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Slice ‘Em All

Catbreath

A brutal Crossover/Hardcore release to destroy ears and necks!

Fantoom van de Deemsterburcht

Magistraal

The wild drums, depraved vocals, and just the right use of melody make the experience raw and as haunted as it is haunting. It’s one of those black metal albums that has moments of surprising beauty even in utter darkness.

The Black River

Nihilo Machina

This was a fantastic album, that combined many of the traditional elements of Black Metal with just enough melody and symphony to keep it interesting, Considering this was all done by one person, this is an amazing testament to his vision.

Killing Karma

Disbelief

“Killing Karma” is a deadly delivery of aggressive hammering, spine-chilling atmosphere, and a grim melodic framework with melancholic elements

Aumicide

Atrae Bilis

“Aumicide“ is a triptych of brutality, atmosphere, and melancholy with a few progressive twists

Cult of the Dead

Miruthan

This was a promising debut EP for the Black Metal band out of Australia. They should be proud, and I am looking forward to what they have to offer next. Keep these guys on your radar for sure.

Bestairy

Protosequence

A disgusting evolution into progressive technical death that has elements of deathcore exploding out of Canada.

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Malignancy

Like a Shotgun blast, this album will shred through your senses with sporatic tempos, raging blast beats with some solid goove undertones that create a torrent of aggression and technical death

Goon

Ivy Gardens

“Goon” by IVY GARDENS. Pretty cool stuff. I like the inventiveness of it. I could use some more despair or a splash of Satan or something to dampen the light, but I appreciate that not all metal has to be sinister and dark. Definitely worth checking out.

Of Crackling Embers and Sorrows Drowned

Brazen Tongue

BRAZEN TONGUE with their debut “Of Crackling Embers and Sorrows Drowned” holds its own amongst the shining asteroids that make up the Melodic Extreme Metal scene but struggles to break out of the collective orbit.

The Law of Augmenting Returns

The Omnific

Perhaps the most striking thing about the album is that prowess aside, the band are also excellent songwriters. The average listener might see the limitation of four strings, but they see a veritable wide-open field, and they explore every inch.

Ecdysis

Unearthly Rites

Primitive Death exploding out of Finland with raw unapologetic agression as they debute there first full length album that showcases the destruction of capitalism on our environment and humanity.

Alchemia Prophetica

Sulphur and Mercury

So SULPHUR AND MERCURY are a four man heavy metal band from Italy, they are […]

Best Before: Death

Stormhunter

German heavy metal power act STORMHUNTER have been knocking around the heavy metal scene in […]

Conquerors

New Horizon

Powerful vocals and superb power metal melodies.

Devant La Porte Des Etoiles

GraveNoire

This was a solid release, though I had hoped for just a couple more songs. Though it does have an aggressive, contentious sound, it isn’t overly grating, and the listener is treated to and expansive sound that you don’t always get with Black Metal.

Love At First Bite

Cutterred Flesh

I hope in the future, the band can really grasp these oddball ideas with their heavier side. The band feels like they are on the verge of releasing something truly masterful. Until then, “Love At First Bite,” will work just fine.

Torn From the Jaws of Death

Severe Torture

All in all, SEVERE TORTURE are back in a big way . “Torn From the Jaws of Death,” proves the band has lost none of their potency and they are more than capable of competing with anyone in the scene, old or new.

The Quantum Phase

The End Machine

The End Machine “The Quantum Phase” is album number three is follow up to album […]

A Fortress Called Home

Seven Spires

The best part of the album is the incredible vocal performance of Adrienne Cowan, and the band’s musicianship in general. The production is also stellar, and everything is in its proper place. 12 songs was just a bit too many for me, and a couple of them weren’t as memorable as some of the others, but bravo, this is a very well put together album that speaks of triumph.

Magna Mater

Mother of Millions

More Progressive Metal fans should be aware of this band, and this album especially, because as good as their previous albums were, this one tops them all. The album features illustrious melodies and a stand out vocal performance that is backed with a bottom end that is substantially intense, and what results is a balance that just hasn’t been reached this year.

