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777 Asasara

A promising new name on US Thrash Metal School.

Timekeeper

Embrium

This album is not merely an exercise in contrasts, but a testament to their coexistence. It is the sound of light struggling against darkness, of sorrow dissolving into fury, of something fragile refusing to break. This is Black Metal at its most sublime—both a dream and a nightmare, both ruin and rapture.

Nocturnal Racer

Stainless

Stainless were formed in Portland Oregon , with all past and present members of the […]

Try Not To Dwell On It

Oceanica

Loss isn’t about “"getting over it,” but learning to exist in its wake. It is about understanding that grief is love, and that healing does not mean forgetting. It means finding a way to let loss become a part of life, not as a weight that drags you down, but rather a shadow that walks beside you.

Timescarred

Vintras

This was an excellent album, and its biggest strength was the level of intensity coupled with the strong senses of anger and desolation all mixed together. This is not for the faint at heart.

Archaic Dance of the Winds

U Kronakh

This was an excellent album. It has enough aggressiveness for those who like that pinch, enough tones of Doom for those who like that downtrodden feeling, and enough melody for those who don’t like their Death Metal served bland.

At War With Their Divinity

Wythersake

Overall, this was a winner. It was adventurous for those of us who like some variety in their Black Metal, and traditional enough for those who don’t. They were also fantastic musicians, and the album had a lot of balance among the many elements they put into their music.

Langue Hybride

thisquietarmy

This album is a testament to the power of musical versatility, where genre lines blur, yet nothing ever feels out of place. It is an ambitious work that takes the listener on a journey through a staggering range of influences while maintaining a singular identity. In lesser hands, such an approach might result in chaos, but here, it’s a carefully orchestrated symphony of sound. Executed with vision and precision, it results in something truly personal and will challenge your sense of musical convention.

The Inner Alchemist

Lady Beast

NWOAHM.

Pantheon

Edyakaran

When it comes to largely instrumental music, bands have to work harder to impart things like emotions and crescendos in their music, because vocals make it a lot easier, and many people connect with lyrics. This album needs no vocals, because the band is able to draw out every little nook and cranny of what music can offer to someone. The music is transformative.

Paragon I

Paragon

PARAGON are finally seeing the light of being released. And not only with their first EP “Paragon I” from 1990, but also with their second EP with the very original title “Paragon II” from 1992. Let me just state that if you are an enthusiast for Melodic Rock and Metal you need to listen to these records. Not maybe, but mandatory. This simply is too good to miss.

Paragon II

Paragon

Let me just state that if you are an enthusiast for Melodic Rock and Metal you need to listen to these records. Not maybe, but mandatory. This simply is too good to miss.

Reside Infernus

Insult

As for the enthusiasm of INSULT. That is one thing no one can challenge. These guys are rocking as if their lives depend on it. and by the sound of it, that is also the way they have decided how to write, play and record their songs.

Primal Pulse Thunder

Purified in Blood

With the band being active since 2003 means that PURIFIED IN BLOOD has over 21 years of experience in making their brand of Melodic Death Metal mixed with Metalcore parts where needed. It makes for quite the explosive combination that does work.

The Great Filters

Fractal Universe

This album has something to offer to all Metal fans. Saxophone is an instrument that can be cliché in some Metal bands today, but on this album, it works so well. The combination of hard-hitting riffs, darkness, insane drumming, and melody, makes this band stand out from the crowd.

Crimson Moon Evocations

Sepulchral Curse

Sepulchral Curse plays blackened death metal. A Finnish band, that stand out a bit, not […]

Hymns In Dissonance

Whitechapel

WHITECHAPEL deliver Deathcore at superb quality. “Hymns In Dissonance” contains all the best elements of modern Deathcore: devastating riffs, hammering blast-beats, bone-chilling atmosphere, and huge breakdowns

Violence Prevails

Chemicide

Violence Prevails” is a very good Thrash Metal album and in particular old school fans will love what they hear

DAZR

When this band DAZR came to my attention a few weeks back via YouTube, I was immediately blown away by the straight forward, balls to the wall sound of pure and un-restrained heavy metal and I knew the world needed to know about them too.

