Reviews

Requiem for Eirênê

Isenordal

This album was quite moving, and I found it to be cohesive, even though many of the elements were competing with one another. I also found it shrouded in mystery, and deeper meanings with each new listen. This is one that the listeners will remember, as it etched into their very memories.

The Point of No Return

Northern Genocide

Overall, and I know I’ve talked about this a good deal, it’s the balance that is key to the album’s success. It was energetic, catchy, and even emotional at times, offering a fresh take on the genre.

Destination Paradise

Black Diamonds

Black Diamonds from Switzerland had sensational chart success with their last studio album “No […]

The Caliginous Serenade

Acerus

A fine and good US Metal band with a charming Metal attack.

Defiance

Hypoxia

A very good traditional North American Death Metal release. Blow your ears with it!

Future to Come

Furor Gallico

Wow, these Italians created an amazing Folk Metal release!

The Early Years (1979 - 1982)

Fargo

A good release for older fans that want to complete their collections, and to the younger ones to know the band's Hard Rock/Rock 'n' Roll roots.

The Cosmic Haze and the Human Race

Deadpeach

A fine sample how to be creative into Space Rock, Acid Rock and Psychedelic Rock is shown by this Italian quartet.

Serpent’s Kiss

Cobrakill

Wow, this Glam Metal album really can bring a bloom of what the first half of the 80s Glam Metal was up to.

Veneration

Vircolac

VIRCOLAC, a word which means Werewolf in my native Bulgarian language, is a band from […]

Dream Chaser

Rendezvous Point

This album effortlessly melds together the finest elements of progressive music, creating a seamless tapestry of sound that captivates listeners. From intricate rhythms to complex melodies, each track showcases the depth and innovation that define the genre, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions with every note. It's a testament to the power of music to inspire, provoke, and move us in ways we never thought possible.

Immerse

Acathexis

Overall, the sentiment of the album was loud and clear: torture. The torment and suffering is so severe that you would not wish it on your worst enemy.

Som et vondt år

Svart Lotus

This was a fine album. The band smartly combined a few different subgenres of metal into the album to keep the sounding fresh and unlike their peers. I believe it will appeal to a wide audience in this respect.

Escaping the Illusion

Star.Gate

Keyboards are an integral part of the album, and the production is crisp and clear as well. Their talent level is as high as I have heard this year also. It was a good album, and the emotional quality was high throughout it. A few of the songs ran together a bit for me with a too similar sound however.

Theories of Emptiness

Evergrey

This album weaves together disparate emotions and themes into a compelling narrative. Melodies soar and dip, carrying listeners on a journey through a landscape of shifting moods. At times, the music is imbued with a sense of mystery, evoking a feeling of intrigue and curiosity that keeps listeners eager to uncover its secrets. Yet, woven into the fabric of each song is a subtle undercurrent of melancholy, a poignant reminder of the bittersweet beauty of life's fleeting moments. This has "album of the year" written all over it.

The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898

Metro Society

The album began just a bit rocky for me, but throughout the songs, the music grew on me, and it seemed like they hit their stride at just the right time. They tell the tale with enthusiasm, energy, and spirit.

Sentry

New album from members of Manilla road.

Sermons of the Black Flame

Halphas

With “Sermons of the Black Flame,” HALPHAS sets their banner firmly in the corpse of their enemy and unfurls their profane Black Metal standard. Behold and bask.

The Final Level of Consciousness

Compress

From the disturbingly serene cover art to the supreme production values to the inhuman songwriting and execution, “The Final Level of Consciousness” is simply a remarkable album.

A Mortal Binding

My Dying Bride

It would be safe to say that the album was a disappointment for me. They didn’t offer anything new to the genre, which, in and of itself, isn’t anything necessary. But if you don’t, the music had better be that good. They played their sound too safe here.

Scorned by Misery

Desolate Tomb

DESOLATE TOMB is a one-man band from Oklahoma City,USA and Dakota Whiteside is the guy […]

Altar Of Disgust

Crawl

All in all, this is a hugely urgent album that does a lot in a small amount of time—every second drips with absolute venom. If you like death metal or any music with a lot of energy and an attitude that is 100% against the grain, CRAWL’s “Altar Of Disgust” is the album you need.