Mesh

LizZard

Bands like LizZard are out there, but it takes a whole lot more digging to find them. I am very happy this passed over my hands. At its core, it’s a simple album, with many pleasing melodies, but it has so much thought behind the compositions. Perhaps most convincingly, I can’t easily put into words the way it made me feel, but the point is that it did.

Tal

Glare of the Sun

They remind me of the raw power of SWALLOW THE SUN. There is indeed a juxtaposition with hope and despair on the album, and it runs strongly through every song, creating an endless cycle that the listener can never really resolve. That is the power of good music.

Restart Game

We Broke the Weather

My summary of the album is that it is highly personal in nature. Each person who listens to it intently might come away with an entirely different message. I found the sound fascinating, although strange, and I admire their convictions and their talent.

Citadel of Stars

Sig:Ar:Tyr

Consider the fact that this album was done by the hands of one person, and that is impressive. He crafted a full spectrum of a tale here that takes the listened on a ride through the annals of time, and into the stars above.

Funeral Sanctum

Witch Vomit

A very good Old School Death Metal release.

Sentinels

Vulture

And this is a killer release from these German Thrash Metal raiders!

Doomsayer

Hextar

A very good name on Italian Power/Heavy Metal scene.

Echoes of the Devil’s Den

Terminal Nation

A fine album that points a way to remodel Old School Death Metal.

The Tales of Nosferatu Two Decades of Blood

Bloodbound

This is a live album can serve as a model for other bands of how making the thing.

Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis

Beaten to Death

Wowo, what great Prog Grindcore is presented on this release!

When Time Becomes Loss

Hemotoxin

A few things are clear for me after listening to this album. First, the band goes to 11 out of the gate and stays there throughout, uncompromisingly. Second, they clearly have talent, as evidenced by the super-tight musical arrangements. Finally, it’s an ode to some of the forefather of Metal with some modern elements.

Immoral Arts

Evoked

I am unreasonably mad.

Darker Than Leather

Knights Of The Realm

With the reemergence of old school and classic hard rock and heavy metal, it’s easy for bands to take the easy road and mimic what worked in the 80’s, so every time I review an album from a band that promises to “deliver new and fresh metal” I am a little skeptical. KNIGHTS OF THE REALM has made that claim with their latest release “Darker than Leather”, so let’s see if they can make me a believer.

Invincible

Demon

When a band has been around for forty-five years you just know they are doing something right as in the case of DEMON and the latest release “Invincible” as they set out to prove that there’s a reason for their longevity in this ever-changing musical landscape.

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KickHunter

After their successful return in 2023, after a break of over nine years with the […]

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Slice ‘Em All

Catbreath

Fantoom van de Deemsterburcht

Magistraal

The Black River

Nihilo Machina

Killing Karma

Disbelief

Aumicide

Atrae Bilis

Cult of the Dead

Miruthan

Bestairy

Protosequence

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Malignancy

Goon

Ivy Gardens

Of Crackling Embers and Sorrows Drowned

Brazen Tongue

The Law of Augmenting Returns

The Omnific

Ecdysis

Unearthly Rites

Alchemia Prophetica

Sulphur and Mercury

Best Before: Death

Stormhunter

Conquerors

New Horizon

Devant La Porte Des Etoiles

GraveNoire

Love At First Bite

Cutterred Flesh

Torn From the Jaws of Death

Severe Torture

The Quantum Phase

The End Machine

A Fortress Called Home

Seven Spires

Magna Mater

Mother of Millions

Mesh

LizZard

Tal

Glare of the Sun

Restart Game

We Broke the Weather

Citadel of Stars

Sig:Ar:Tyr

Funeral Sanctum

Witch Vomit

Sentinels

Vulture

Doomsayer

Hextar

Echoes of the Devil’s Den

Terminal Nation

The Tales of Nosferatu Two Decades of Blood

Bloodbound

Sunrise Over Rigor Mortis

Beaten to Death

When Time Becomes Loss

Hemotoxin

Immoral Arts

Evoked

Darker Than Leather

Knights Of The Realm

Invincible

Demon

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