The Eternal Flame of Death

Nightwalker

Nightwalker is a one-man project from Germany, has been active since 2016. The Eternal Flame […]

Crossing the Illusion

Herta

This was a fantastic album from start to finish. It had enough weight for hardened Metalheads, but also plenty of groove for those with expanded tastes. The Progressive elements and melody were also there, but they did not detract from its inherent aggressiveness. Instead, they complimented it beautifully.

Beyond The Four Gates

Behexen

"Beyond the Four Gates" offers a walk through the history of one of Finland’s most revered Black Metal bands, demonstrating their unholy trajectory from unknown to damned.

Loathing and the Noose

Faithxtractor

Brand-new band for me, never heard of them before. Faithxtractor should be death metal, they […]

Trust

Voidchaser

The EP is a masterful blend of swirling Progressive elements, sturdy songwriting, and a combination of dark and light skies. The clean vocals might be the best part…they are so soothing and comforting. I very much look forward to hearing more from the band.

Hades

Living Tales

Living Tales is a Portuguese progressive & symphonic metal band. They have been around since 2007, […]

Let The Light In

SOM

It’s the pacing of the album that is one of the keys to the band’s sound, and obviously, the combination of hardened elements with dreamy vocals. It has been done before, but not so profoundly. They do it in a way that makes you want it, need it, and even crave it. It’s like the cold stinging of heavy rain that is refreshing by the time the storm passes through, and it leaves you clean in its wake.

Singles From The Tomb

Blazing Tomb

Blazing Tomb are from U.S.A., but their music is like a mix of Bolt Thrower […]

Behind The Realms Of The Dark

Merciless

There are many stories about Merciless, a very early Swedish death thrash metal band, the […]

Chapter IV

Twins Crew

Twins Crew were founded by the Janglov brothers from Stockholm Sweden in 2007,after the brothers […]

Higher Ground

Bonfire

Bonfire who have been together nearly 40 years in one shape or form are still […]

Vespro

Mysteria Noctis

Progressive Music can be, well, strange, and as a fan, you have to learn to take the good with the odd. This music falls under the latter category for me. Much of it is just too somber for me, and its accessibility is questionable as well. The band are fine musicians, I just have trouble coming up with an audience for this. But, I recommend you try the album for yourself.

Children of Eve

Nightfall

The Athenian Lords of Black/Death Metal are back with a new classic 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Powerstrike

Sinner Rage

This Spanish NWOTHM quintet is really impressive!

Fury Among Ruins

Scrüda

Wow, what great mix between Old School Black/Thrash Metal with Hardcore influences!

Foul Transfixation

Repugnator

A good first coming from these Portuguese butchers.

Megalit al putrefacției

Putred

A good Death Metal release of a band that can do better than is shown.

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Asasara

Timekeeper

Embrium

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Stainless

Try Not To Dwell On It

Oceanica

Timescarred

Vintras

Archaic Dance of the Winds

U Kronakh

At War With Their Divinity

Wythersake

Langue Hybride

thisquietarmy

The Inner Alchemist

Lady Beast

Pantheon

Edyakaran

Paragon I

Paragon

Paragon II

Paragon

Reside Infernus

Insult

Primal Pulse Thunder

Purified in Blood

The Great Filters

Fractal Universe

Crimson Moon Evocations

Sepulchral Curse

Hymns In Dissonance

Whitechapel

Violence Prevails

Chemicide

DAZR

DAZR

The Eternal Flame of Death

Nightwalker

Crossing the Illusion

Herta

Beyond The Four Gates

Behexen

Loathing and the Noose

Faithxtractor

Trust

Voidchaser

Hades

Living Tales

Let The Light In

SOM

Singles From The Tomb

Blazing Tomb

Behind The Realms Of The Dark

Merciless

Chapter IV

Twins Crew

Higher Ground

Bonfire

Vespro

Mysteria Noctis

Children of Eve

Nightfall

Powerstrike

Sinner Rage

Fury Among Ruins

Scrüda

Foul Transfixation

Repugnator

Megalit al putrefacției

Putred

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