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The Forgotten Years

Grave Digger

“The Forgotten Years” comprises of the following demos: "Bottles And Four Coconuts" Demo (1989), "Return Of The Reaper" Demo (1991), For "Promotion Only!!" EP (1992).

Nightmare Opus

Palantír

Palantír from Sweden releases their almost EP.

24/7 Hate

Surgical Strike

This album depicts what means 'a massive Thrash Metal strike' means! This German band is one of the finests new names of worldwide Thrash Metal scene!

Beggar’s Hill

Six Foot Six

The third album of this Swedish Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band is so amazing that's a matter of liking it or loving it (if you don't like, you must go to your otolaryngologist)!!!! ROCK IT!

Swarf Damage

A Crossover/Thrash Metal/Hardcore release with guts and blood in the eyes! Hear to it and SLAM YOUR NECKS!

Chronos

Heaven’s Guardian

If you're addicted to Power Metal with Symphonic Metal and Progressive Metal touches, you MUST hear to this Brazilian quintet! NOW!

Sinister Upheaval

Boundless Chaos

These Germans unleashed a manic form of Old School Thrash/Death Metal that's hard to resist to!

Chitin

Defect Designer

A good Death Metal release is what is offered by this Russian act.

Nine Lives

Atack

Atack Is the new project and debut album from one of the UK’S in demand […]

Unextinct

Hideous Divinity

Simply put, there is nothing to dislike about this album. The songwriting, the flow, production...everything is spot on. A lot of care and love was spent on this album and it one hundred percent shines through. Music this brutal yet this artistic is something to behold and at this point in time HIDEOUS DIVINITY have a firm grasp on how to meld strong and smart songwriting into insanely intense music without compromising either element.

Pro Xristou

Rotting Christ

ROTTING CHRIST once again prove with “Pro Xristou” they are still among the best in the scene and deserve all the credit they have received. There is definitely a renewed energy to their sound and every song offers something enjoyable.

Born of Plague

REAP

The band with the short name REAP comes from the United States and "Born from […]

III

Signs Preyer

When done right, Groove Metal can be as smooth as a fine whiskey; when bad, it’s a parody of itself. Italian Groove metalists, SIGNS PREYER, does it right.

Something That Your Eyes Won’t See

Remedy

I get the appeal of REMEDY. There are many, many people on this planet who will love this album. I’m just not one of them.

Mycelium

Manticora

If “Mycelium” is the new direction that MANTICORA is heading from now on, I’m diving in. Yes, feet first!

Transmission to Purgatory

Toby Knapp

I do hope that TOBY KNAPP has gotten his ego trip out of his system with “Transmission to Purgatory”, because he can write good songs. Some of them are on this record.

Hellish Expectations

Midnight

Athenar has revealed in an interview that the whole “Hellish Expectations” album was written in a weekend, and it shows. Every song is carrying the same kind of vibe. It is a consistent and evenly paced record.

Overcome

Glenn Hughes & Robin George

Sometimes life gets a whole lot better than it was. I have that feeling when I am listening to “Overcome” the album by ROBIN GEORGE and GLENN HUGHES.

Asylum

Atrophy

If you enjoy the first two ATROPHY albums, you can lap up this one without too much trouble. That in itself is also quite an achievement.

Aftryk

Vægtløs

Talk about bleak and hopeless, this album is full of both, along with a side of anger. Think about the subject matter mentioned in the album’s introduction, and that is exactly what you hear. Forget unicorns and rainbows, this album strips you down to reality, and it is something that you just can’t face.

The Nighthold

Vargrav

All in all, VARGRAV's "The Nighthold" has its moments of brightness but it ultimately didn't hold my interest for very long. This certainly not a bad album but it's one I won't revisit often.

Cesariana

Litosth

This album offers a solid experience but not much else. It is definitely worth giving a couple listens but it won’t stick around for long.

Infinity

Seventh Crystal

SEVENTH CRYSTAL, the rock band from the fertile Swedish music scene that describes their music as hard rock with arena influences and great melodies, big choruses and a strong identity have released their latest EP that takes a slight twist from their first two albums but promises not to disappoint their strong fan base.

