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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.

Realm of Ruin

Anchorite

This wasn’t a bad album at all, it just lacked creativity and originality. For as good of musicians as the band is, it just didn’t separate itself from so many other albums out there with a similar sound. Doom Metal can be very exciting, but this album just didn’t excite me much.

Annihilation Day

Torso

This was an excellent album. The band combined several different styles of metal together, stirred them hard until evaporated, and rode them forward on a bloody wave, with body parts in toe.

Mykka Pimeys

Ilon Lapset

For me, he Doom and Sludge qualities came through very strong on the album, and the vocals were pure torture. They find the ingredients they want, start up a tractor beam, and slowly machine feed you the sound until you have swallowed it all.

Fields of Yore

Deciduous Forest

Fields of Yore is the debut album from Deciduous Forest, a one-man project based in […]

2 Bloody Dice

Bloody Dice hail from Copenhagen Denmark. They are a Hard Rock and Metal band that […]

Walking in His Works

Beannachd Leibh

This album is a study in contrasts…a deliberate, masterful exploration of extremes that weaponizes the ferocity of black metal and tempers it with a surprising, almost defiant sense of melody. It’s a manual for how opposing forces can coexist, clash, and ultimately elevate one another. In a genre often praised for its singularity of vision, this record dares to explore the duality within. It’s a triumph of arrangement, mood, and purpose—a rare black metal release that demands as much reflection as it does surrender.

Souls

Scardust

It’s apparent to me that the band is centered around their vocalist, as many bands are. She has a special voice though…one that doesn’t come around very often, and the band is excellent at supporting that voice.

Malvada

Malvada from Brazil formed in March 2020 during the pandemic quickly gaining attention from the […]

Grizzly

Slaughter To Prevail

This intelligent slab of brutality was presented with sleek production, which I am always a fan of, because it helps the listener with all of the nuances. Being unfamiliar with the band prior to this review, I can see why they have so many fans and how well the music would translate to live performances.

The Autumnal Decline and Hermetic Maturation

Embers of Ouroboros

Overall, the album was decent, but nothing special. The production was pretty bad in terms of the level of muting that was done, and it didn’t really present anything new to the growing genre of Black Metal.

Agreement

Fermentor

Overall, this was a solid listening experience. Some of the songs however were too short to really get much of a handle on, but the longer ones carried on just enough to make an impression. It just sounds to me like some jamming fun between two buddies.

Necromante

Mortalha Negra

A very good mix between Old School Black/Thrash Metal, Thrash Metal and others on this Ep of this Brazilian maniacs.

Maze Runner

Master Spy

This Canadian Heavy/Power Metal act presents a good work, but needs some improvements in the future.

Broken Branches and Torn Roots

Loathfinder

If you need references of what means Doom Black Metal or Blackened Doom Metal or any other label you can think of on this genre, this very good release is enough.

The Ancient Gaping Mouth

Hexella

Black Metal + D-beat elements = Black 'n' Roll, and this quartet balances this equation in a great way.

Beyond What Eyes Can See

Haxprocess

A very good Technical Death/Thrash Metal release of a promising band.

Ultimo Mondo Cane

Golem Of Gore

Honoring the legacy of Lucio Fulci and Mario Bava, these Italian slashers unleashed their Goregrind fury on avery good release.

Medley Of A Life

Mihrax

Overall, it was bit challenging to find the overall vision in the album. At times, I thought I had it, and then it shifted once again. The album has potential, and I would love to hear more from the band.

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Nada

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Unholy Trinity

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To Speak In Tongues

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Realm of Ruin

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Annihilation Day

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Fields of Yore

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