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Lysistrata

Eldingar

All in all, ELDINGAR’s “Lysistrata,” is a step up from their debut, even if the band still struggles with some filler and balance issues. If they can get out of their own way and find more focus within their sound, their next album will probably be something truly special.

Withered Hearts Standing

Tethra

There was a contrast between the clean and harsh vocals, as well as a nice balance between the emotions of anger and despair. I loved the female vocals especially, and would have liked to have heard more of them. The album brought up conflicting feelings for me, and that is always the mark of an interesting listening experience.

Frostbitten Galaxy

Mammoth Caravan

Stoner Doom and its cousin Sludge have been staples in the metal world for decades […]

A Warrior’s Way

Evilon

“A Warrior’s Way” is an exciting mixture of melodic Death Metal and Folk Metal, enriched with symphonic elements

Dreams On Algorithms

Escuela Grinds

“Dreams On Algorithms” is an experimental mixture of various Metal and Core elements, fusing together into a unique sonic experience

A Theft

Still

It’s an album that doesn’t just convey hopelessness but forces you to confront it, to sit with it, and to understand its unyielding power. Hopelessness isn’t merely a word; it’s an experience, a place the artist invites you to visit and perhaps, a reminder that sometimes it’s the darkness that makes us fully see.

Succumb

One With The Riverbed

It’s the kind of album that lifts you up just enough to breath but then stifles you with thick, black smoke. You only get a fleeting sense of relief. This repeated pattern is one that you don’t even notice, because hope is such a strong feeling. Come and explore the many different layers of sound on the album and decide for yourself how it makes you feel.

MeglomanIIum

Eclipse

Eclipse need no introduction arguably one of Sweden's best rock bands and have to be […]

Echoes

Nationwide

In 2023 long time friends and songwriters Carl Berglund and Peter Ledin decided to put […]

Tsukuyomi: The Origin

Distant

Dense isn’t just a description here; it’s the very essence of the experience.

House Of Commando

Bird's View

BIRD’S VIEW, a young German band, with members in their early twenties, brings back the […]

Espíritos Rupestres

Miasthenia

And the Brazilian Black Metal masters created another Black Metal masterpiece! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Days of Oblivion

Epic Down

Call it a personal preference, but I believe the cold harshness of the music needs vocals that match, or at least, compliment the sound. Normally, contrasts are some of the things I look for in an album. But not in Doom. The music has fangs, the vocals are just too palpable, and the songs sound too similar to one another.

Thy Prime Dread

Dreadmask

I’m afraid this album just fell flat. It didn’t push any boundaries, nor use any of the other tools in the genre like clean vocals or keyboards. It was just guitar driven MeloDeath with some guitar harmonies here and there. I would encourage them to take more chances next time, because it can make their sounds more memorable.

Writhing Between Birth and Death

Bile Caster

BILE CASTER is a trio writing music within the Sludge/Doom Metal genre. Formed in the […]

III

Black Oak County

This album doesn’t attempt to recreate the wheel, but what it does is present a genuine and honest energy from a group of rockers who take no prisoners. I can also hear how well the music would translate to a live audience. 12 songs was just a little too much in terms of overstaying its welcome, but it was a good listen.

Time is Running

Witchunters

This release displays a way of mixing traditional Heavy Metal melodies with Thrash Metal aggressiveness.

Seat of the Fire

Vulgaris

This band is playing a form of "All-in-One" Metal, and it works ina great way! Hear to it! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

We Are Satan’s People

Transport League

Wow, this release is really amazing, and fans of Hard Rock, Sludge Metal, Groove Metal will love it!

Little Wars

Thunderbird Divine

For addicted on Stoner Rock/Metal tendencies, this album will have a deep appeal.

Shadow Knell

If you're into Ambient Music/Atmospheric Music tendencies, this album is for you.

The Fall of House Abbarath

Dragoncorpse

Rather than creating a chaotic mess, the album finds an odd but undeniable synergy between these opposing genres. It’s a sonic balancing act that draws on the strengths of each style, blending the epic storytelling and technical prowess of Power Metal with the primal force and unpredictability of Deathcore. This album challenges genre boundaries in a way that feels fresh, inventive, and wholly original.

Prey To Your Deception

137

What surprises me most of all when listening to “Prey To Your Deception” is the fact that 137 never had the luxury or pleasure of being signed to any label. To me that is like the very definition of a grave injustice.

Heavy Metal Survivors

Sign of the Jackal

As for the music on “Heavy Metal Survivors”, it is as straight forward as an arrow. Hard driven riffs, flanked by thumping bass sounds and very inspired drumming is what SIGN OF THE JACKAL is shooting at you. it works, and it will have you interested in a heartbeat.

Dark Horizons

Sinner's Blood

As for the musical direction SINNER’S BLOOD has chosen, it is Melodic Metal, with a mix of Heavy and Power Metal mixed in constantly, but also some slightly Industrial and even Gothic snippets here and there. And whilst listening to “Dark Horizons” I can only conclude that they do have their ducks in a row, as what SINNER’S BLOOD is playing is being done with a bucketload of conviction, a heap of enthusiasm, a lot of good sounding harmony vocals and an abundance of musical ability.