Ruling the Street Scene

Generation Landslide

When a band names themselves after an Alice Cooper song (Generation Landslide) and then writes a song in tribute to one of my all-time favorite musicians Phil Lynott (THIN LIZZY) I’m all in, so let’s see what these young upstarts bring to the table.

OmiNoUS

Jamart

They are not without talent, and my advice would be to get rid of the harsh tones and overly sappy laments.

Interbellum

Cathubodua

CATHUBODUA developed their own and unique Metal sound, based on a large variety of genres ranging from the classics to Folk and Death Metal

Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud

Doro

Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud” is a lengthy album with too few highlights of epic and anthemic traditional Heavy Metal

Imaginary Life

Lazarus Dream

Lazarus Dream surprises with solid third album.

Full Kontact

Kontact

Full Kontact is the first full album from the Heavy Metal band hailing from Calgary, […]

All Is Well

MesaVerde

Obviously talented as a band, this was an intriguing album to listen to. I loved that they embraced the 80’s at times, while clearly forging their own unique path. Although I do wish some of the melodies could have been developed and made to linger a bit longer, there is plenty of room for the listeners to explore.

Men Guðs hond er sterk

Hamferð

I feel that the album is a marriage of music and meaning, with each track's themes aligning with the music itself. The album's lyrical content and musical arrangements work in tandem to convey a cohesive message or narrative. This thematic consistency adds depth and resonance to the music, and it's clear that every aspect of the album was carefully considered to ensure that the themes and music complement each other. I haven’t “felt” another album as deeply this year.

Archaic Flame

Before the Dawn

Sometimes as a reviewer, I can expect a certain sound from a veteran band and songwriter. In this case, I was pleasantly surprised. The album delivers a powerful punch with its beefy and bulky sound, showcasing the band's raw energy and intensity. However, the big surprise comes in the form of its melodies, which add a layer of depth and complexity to the music. Now, I am very much looking forward to another full-length from the band.

Galois Paradox

Fragment Soul

A blend of dreamy melodies and tender vocals creates a sonic landscape that is both soothing and enchanting. Each track is like a musical dream, with ethereal sounds that transport listeners to a world of tranquility and beauty. The tender vocals add a heartfelt quality to the music.

New Horizons Pt. 2

Heleven

The bulky and cumbersome side of the album is as heavy as anything that I have heard this year. But the lighter, more ambient side has some very strong melodies. The way that the band connects them can be sharp and unorthodox, but that it what makes the album provocative.

Sound Weapon

Paraline

From Greek “πᾰρά” - near, about, by - beyond the line. From Latin - equal, […]

Destruction Is All We Know

Almost Dead

When the genres Thrash and Groove Metal pop up in your head, which bands immediately come to mind? SEPULTURA or PANTERA? EXHORDER? Or maybe even MACHINE HEAD? I have a lesser known but equally heavy band for you to try: ALMOST DEAD, a four-man group from the Bay Area of California.

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The Forgotten Years

Grave Digger

Nightmare Opus

Palantír

24/7 Hate

Surgical Strike

Beggar’s Hill

Six Foot Six

Swarf Damage

Swarf Damage

Chronos

Heaven’s Guardian

Sinister Upheaval

Boundless Chaos

Chitin

Defect Designer

Nine Lives

Atack

Unextinct

Hideous Divinity

Pro Xristou

Rotting Christ

Born of Plague

REAP

III

Signs Preyer

Something That Your Eyes Won’t See

Remedy

Mycelium

Manticora

Transmission to Purgatory

Toby Knapp

Hellish Expectations

Midnight

Overcome

Glenn Hughes & Robin George

Asylum

Atrophy

Aftryk

Vægtløs

The Nighthold

Vargrav

Cesariana

Litosth

Infinity

Seventh Crystal

Ruling the Street Scene

Generation Landslide

OmiNoUS

Jamart

Interbellum

Cathubodua

Conqueress – Forever Strong And Proud

Doro

Imaginary Life

Lazarus Dream

Full Kontact

Kontact

All Is Well

MesaVerde

Men Guðs hond er sterk

Hamferð

Archaic Flame

Before the Dawn

Galois Paradox

Fragment Soul

New Horizons Pt. 2

Heleven

Sound Weapon

Paraline

Destruction Is All We Know

Almost Dead

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