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Armagelion

Hard/Glam Metal with a party feeling from outer space.

Teenage Rebel

Nestor

WOW, what a lovely Hard/Glam Metal this release is! I want to move to Sweden after this!

Damnatio Memoriae

Hrizg

Although much of the sound is thick and harrowing, it is also too repetitive, which is my number one complaint on albums. The band isn’t without talent, but they have to offer more diversity in their music.

Semitae Mentis

Spiritual Deception

After eight long years, the Brutal/Technical Death Metal band SPIRITUAL DECEPTION has come forth with their very first full-length album “Semitae Mentis.”

Stand United

Firewind

Life after Ozzy. Gus G. releases a great album with his band.

Exclamation Point

Armagh

How to sum up AMARGH’s “Exclamation Point”? Some hit and miss, but mostly hit. If you ever drove a Harley without a helmet or smoked filter-less Camel cigarettes, this is probably your jam.

My Plateau

Profane Burial

I love the innovativeness of “My Plateau.” This isn’t your average Symphonic Black Metal album nor is PROFANE BURIAL your average Black Metal band.

Harbinger of Woe

Brodequin

All in all, BRODEQUIN have already been considered death metal royalty for some time and “Harbinger of Woe,” is only going to further cement those thoughts

Life Promised Death

Farsot

All in all, FARSOT’s “Life Promised Death” is a nice surprise and an album that I can definitely see myself going back to throughout the year.

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

Babylon A.D.

For a rock band to stick around more than three decades and still have three original members is quite a rarity in today’s musical landscape, but that’s what BABYLON A.D. have accomplished with their latest release “Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day”.

Hymns to the Moon

Moon Incarnate

I hear elements of Doom, Sludge, Gothic, and even Black Metal on the album and it is indeed a harrowing affair. Perhaps most impressive is how the band mixes these things up in every song so you never know what is coming next.

Profane Prayer

Suicidal Angels

SUICIDAL ANGELS stick to a well-tried traditional Thrash Metal sound. They do not re-invent the Thrash Metal wheel, but they spin it with excellence

Abominable Presence of Light

Acrid Death

ACRID DEATH are a German band and "Abominable Presence of Light" is their debut full-length […]

IIII

Solbrud

The band works melody into each composition, as well as a range of emotions. Even for its lengthy running time, it never gets boring. They explore as much territory as I have heard a Black Metal band explore and leave no stone unturned. This is an album for all fans of the genre.

Tough Love

Aardvark

Sorry for the Tough Love.

Hamfarir Hugans

Drungi

I am familiar with the harsh nature of the weather in Iceland, as well as the phenomenon that happens to people who don’t get enough sunlight in the winter. Both of these things contribute to the harshness of the music on the album. It is bare bones, no questions asked Metal.

蘇醒 - II – Frailty

OU

The album defies traditional categorization and seamlessly blends disparate elements into a cohesive and surprisingly harmonious whole, reminding us that creativity knows no boundaries and that beauty can emerge from the most unexpected combinations.

Goodnight My Children

The Neptune Power Federation

The Neptune Power Federation are an Australian band who's first album “ Mano A Santo” […]

Manifesto

Sunburst

Obviously, the band has talent. I appreciate the way that they hold back from letting that take over the album though. They do cut loose every now and again, and these little snippets keep the listener engaged and excited. It’s the songwriting that is the main star here. They could have easily written and performed a few 12 minute+ songs, but instead, they have meticulously composed an album with eight outstanding pieces that don’t overstay their welcome.

Humanism

Malconfort

It’s hard to even draw a peer comparison to this band, but if I had to, I would say they are on the same planet as IHSAHN at least. But they occupy half of the celestial body as their own, and live in the shadows. The songwriting and musicianship are outstanding. If you are in for something different, something with a lot of character, style, and substance, give “Humanism” your time. It has album of the year potential for sure.

Lumina

Theragon

A very good surprise is this Heavy/Power Metal quintet from Spain with its new EP.

The Restoration - Joseph Part Two

Neal Morse

Another excellent release of Neal Morse (but you alreadyknew it).

Roses In Ruins

Modern Mimes

This Modern/Alternative Metal act really gurads some surprises for the fans.

The Grove

Ember Belladonna

Flutes and Metal isn't a new combination, but the way depicted on this album surely is.

The Common Thread

Contortion

And after 10 years, this excellent Groove Metal act is back for anoher round!

Grey and Dry

Agonista

Furious and nasty, this Mexican Hardcore/Crossover quartet will tear your ears to shreds!

Aftermath Chronicles

Isospin

This was a decent album. The light use of symphonic elements augments the music well, and you can tell that the band put a lot of thought into their compositions.

Quindeccenial Horror

Puteraeon

If you follow the development of the Swedish Death metal scene then the name PUTERAEON […]

Pure Purge

Warfield Within

“Pure Purge” is predominantly a Death Metal release with a Thrash Metal twist

De Facto De Jure

Esodic

“De Facto De Jure” is a release for Thrash Metal fans who are open for traditional Folk music

Doomsday Goes Away

Haystack

Haystack originally formed by Ulf Cederlund in 1994 (Entombed,, Murder Squad, Alpha Safari and Swarm […]

Never Return

Svneatr

This was an excellent album, and the way the band blended hardened Black Metal elements with melodies was quite impressive. If you like your souls thick and dark, with a side of sweet blood, give this album your time.

Maze

Sun Of Nothing

All in all, “Maze” is a nasty album with a sound that is nearly palpable. The extremity of the album is nothing short of impressive but also just as immersive. Any fan of underground music that goes against the grain needs this in their collection.

The Glory and the Fallen

Leah

LEAH doesn’t disappoint with “The Glory and the Fallen” but neither does she thrill. She stays in a safe space, consistently on brand. No one will accuse her of betraying her fanbase.

A Pale Crown

Narbeleth

NARBELETH may have relocated across half the globe, and they may have left part of their dark hearts in Havana—but they have lost none of their resolute evil.

Violent Outbursts and False Accusations

Lost Psychonaut

Hailing from Southwestern Pennsylvania, LOST PSYCHONAUT rides the riff while belting out tasty melodies to soothe your tortured soul with bounds of groovyness.

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Armagelion

Armagelion

Teenage Rebel

Nestor

Damnatio Memoriae

Hrizg

Semitae Mentis

Spiritual Deception

Stand United

Firewind

Exclamation Point

Armagh

My Plateau

Profane Burial

Harbinger of Woe

Brodequin

Life Promised Death

Farsot

Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

Babylon A.D.

Hymns to the Moon

Moon Incarnate

Profane Prayer

Suicidal Angels

Abominable Presence of Light

Acrid Death

IIII

Solbrud

Tough Love

Aardvark

Hamfarir Hugans

Drungi

蘇醒 - II – Frailty

OU

Goodnight My Children

The Neptune Power Federation

Manifesto

Sunburst

Humanism

Malconfort

Lumina

Theragon

The Restoration - Joseph Part Two

Neal Morse

Roses In Ruins

Modern Mimes

The Grove

Ember Belladonna

The Common Thread

Contortion

Grey and Dry

Agonista

Aftermath Chronicles

Isospin

Quindeccenial Horror

Puteraeon

Pure Purge

Warfield Within

De Facto De Jure

Esodic

Doomsday Goes Away

Haystack

Never Return

Svneatr

Maze

Sun Of Nothing

The Glory and the Fallen

Leah

A Pale Crown

Narbeleth

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Lost Psychonaut

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