Kaosmogonia

Hypersonic

“Kaosmogonia” is an album with many faces where traditional Power Metal meets symphonic Metal with symphonic Death Metal twists

Ultra Violence

Wolves Of Perdition

WOLVES OF PERDITON’s “Ultra Violence” is a nice surprise for this humble reviewer. As it happens, I’ve been reviewing more doom and death than black metal this year but this one is an standout for the genre so far this year as far as I’m concerned.

Blood On Canvas

Darkness

"Blood On Canvas” is an album for old-school Thrashers who love crushing guitar riffs and cool lead guitar solos

Between the Shadows

King Zebra

The country of Switzerland is famous for chocolate, skiing, watch making and zebra’s….ok, not zebras, so let’s see if KING ZEBRA can add that to the list with their latest hard rocking release “Between The Shadows”.

Odvan

Tomorrow’s Rain

One thing I have to give the band credit for is the use of bass guitar and other instruments in many of the melodies. Their use of these elements creates a landscape of gloom. The album is a wonderful tale of love lost, regrets, death, and other things that remind you of the fragility of life.

Land Of The Rising Sun- Part 1

Metal De Facto

Melodic Metal from Finland de facto.

Bound by Spells

StarGazer

The most pronounced element on the album for me is an overwhelming sense of surprise. I hate to use the old cliché, but you do never know what is coming next. They have a sound that is all their own, and it is marked by character, musicianship, and is unfettered by traditional genre boundaries.

For Those Who Breathe From Darkness

Oathswan

This was a promising effort from the debut EP. I think if there were a few more songs, the band could have really explored their sense of style more. They have the talent and the drive to become whatever they want in the genre today.

The Chase

Nate Silva

My sole complaint with the album is that it was too short! I could have used a few more songs to ride out this early summer day vibe. The music was very pleasing and easy to listen to. Sometimes, you don’t want or have to overthink good music.

Convergence

Fractal Generator

Overall, this album was put together carefully and considerately. It’s highly technical, but it also breathes. Any fan of Tech Death will surely find a lot to love on this album.

Cineasta

A fine and surprising release from this side project of SCAR FOR LIFE's mastermind!

Reborn

Holler

Brooklyn born singer Terence Holler who for three decades was the frontman of the progressive […]

Destination Unknown

Neon Rider

Neon Rider are an AOR/Melodic Rock group from Argentina. They began in the second half […]

The Haunting of Silvåkra Mill - Rites of Passage

Malsten

The lengthy songs hit hard, and there are just enough of them. Any more, and they would overstay their welcome. The album has just the right balance between an immense weight, and subtle tension that can rise up and surprise the listener.

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Requiem for Eirênê

Isenordal

The Point of No Return

Northern Genocide

Destination Paradise

Black Diamonds

The Caliginous Serenade

Acerus

Defiance

Hypoxia

Future to Come

Furor Gallico

The Early Years (1979 - 1982)

Fargo

The Cosmic Haze and the Human Race

Deadpeach

Serpent’s Kiss

Cobrakill

Veneration

Vircolac

Dream Chaser

Rendezvous Point

Immerse

Acathexis

Som et vondt år

Svart Lotus

Escaping the Illusion

Star.Gate

Theories of Emptiness

Evergrey

The London Conspiracy Chapter I 1898

Metro Society

Sentry

Sentry

Sermons of the Black Flame

Halphas

The Final Level of Consciousness

Compress

A Mortal Binding

My Dying Bride

Scorned by Misery

Desolate Tomb

Altar Of Disgust

Crawl

Kaosmogonia

Hypersonic

Ultra Violence

Wolves Of Perdition

Blood On Canvas

Darkness

Between the Shadows

King Zebra

Odvan

Tomorrow’s Rain

Land Of The Rising Sun- Part 1

Metal De Facto

Bound by Spells

StarGazer

For Those Who Breathe From Darkness

Oathswan

The Chase

Nate Silva

Convergence

Fractal Generator

Cineasta

Cineasta

Reborn

Holler

Destination Unknown

Neon Rider

The Haunting of Silvåkra Mill - Rites of Passage

Malsten

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