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Breaker

“Breaker” is a celebration of old school Heavy Metal inspired by the 80s

In Horror, Reborn

Disfuneral

“In Horror, Reborn” is for all Death Metal fans, who love it simple, direct, and aggressive

Live At The Roxy

Cirith Ungol

The music and sound on “Live At The Roxy”, it is impeccable. The songs chosen are from all over their career and are being delivered in a bloody impressive way. Little mishaps or mistakes have been left in, which only adds to the authenticity of what CIRITH UNGOL is all about.

Ascension

Destinity

I’m not going to tell you that “Ascension” is covering any new territories, or that our French friends of DESTINITY are about the set the Metal world on fire with their way of making music, but I will be shouting out that anyone who loves good Old School and/or Melodic Death Metal needs to give this album a serious try by having a good listen. Like me you might be very pleasantly surprised by what you encounter.

Divergence

Ghostseeker

“Divergence” is not a band album at all, because if you are a real Metalcore afficionado, or even a Female Fronted Gothic Metal enthusiast, you will hear a lot of parts that sound quite good.

Ritual Supremacy

Sacred Steel

What becomes very clear when listening to SACRED STEEL is that they know exactly when they can extend and when they need to cut it short. That does make that there is not one track that feels like it isn’t as the band was wanting it to be.

Listless

I thoroughly enjoyed the album, and it offered more than many other Black Metal deliveries. Sure, the firm, aggressive tones are there, but so are softer, more pensive tones. Add these two with a sweeping sense of despair, and you get an album that is steep in regret as it is in anger.

I Am The Hammer

Gabrielle Da Val

Gabrielle Da Val released her first full album in 2011 with her band The Val […]

Before Our Eyes

Alliance

Alliance with a 30 years history of collaborations are back with their seventh studio album […]

Hex

Black Map

When you consider the album as a whole, what separates it from many others out there is the honest songwriting. I have the distinct idea that the band doesn’t care if you like their music or not, and that’s the right kind of attitude for their music.

Stand and Deliver

Giant

This was a good album, and it exceeded my expectations. Was the original magic still there? No, nor should you expect that, and it was still enjoyable to listen to. There wasn’t that “ah-hah” moment for me however, or that big catchy song. Still, it was good, and it was honest, and they are excellent musicians as a collective.

Before the Dawn

Sith'ari

Overall, this was a solid album. Although it was relatively short, many of the aggressive passages were also coupled with somber melodies, creating an unforgettable listening experience.

The Offering

Sylvanshine

This album strikes an equilibrium between the serrated aggression of Black Metal and the haunting pull of melody. It proves that melody in Black Metal doesn’t have to dilute its power. On the contrary, when used with intent and artistry, it can sharpen the edge, deepen the wound, and make the darkness all the more profound. In a genre that too often prizes purity over evolution, it’s a reminder that melody doesn’t weaken darkness — it gives it shape, and, sometimes, meaning.

The Program

Brkn Love

This is honest, good tasting, and genuine Rock and Roll. 12 songs however were two or three too many in my opinion, especially considering how many of the songs were similar to one another. If he can crack that nut, there is no reason that he can’t go far in music.

Homem de Barro

Hate Embrace

The Brazilian Death Metal masters are back with a very good 2-songs Single.

Landkrieg

Scalpture

A very good German Death Metal act that uses the classic outfit of the genre with some new elements

Diabolical Bloodlust

Flagg

If you need a dose of Finnish classic Black Metal, this release is for you!

Techtalitarian

Eschaton

Be prepared to have your bones stomped flat as this Technical Death Metal release plays!

Black Sword Thunder Attack

A very good new band of Epic/Heavy Metal from Greece. Be welcome!

Animal Ritual

Ancestor Of Kaos

Wow, this release surprises for a great mix between Black Metal and Thrash/Black Metal!

Totalitarian Black Metal

Ad Hominem

And the legendary French Black Metal act is back with another very good release.

