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The Crescent King

Livlos

This was an easy album to relate to, as long as you are in the mood to break things, as well as an album where each member contributes evenly to. They have excellent musicianship, and their strength is probably in the synergy they have developed as a band, But, an area for improvement for me is to work on diversifying their sound a little more so that they stand out more in comparison with their peers.

By the Grace of Death

Canis Dirus

This was an unusual Black Metal album in that the band steered clear of convention and just made the album that they wanted to make. It is personal, and nuanced, even Progressive at times. It piqued my interest, and made me want to hear more from the band for sure.

The Beginning Of Sorrows

Decayed Existence

With over 30 years of experience Decayed Existence is bringing you the stench of death that is infused with the elements of groove undertones.

Thee Old Night

Although the sound was minimalistic, it was a fairly enjoyable listen, and I found it as close to described as possible. One thing that was notable, was the vibrato at the end of the singer’s notes, it was uncommon, but it worked well with the music and the subject matter.

Lakonic

Thyrathen

Unfortunately, despite some differences from many of their Black Metal peers who just slam down the gas for the entire album, much of the album was forgettable to me, and just a bit on the campy side. It wasn’t a bad album per se, it just failed to excite me.

Entrenched in Hell

Deadform

There are some odd elements on the album, and that is sometimes what you can when you cross different genres like the aforementioned four from the biography. It’s out of the box thinking, which I always appreciate, and it’s probably something that all Metalheads should hear at least once, to see what direction some bands takes genre mashups.

Broken And The Damned

Playhouse

One song promise.

Moosehenge

Das Moose

Das Moöse, the self proclaimed “Greatest Heavy Metal Band In Park Slope.” has mixed sound […]

Valley Of The Gods

Nitro Gods

Nitro Gods are a power trio from Hanover Germany formed in 2010 by Henny Wolter […]

Instinctual Disease

Entomophthora

I found this album exactly as advertised…a thick wall of Death Metal with modern elements. The duo are quite talented, and are able to shift through riff and meter changes without missing a beat. Any fan of Extreme Metal will find this to their liking, because it is uncompromising and relentless in its assault.

Abysmal Ascent

Amputate

With a raw putrid stench of death thats corrosive and festering from Switzerland .

Bleeding Star

Kingdom Of Giants

The good Metal that I don't like.

Pole

Veuve

“Pole” is one of those albums that somehow presents itself differently every time you listen to it. And if it strikes you like it did me, then you’ll be listening to it a lot.

Kadath

The Great Old Ones

Metalheads and metal artists tend to enjoy exploring obscure corners of the universe. THE GREAT OLD ONES and “Kadath” are perfect examples. Great stuff for metalheads who like their fiction the same way they like their metal—dark, heavy, and highly disturbing.

Astral Iron

High Warden

As for rating “Astral Iron”, that is not too difficult. This is rather good put together, and there is not one time that you get bored whilst listening to what HIGH WARDEN is shoving our way. And as for making their music the centre of attention, I have to admit that with “Astral Iron” they have made the right choice. It is quite a pleasure to listen to the album.

No Place For The Damned

Tantrum

TANTRUM plays Heavy metal with Melodic and Speed Metal influences thrown in for good measure. It does give them a certain kind of sound.

Animal Instinct (Reissue)

Tygers Of Pan Tang

Since “Animal Instinct” was released, TYGERS OF PAN TANG have avoided giving us sub standard music. Every album since then has hit the mark in quality and intensity.

Sorrows

Warm Gadget

As for the music, it is exactly I would expect from an Industrial band that has their feet firmly in the nineties like WARM GADGET. No new found experimantation, no Extreme Metal sidelines, Simple and effective, with hard beating drums, good heavy bass playing, piercing guitar riffs and a very disturbing voice.

Diablesse Of Revolution

Whisky Of Blood

WHISKY OF BLOOD writes and plays simple and straight forward music without any difficult or elaborate parts. This is like an arrow. And I have to say that “Diablesse Of Revolution” is full of very pleasant songs that will make your life just that much easier than it was.

Through Storms Ahead

As I Lay Dying

The USA Metalcore masters are back with this outstanding full-lenght! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

Ascension

Valkyrie’s Fire

“Ascension” is a promising mixture of symphonic Metal and Power Metal, all embedded into an interesting melodic framework

Anatomy Of Darkness

Haliphron

“Anatomy Of Darkness” is a well-composed symphonic Death Metal album with Black Metal twists. The album is a crushing and aggressive delivery, led by punishing guitar riffing, relentless double-bass drumming, and versatile growls

The Sons of Perdition - Chapter IV: To Shadow Zion

Panzerfaust

PANZERFAUST’s “The Suns of Perdition - Chapter IV: To Shadow Zion,” returns the band to the top of their game and a sterling example of what music is capable of doing when a band can fully realize their vision and present that vision effectively to its listeners.

