Desert Ritual Vol. 1

King Potenaz

KING POTENAZ serves up a powerful storm of Psych Doom with “Arcane Desert Ritual Vol. 1.” More great Psych Doom coming out of Italy. No one should be surprised; everyone should be thrilled.

Soundtrack of a Silent Land

Rainbow Bridge

On balance, “Soundtrack of a Silent Land” is a well-crafted piece of Stoner Psych Rock. If exploratory jam tracks are your thing, this is a good album to check out.

Dragged Into Realms Below

Deathgoat

DEATHGOAT deliver excellence in traditional Death Metal. “Dragged Into Realms Below” is an album driven by the “Swedish” chainsaw guitars, by pace, insanity, and a blood-freezing melodic framework

Regenesis

Celestial Wizard

“Regenesis” is a smart blend of Heavy, Thrash, and melodic Death Metal with some tracks feature all genre elements at once

Eyes, Teeth and Bones

Visceral

Eyes, teeth and bones, the second album from Portuguese death metal band Visceral, is a […]

Signs & Wonders

Hearts On Fire

It's been seven years since Hearts On Fire released their debut album “Call Of Destiny”.Now […]

Elemental

First Light

First Light was formed in 2020 by lifelong friends Dave Hardman and Carl Sharples two […]

Before the Years

Remaining Warmth

This was a fantastic journey seen through the eyes of Andrey Novozhilov. Your only real reminder as to the genre is the aggressive drumming and thick background. He lets the melody come out from behind the stage and take the center role, and it is very well crafted, and leaves a lasting impression.

The Speaker Wars

This album was a hit. Sure, it’s old school nostalgia for those of us who are old enough to remember the glory days of Rock ‘N Roll, but that doesn’t take away from its magic. As I mentioned, it sounds like a natural progression of Tom Petty’s music, may he rest in peace, and it’s obvious that he had a special relationship with Stan.

Negative Sun

Heart Attack

This third album from French thrash/groove metallers Heart Attack is truly a testament to the […]

Chaos, Hostility, Murder

Vaneno

This type of album is no-nonsense, no-frills music that just seeks to bludgeon the listener into submission. It met that mark. They aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel either, and although some of their riffs seem familiar, it’s the way they play them than stands out.

Awaken the Gods

Concrete Age

This album really made me feel like I was in Middle Earth, like I was on another planet or in another surreal world full of mysticism and fantasy. This album is packed with great Russian folk music and ambiance and brings some pretty big chills.

The Live Quest

Crystal Viper

If you like bands like COBRA SPELL, BURNING WITCHES and old school WARLOCK, this is right up your alley and the live album is a great way to start as an introduction to the band.

Disenchantment

Wald Krypta

A very good Old School Black Metal release that will make the hearts of fans of the genre beat stronger!

The Great Satan

Trivax

Wow, this Blackened Death Metal/Ethnic Black/Death Metal created a true 'must-have' item for all Metal fans that are proud of being in Metal! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Damn You All to... Hell

The Chris Rolling Squad

Wow, if you're not dead, the work of this French trio will be on you 'must-have' item list for sure!

Monde Vide

Mortuaire

A very good first Doom Death Metal visit from this French quintet.

Bloodpainted Visions of Perpetual Conflict

Martoriator

If one band can rewrite the rules of Black/Death Metal, this Italian duet is this band!

Swallowing the World

Imperishable

Wow, what a great Blackened Death Metal/Death Metal full-length from this Swedish quartet! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Against All Gods

Diabolisches Werk

If you are looking for something innovative, please skip “Against All Gods”, as this will definitely not provide that for you. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a very decent and proper Death/Thrash Metal album, than DIABOLISCHES WERK has been able to give you just that on this, their latest venture.

Burn

Hangfire

I can only conclude that as a debut album “Burn” is something that HANGFIRE can build on for the future. I reckon that when they get even better in their collaboration and write even stronger songs that they will be a very difficult force to ignore.

Iron Age

Primal

My personal take on all of this is that PRIMAL is a very good band that makes very pleasant Heavy Metal music. nothing more, nothing less. But hey, sometimes that is all one needs.

Sunchaser

Signs Of Algorithm

Once the music starts you can be sure that you are listening to a pure and unadulterated Metalcore album. SIGNS OF ALGORITHM goes for broke, and mixes aggression and Heavy Music in a very constructive and positive way.

High Plains Bloodlust

Waxen

I have to conclude that as far as I’m concerned, I really can’t fault WAXEN at all musically, and I think that “High Plains Bloodlust” will appeal to a lot of other musicians alike. It will also be something for those who like their Black Metal not to be too extreme, as you will get the Heavy Metal and Melodic vibes radiating from some of the guitar parts.

Reqviem For The Oppressor

Xenos A.D.

If you look up XENOS A.D. on the Metal Archives it says that they are a Thrash Metal band. That is partly true, but then you will have to say that METALLICA also is a pure Thrash metal band. When that band first came to the scene the were dubbed a Speed Metal band, and I feel that is also what XENOS A.D. really is.

An Ode to the Mountains

Aeon Winds

It was so well crafted, with every detail in tow, and it flowed from start to finish like a river winding its way through a mountain path. It was firm and aggressive enough for all Black Metal fans to enjoy, but also had enough other elements to spice up the nine-course meal to your taste.

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From the Wild

Phantomy

Eternal Live

Genus Ordinis Dei

Running Out Of Time

Front Row Warriors

Pohjoisen Sydän

As The Sun Falls

Time of the Dragon

EchoSoul

Chasing the Dragon

Helms Deep

Verfall

Pestnebel

Mob Mentality

Autumn Lies Buried

Of Owls and Eels

Cromlech

Kriegsgotter MMXXV

Mystic Circle

Arcane Desert Ritual Vol. 1

King Potenaz

Soundtrack of a Silent Land

Rainbow Bridge

Dragged Into Realms Below

Deathgoat

Regenesis

Celestial Wizard

Eyes, Teeth and Bones

Visceral

Signs & Wonders

Hearts On Fire

Elemental

First Light

Before the Years

Remaining Warmth

The Speaker Wars

The Speaker Wars

Negative Sun

Heart Attack

Chaos, Hostility, Murder

Vaneno

Awaken the Gods

Concrete Age

The Live Quest

Crystal Viper

Disenchantment

Wald Krypta

The Great Satan

Trivax

Damn You All to... Hell

The Chris Rolling Squad

Monde Vide

Mortuaire

Bloodpainted Visions of Perpetual Conflict

Martoriator

Swallowing the World

Imperishable

Against All Gods

Diabolisches Werk

Burn

Hangfire

Iron Age

Primal

Sunchaser

Signs Of Algorithm

High Plains Bloodlust

Waxen

Reqviem For The Oppressor

Xenos A.D.

An Ode to the Mountains

Aeon Winds

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