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Too Bad To Be Good
Alicate
Alicate was formed in the late 80s by lead vocalist/guitarist Jonas Erixon and bass player […]
Nälkäiset aaveet
Fallath
The music is rooted in the traditions of the Black Metal genre for the most part, but instead of tortured screams that often come, we have shouts instead. They are both effective at pushing the aggression deeper, but the later presents at least some diversity in sound. They also experiment with some other sounds that aren’t traditional to Black Metal, and I say bravo to their spirit for this.
Sapien
Ram-Zet
I know that a band wants to start with the one song that is a cut above the rest, that could easily be seen as the best song they have. Well, that is definitely the case with “Zerocane”. This is simply the best track that RAM-ZET has ever produced.
From The Fade
Joel Hoekstra's 13
On “From The Fade” all comes together in a very good way. Whether the music is fast and furious, or slow and emotional, it all sounds exactly right. All the right notes are being hit, all the right noises are being offered, and the pristine production makes it all gel in just the right way.
A Dark Poem, Part II - Sanguis
Green Carnation
After “Leaves Of Yesteryear” in 2020 and their 2025 album “A Dark Poem, Part I – The Shores Of Melancholia” it is now time for them to give us “A Dark Poem, Part II - Sanguis”. This band from Kristiansand in Norway isn’t just a simple Progressive Rock/Metal band, nope, they don’t have a problem mixing those influences with a lot of Gothic under- and overtones.
Through the Hourglass
Witch Ripper
This was an excellent album that showcases a band that delivers Heavy Metal with confidence. The riff were chunky, and each style of the vocals hits equally. There are some strong melodies as well. My only piece of constructive criticism would be for the band to vary the pacing a little more on the album.
3+2
Repetita Iuvant
Albums that force the listener outside of their box are always thought provoking for me, and this album definitely fits that category. Ambient in nature, you can feel the album pulse and release through each song. Fans who want instant gratification may not like this, but for me it’s like Novocain…give it time and it will work.
Power (single)
Geoff Tate
Hop in the DeLorean Marty and set the Flux capacitor to May 3, 1988, we’re headed back to pick up where musical history was forged, circling once more around to Nikki, Sister Mary and Dr. X. as the OPERATION MINDCRIME chronicle continues, but this time, with a dark unexpected twist.
Pandemonium of Egregores
Mutiilation
Overall, this wasn’t a bad album per se, it just stunk too much of the Black Metal bands of the past. The genre had made great strides over the years, but this band failed to take advantage of the loose boundary structures of today.
Foretold in Ashes
Chaos Revealed
Overall, this was a solid album in the genre, and although it seems the duo is just getting their feet wet, they already have a strong foundation that they can build on for a future LP. All of the characteristics of MeloDeath are there, and it’s a catchy and powerful album.
No Ritmo da Terra
Antropoceno
Culturally delectable.
The Calling From the Depth
Fayenne
DSBM is not my cup of tea at all, and rightfully so, because anyone who uses the phrase "cup of tea" isn't meant for depressive suicidal black metal.
To Wither Beneath Thy Radiance
Hagetisse
Although the album self-proclaimed to be a return to 90’s inspired Black Metal, and those elements are alive here, it’s not just an ode to the FWOBM. In addition to the deep aggression and bleakness of the album, the synths provide just enough smoothing to blur some of the jagged lines. Once you start it up however, it can’t be shut down, and you better just hang on for the ride of your life.
Liitto Hengen ja Veren
Dark Divination
This is FWOBM inspired music, which means it’s raw, primal, and aggressive. I always look at albums through a forward thinking lens however, and this album is just stuck in the past glory days.
Song Of Darkness
Leaves’ Eyes
Song Of Darkness” offers the classical LEAVES’ EYES trademark sound, a mixture of symphonic Metal and Folk Metal elements including historically themed tracks
Infernal Symphony
Shatterheart
SHATTERHEART deliver a good and promising debut album. “Infernal Symphony” offers a very good balance between the Metal sound and the symphonic elements. The orchestral arrangements are very well thought through and fit perfectly to the tracks
In Light, No Shape
Cognizance
For me, the album was like taking a short cut to get somewhere faster but the shortcut is riddled with a dense underbrush that with each step, it gets harder and harder to move. The density is probably its best quality, but so are their technical skills. It was complex, but also accessible, something that not many bands in this style can pull off with the seeming ease that they do.
