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When Skies are Grey

Manos Six and the Muddy Devil

Did not see this coming , and I like that .Manos Six and the Muddy […]

Devoid of light

Antropomorphia

This four-piece death metal band from Tilberg, Netherlands, emerged in 1990 and has since carved […]

A2Z²

A-Z

The debut album “A-Z” is filled with rather good Melodic Rock, whereas this current album “A2Z²” has the advantage of the addition of many a Progressive Rock/Metal infusion.

The Time Has Come

Bark

The way the music is played and the accompanying way it exits my speakers is very much acceptable and enjoyable. I like what I hear.

Demo Anthology (1985-1986)

Sacred Oath

I like SACRED OATH, as they have musical similarities to bands like MERCYFUL FATE, but also some Progressive bands like very early FATES WARNING. There are a lot more influences you will hear, but they will expose themselves to you when you take a listen.

The Lost Archangel

Warlord

WARLORD is a band that has given a lot of musical pleasure to a lot of Old School Epic Heavy Metal throughout the years. Formed in 1980 in Los Angeles they became responsible for some absolute classics throughout the years. Especially “And The Canons Of Destruction Have Begun…...” (1984) is one of those albums that every heavy metal enthusiast should have in his collection.

Symbiosis

Tyrmfar

This impressive five piece blackened death metal band emerged from Switzerland in 2013 and prior […]

Against All Odds

Hate Forest

The band isn’t without talent, but you wouldn’t know it, because the album has eight songs that sound the same. The songs are frightening, but that’s all that the album has going for it. It’s hard to champion an album like thi

Inferno Crematörio

Hellcrash

Hellcrash is a black/speed metal band from Italy. And the album Inferno Crematörio is not […]

Asservis par l’espoir

Solfatare

Hope is an illusion that enslaves us to small-minded ideas and conspires to charm us into our own damnation. Got it. Check. Also, “Asservis par l’espoir” is fucking savage. So, yay despair.

Pandemonium

Enevelde

Well, that was some fucked up evil shit.

Akuzaï

Enterré Vivant

The method of a longer song followed by a shorter one, and the intermixing of spoken word pieces with traditional Black Metal offerings keeps this album surprising, as well as interesting. You never know what might be around the corner. In a genre that is often dominated by traditional FWOBM sounds, this album stands out as bold, and daring.

Awaken a New Age of Chaos

Katagory V

Well, let's see. KATAGORY V play complex, driving Progressive Power Metal with class and finesse, aiming not only to rip your head off with riffs, but also to rip your head off with riffs and class

Metal World

Then Comes the Night

I feel that THEN COMES THE NIGHT is a real celebration of the genre all of it's own. They sound like a plethora of bands from the 80's yet it feels good to hear it. It's not reinventing the wheel obviously but you don't need it at all times. Sometimes you just need a good band to rock out and that's bloody fine

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 […]

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When Skies are Grey

Manos Six and the Muddy Devil

Devoid of light

Antropomorphia

A2Z²

A-Z

The Time Has Come

Bark

Demo Anthology (1985-1986)

Sacred Oath

The Lost Archangel

Warlord

Symbiosis

Tyrmfar

Against All Odds

Hate Forest

Inferno Crematörio

Hellcrash

Asservis par l’espoir

Solfatare

Pandemonium

Enevelde

Akuzaï

Enterré Vivant

Awaken a New Age of Chaos

Katagory V

Metal World

Then Comes the Night

Breaker

Breaker

In Horror, Reborn

Disfuneral

Live At The Roxy

Cirith Ungol

Ascension

Destinity

Divergence

Ghostseeker

Ritual Supremacy

Sacred Steel

Listless

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

Sylvanshine

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

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