Die Berge

PAYSAGE D'HIVER

All in all, PAYSAGE D’ HIVER’s “Die Berge,” is a fantastic atmospheric black metal band that doesn’t sacrifice any hallmarks of the genre in return for such a long, winding, adventure. Despite its length, this is an engaging album that will provide hours of enjoyment as long as you are patient with it to show you what its made of.

There’s No There, There

Bodybuilder

All of the elements mentioned in the press release are true about what you will find on the album. It is indeed a harrowing journey to doors or terror and pain that you shut away years ago in your mind. Now, they are reopened once again.

Sins of the Father

Abramelin

“Sins of the Father,” is an album that is balanced across the pantheon of extreme metal and offers a straight up 100% death metal

Shadowreaper

Night In Gales

“Shadowreaper” is a testament to the strength of the modern day melodic death metal scene. These guys are as good as any of the other old school MDM bands and they still stand tall above anyone in the modern scene.

Faust - Act I "Prelude to Darkness"

Stranger Vision

This was an excellent album. The band’s musicianship is as good as anyone else out there, and they put together a melodic and memorable album that really just hints at the talent that these guys have. I can’t wait to hear where they go from here.

The Grand Inferno

Tungsten

One of the finer points of the album is indeed the band’s ability to shift gears through a few different genres of Metal. They are all accomplished musicians, as well as an outstanding vocalist. The album has staying power as well. The songs are polished clean, and memorable.

Origins

The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara

My biggest problem with the album is the label. I know, I know, I tend to be a bit of a gatekeeper. But when you call yourselves Progressive Metal yet you are pretty far from that definition, I take issue. The album wasn’t bad per se, but it fails to really get under your skin and light a fire. That fire could even be subtle emotion. I hate to be overly critical, but I am still scratching my head.

La Società degli Eterni

Tony Tears

Part Doom, part Rock, and even part Psychedelic, this was a strange album with a strange sound. I wasn’t able to connect with most of the songs at all, because of the way the vocals were delivered mostly. The music was odd as well. File this under strange.

The Mercenary Notes, Pt 2

Derision Cult

Remember the first time you heard ROB ZOMBIE? I do, and I found his sound to be simple, but totally innovative. That was 25+ years ago, and I have that same sense of creativity from DERISION CULT. One thing that struck me from the start of the album is that some of the music is tongue-in-cheek, while other parts are stone sober. It’s like a new wave of refreshing music that will make you think all over again.

Trigger the Short-Fused

Walfang

This was a difficult album to fully digest, and I typically go for music that is off the beaten path, and this is for sure. I have to admire their creativity, as well as their ability to push through boundaries of what the average listener has come to expect from music. In that sense, they are visionaries. But the bottom line for me is that it was very hard to make any connections on the album, and this was one mashup that I was not able to enjoy much.

The Life & Times

Kings Never Die

Kings Never Die is a Hardcore & Punk band made up of members Dan Nastasi […]

Paranoia Pilgrimage

Kant

“Paranoia Pilgrimage” is the second album by heavy psychedelic rock band Kant from Aschaffenburg, Germany. […]

In the Jaws of Bereavement

Maul

This Death Metal band shows clearly what means to evolve without leaving aside its personality. Hear to it! NOW!

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The Crescent King

Livlos

By the Grace of Death

Canis Dirus

The Beginning Of Sorrows

Decayed Existence

Thee Old Night

Thee Old Night

Lakonic

Thyrathen

Entrenched in Hell

Deadform

Broken And The Damned

Playhouse

Moosehenge

Das Moose

Valley Of The Gods

Nitro Gods

Instinctual Disease

Entomophthora

Abysmal Ascent

Amputate

Bleeding Star

Kingdom Of Giants

Pole

Veuve

Kadath

The Great Old Ones

Astral Iron

High Warden

No Place For The Damned

Tantrum

Animal Instinct (Reissue)

Tygers Of Pan Tang

Sorrows

Warm Gadget

Diablesse Of Revolution

Whisky Of Blood

Through Storms Ahead

As I Lay Dying

Ascension

Valkyrie’s Fire

Anatomy Of Darkness

Haliphron

The Sons of Perdition - Chapter IV: To Shadow Zion

Panzerfaust

Die Berge

PAYSAGE D'HIVER

There’s No There, There

Bodybuilder

Sins of the Father

Abramelin

Shadowreaper

Night In Gales

Faust - Act I "Prelude to Darkness"

Stranger Vision

The Grand Inferno

Tungsten

Origins

The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara

La Società degli Eterni

Tony Tears

The Mercenary Notes, Pt 2

Derision Cult

Trigger the Short-Fused

Walfang

The Life & Times

Kings Never Die

Paranoia Pilgrimage

Kant

In the Jaws of Bereavement

Maul

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