When We Were Kings

Stryper

The thing is, when the music starts you will immediately be able to identify it as STRYPER. The way the riffing is done, the sound of the guitars, the structures of the songs and of course the very distinctive voice of Michael Sweet make sure you know who you’re listening to.

Only The Stars Are Left

War Dogs

Spain is a country that is producing more and more bands that fit into the NWOTHM category. That in itself is quite commendable, as long as the bands in question make good music. One of those is WAR DOGS from Alicante, in the South of that country.

The Book of Life

Exodus Rising

16 songs is an ambitious effort indeed, and add a concept into it also, and that becomes twice as ambitious. They are all very strong at their trades, and although some of the songs do get a little repetitive after that long, I admire the band’s confidence. The story, though linear and well crafted, just gets a little hard to listen to after that much time. Call it the short attention span of a reviewer. Overall however, this was an excellent effort, but I would like to hear the band outside of a concept album.

The Skull 3

Legions of Doom

LEGIONS OF DOOM have returned with their 2024 LP, "The Skull 3," a monumental offering from the Chicago, Illinois doom metal scene. This album showcases their mastery of modern doom metal, blending crushing riffs with hauntingly evocative vocals and impeccable production. Each track on this record feels thoughtfully crafted, with layers of emotion and intensity that pull the listener into a dark, atmospheric journey. The harmoniously performed vocals, are a highlight, adding a unique dimension to the slow, heavy soundscape.

Tomatized

Corpsefucking Art

The Italian death metal force CORPSEFUCKING ART returns with their latest offering, "Tomatized," a concept album that takes the listener on a thrilling, visceral ride through an apocalyptic vision of humanity’s downfall—this time at the hands of bio-engineered, monstrous tomatoes. The theme is both absurd and darkly thought-provoking, a dystopian reflection on mad science, unchecked corporate greed, and the fragile ecological web we've manipulated without considering the consequences. With stunning artwork that captures an overwhelming tomato invasion crushing civilization, buildings buried beneath an unstoppable crop, "Tomatized," paints a vivid picture of ecological catastrophe.

Leria

Kaisas

Earthquake from Greece.

Tidal Passages

Drownship

The haunting melodies are layered with sharp, jagged riffs that reflect the internal conflict we so often hide from the world. The vocals serve as the raw, aching voice of someone grappling with their own demons, shifting between quiet reflection and anguished outbursts, mirroring the push and pull of the mind as it contends with doubt and despair. The album doesn’t offer easy answers—it doesn’t seek to soothe or simplify the chaos. Instead, it embraces the complexity of facing yourself, of confronting your deepest fears and weaknesses head-on.

Tragedie D’Amour

Carmeria

“Tragedie D’Amour” is a mixed bag ofmelodic Metal album with symphonic Metal elements and a few Power Metal vibes. The result is an easy-to-listen set of 10 songs

Blood And Angels’ Tears

Vision Divine

VISION DIVINE were formed in 1998 and they are from Massa, Italy. The symphonic Power […]

Death Divine

Hail Darkness

HAIL DARKNESS is an AI-generated project which was first positioned as a real band with a real human lineup. You can read the “band’s” explanation on their Sep 7, 2024 Substack article entitled “WHAT IS REAL? NOTHING IS REAL: The HAIL DARKNESS Experiment – ‘Anno Inferni. Occult Soul of a Machine.'”

Hand of Severance

Coma Hole

COMA HOLE is reminiscent of HEAVY TEMPLE and RUBY THE HATCHET and carries on the great tradition of Northeastern Stoner/Doom bands. “Hand of Severance” is a solid debut full-length.

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Lysistrata

Eldingar

Withered Hearts Standing

Tethra

Frostbitten Galaxy

Mammoth Caravan

A Warrior’s Way

Evilon

Dreams On Algorithms

Escuela Grinds

A Theft

Still

Succumb

One With The Riverbed

MeglomanIIum

Eclipse

Echoes

Nationwide

Tsukuyomi: The Origin

Distant

House Of Commando

Bird's View

Espíritos Rupestres

Miasthenia

Days of Oblivion

Epic Down

Thy Prime Dread

Dreadmask

Writhing Between Birth and Death

Bile Caster

III

Black Oak County

Time is Running

Witchunters

Seat of the Fire

Vulgaris

We Are Satan’s People

Transport League

Little Wars

Thunderbird Divine

Shadow Knell

Shadow Knell

The Fall of House Abbarath

Dragoncorpse

Prey To Your Deception

137

Heavy Metal Survivors

Sign of the Jackal

Dark Horizons

Sinner's Blood

When We Were Kings

Stryper

Only The Stars Are Left

War Dogs

The Book of Life

Exodus Rising

The Skull 3

Legions of Doom

Tomatized

Corpsefucking Art

Leria

Kaisas

Tidal Passages

Drownship

Tragedie D’Amour

Carmeria

Blood And Angels’ Tears

Vision Divine

Death Divine

Hail Darkness

Hand of Severance

Coma Hole

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