Italian Dark Sound
Midryasi’s Kult
“Italian Dark Sound” holds together fairly well, and while it wasn’t terribly diverse it does have a few unexpected twists.
Infernau
Azken Auzi
If you’re already invested in doom, you won’t lose anything with this one and, in fact, may have plenty to gain.
Ex Imperium
Nine Orders
Perhaps my biggest concern about the album isn’t the songwriting, or the musicianship, it’s rather the succession of one melancholy song after another. It keeps the album from really being able to take flight. Progressive music is typically always full of surprises, but this just coasted under the radar for me.
Liminal Shrines
Gutvoid
Overall, this was an excellent album. At its central core, it’s Death Metal, but there are some tasty riffs and pyrotechnics that suggest this is thinking man’s Death Metal. There are also some moments of ambiance and outright melody at times. Come take a walk with “Liminal Shrines” and see where it might lead you.
Too Fast To Die
Archspire
This doesn’t border on or has any association with Grindcore or any subsidiary of that genre. ARCHSPIRE plays pure Technical Death Metal that just goes a lot faster than you are used to. The title is quite apt, because what I am hearing on “Too Fast To Die” has the right combination between being as Heavy and intense as possible, whilst simultaneously maintain a bit of Melodic undertones to make the whole experience just that bit easier to digest.
Coronach
Hellripper
To me “Coronach” is an album that is exactly right for HELLRIPPER. The band needs to be able to vary more in their intensity and expand their musical horizon, in order to prevent the band being one of those who keeps repeating themselves.
Eternal Mistake
Karmamoi
This was an excellent album. It’s progressive in the sense of some odd chord progressions and a strong sense of timing from the band, but those qualities don’t take over the album. Instead, the band chooses to focus on a strong vocal performance, including building great harmonies.
Years Of The Snake
The Gems
The Gems are a Swedish Hard Rock trio formed in 2023, which features former members […]
Amnésiste
Korbo
Even for Progressive music, this was a strange album. The best part was their musicianship and willingness to explore. However, the album lacked a cohesive direction for much of it, and the pitchy vocals were a bit hard on the ears.
Violent Iconoclasm
Hellslaughter
Violent Iconoclasm, the 2025 album by blackened thrash metal band from Seattle Hellslaught, certainly lives up to […]
The Killing Streets
No Worth of Man
Right out of the gate the newest album by thrash groove metal outfit No Worth of […]
Cloudfield
Francisco Javier Perez
Keep in mind that instrumental progressive metal isn't the heaviest shit ever (I'm typing this as I'm listening to a twinkly and calm guitar/drum segment), so all you "true" metalheads can piss off.
The Pinnacle of Violence
Rejuvenation
"Scream if you love Bulgaria"
Sworn To Avenge
Shadow Killer
Shadow Killer are a Progressive Metal band from Diamond Springs,California formed in 2010.Their debut album […]
Advent of Chaos
Amongruins
The sound on “Advent of Chaos” is actually quite heavy. The production is not only as solid as granite; it has everything you wish for if you want the music to come out of your speakers in an impeccable way what you decide to turn the volume up time and time again. Well, I can tell you that AMONGRUINS have succeeded with flying colours in that respect.
Defying Gravity
Dyecrest
DYECREST is categorised as Contemporary Heavy Metal. Well, if you add the monikers Epic, Power Metal and even a bit of Symphonic to all of that, then you are in the right ballpark. And what I shouldn’t forget to mention is that this is Female Fronted Metal.
Cma
Heiden
This is out of the box Black Metal for sure, taking full advantage of the expanded boundaries as of lately. Many of the traditional or even expected elements are there for the fans, but there are also some eerie qualities, some odd chord progressions, and a lot of tension. Indeed, creating that unnerving feeling that a sharp axe is held just behind the nape of your neck is one of the best things that they do.
Bleed For It
Thunderor
Musically there is no other way to describe THUNDEROR than as a band that has their ducks In a row. Even though they change direction ever so often, they do make themselves sound very coherent.
Flora
Andes COL
I sincerely apologize in advance when I butcher these friggin' Spanish song titles
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