The Vault (50 Years Of Music)

Don Felder

Don Felder’s fourth solo album, “The Vault (Fifty Years of Music)” marks a unique milestone […]

Destination

Crematory

This was an enjoyable listening experience, although 12 songs did wear out their welcome just a bit. Many of the songs were catchy, and I love the use of electronica with the dual vocal style. You have to take into consideration the sheer amount of albums that the band has released and how long they have been around. I’m sure this new album will please current fans and probably win them over some new ones also.

Sacrifice

Alchemist

Alchemist are an Italian Thrash Metal band from Turin Piedmont. The band formed in 2019.2022 […]

Reverie

Lera

Albums like this always fascinate me, because it is one that takes the path off the main road into the cover of the forest. Even after two listens, I wasn’t able to fully unravel its mysteries. The beauty of Post Metal and Post Rock is that you never know what you are going to get. This album spends a good deal of time resting in the shadows, and I would have liked to have heard some sharper contrasts, but take a dive and see what it does to you.

All We Have is Never

Holy Scum

That closing line of “we can spend a lifetime 24/7 together having shared experiences but living separate realities” really sums up the album well. This is very niche in its approach, and it probably won’t win over many new fans. I can see them having a strong cult following however, but the album, at its basic level, will probably be too strange for most folks. I at least appreciated the avant-garde approach.

Confessing Darkness

Imha Tarikat

The album was good. It swam in the swamps of despair, and rose to the peaks of mountains fueled by its anger. The musicianship was strong, but it could have used a little more diversity, especially among 11 songs. Too many of them had a similar sound.

Beyond

Moonlight Haze

“Beyond” is a smart mixture of modern, symphonic, and Power Metal elements with a focus on a delivery of easy-to-listen, anthemic songs embedded in a catchy melodic framework

Seventh Sadistic Serenade

Fatal Embrace

“Seventh Sadistic Serenade” is a traditional Thrash Metal delivery with all elements that we all love so much: fast and aggressive tracks, flesh-ripping guitar riffs, crushing basslines, and excellent lead guitar solos

Age of the Void

Under Ruins

This is not an album that can be appreciated in one run, not because it’s overly complex, but because the songs are teeming with ideas and they’re all so wonderfully executed that it takes a couple of listens to fully appreciate everything that is at play.

Himmelkraft

The choice to depart from the typical Sonata Arctica style demonstrates Tony Kakko's desire to explore new musical horizons, resulting in a work that is both bold and personal. With "Himmelkraft," Tony Kakko succeeds in delivering a rich and diverse conceptual album that will appeal to both longtime fans and new listeners.

Go!

Roulette

Sweden's favourite Melodic Rock band Roulette are back with a full length album “Go”.Formed in […]

Night Stalker

Teaser Sweet

Teaser Sweet were formed in 2013 when Marcus Damberg asked his sister Therese and former […]

Songs of the Shaman

Nytt Land

Always spellbinding with their raw and earthy spirit, Natalya and Anatoly again deliver an entrancing performance with “Songs of the Shaman.”

I Like It

Fuzzriders

Track-by-track “I Like It” is consistently good. In fact, I quite like it.

Impermanence

Thraeds

This was a good album, as well as an introspective listening experience. The skies stayed in various shades of grey throughout, never giving in fully to the darkness, but also not offering many peaks of light. In many ways, it’s one person’s take on this thing called life.

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Breaker

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Ritual Supremacy

Sacred Steel

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Listless

I Am The Hammer

Gabrielle Da Val

Before Our Eyes

Alliance

Hex

Black Map

Stand and Deliver

Giant

Before the Dawn

Sith'ari

The Offering

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The Program

Brkn Love

Homem de Barro

Hate Embrace

Landkrieg

Scalpture

Diabolical Bloodlust

Flagg

Techtalitarian

Eschaton

Black Sword Thunder Attack

Black Sword Thunder Attack

Animal Ritual

Ancestor Of Kaos

Totalitarian Black Metal

Ad Hominem

The Vault (50 Years Of Music)

Don Felder

Destination

Crematory

Sacrifice

Alchemist

Reverie

Lera

All We Have is Never

Holy Scum

Confessing Darkness

Imha Tarikat

Beyond

Moonlight Haze

Seventh Sadistic Serenade

Fatal Embrace

Age of the Void

Under Ruins

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Go!

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Songs of the Shaman

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I Like It

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