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Asylum’s Lament

Stuporous

The soft trumpet parts definitely add another layer of darkness to the music, which is already quite desperate. The combination of Doom and Black Metal actually works very well with the music. At times angry and other time dreadfully sad, the albums themes are well reflected in the sound.

Into The Eye Of The Storm

Zhiva

I always look to find the musical expression and nuances throughout the album. The vocals are usually at the forefront and the main attraction as well as focusing on melodies and themes, and ZHIVA did accomplish that.

Spell Of The Crimson Eye

Wolf Prayer

WOLF PRAYER hailing from western Germany, one of the most beautiful regions in the world […]

Sophie Lloyd – Imposter Syndrome

I fell in love with Sophie Lloyd and her playing the very first time I saw her YouTube video channel. Her effortless style is mesmerizing and her left hand moves like a spider on the fretboard with finger numbing sparks shooting off.

Firestar

Iron Savior

“Firestar” lacked bite, lacked nastiness, lacked muscle. While they delivered an enjoyable listening album, just not what I expected from a band with their metal history releasing high quality power/speed metal for over 27 years.

To The Gods We Swear

Rozario

Heavy duty, rocking riffs….check, solid tight backing rhythm section….check, steamy, brazen guitar licks….check, powerful, passionate vocals….check, absorbing, engaging lyrics….check, well I guess they check all the boxes on a true, headbanging heavy metal experience, a well-oiled musical machine. There is absolutely nothing here not to love.

Into Hell Fire We Burn

W.E.B.

If “Into Hell Fire We Burn” is a teaser for a new full-length album, then symphonic Black Metal fans have something to look forward to

Human Deeds

Raining Nails

"Human Deeds" is a dynamic and energetic melodic Metal album with traditional Heavy Metal inspirations and a few Hardrock twists

Gods Who Decree

Graven Image

This was a fairly rough and unpolished album that doesn’t venture very far from the open E chord. As a result, the music falls very flat. Sure, it’s Metal, but it isn’t very creative or dynamic.

Whirlwind Hymns

Falling Giants

Three of the founding members of Italian band FALLING GIANTS came together in the middle […]

The Serpent's Cycle

Hyperia

HYPERIA are a five piece melodic thrash/death metal band from Canada, as they came together […]

A Giant Bound to Fall

Eternal Storm

They have the melodic sensibility of INSOMNIUM, and the ardent, unwavering power of AN ABTRACT ILLUSION. Every note, and every refrain is perfectly placed to tantalize the listener with its bewitching charms. The organic force comes from deep within, enveloping the listener to the end of his days.

11 Days

Spectral Lore

As I was listening to it, it began to put a fire under my feet, lifted me up, and carried me to the place where so many people died. The images were almost too much to bear, so I returned to the safety of my home. Apathy is a much easier pill to swallow than action.

Naesekhnaetri

Myaelin

, I can deal with the lack of structure, and the very loose nature of the music, but what struck me as most odd were the vocals. This music is just too eclectic for most music lovers.

Wake Of Ashes

Burning Sun

High energy speed metal from Hungary my friends!

Electric Sounds.

Danko Jones

Good old Canadian stoners with some punk flavour.

The Gates of Hell

Entierro

Metal hermanos from Connecticut release their third album independently.

Descendants

Eradikated

From Sweden, four young lads are trying to bring thrash metal back to the fun times .

The Dreamer-Joseph-Part One

Neal Morse

God's progressive rock.

The End Of An Era

Never Obey Again

From Italy, Never Obey Again release their first album.

Sungazer

Skulls & Crossbones

From the ashes of Stormwitch, a new band comes up with a new debut album.

Frost

The Moth

Sludge doom metal from Germany. Really? Sludge doom metal?

Miracle Of Death

Vanishing Kids

Dark, gloom, boarding to doom kind of metal from Madison, Wisconsin.

The Chosen Few

20 Watt Tombstone

From Wausau, Wisconsin, comes a heavy hitting duo in the best WHITE STRIPES style.

Drive

The Defiants

Glam rock is back!

Unleashed Fears

Bitter Velvet

From the beautiful Quito, capital of Ecuador, a couple of young lovers decided to go 80’s metal all the way to the bone.

The Dawn of Blackened Death

Impalement

Overall, this was a very strong album steeped in the traditions of both genres, but with a modern sound as well. The band plays very confidently, and shoves their sound down your throat with a deep smile.

Aldaaron – Majestic Heights, Melancholic Depths

In 2023, ALDAARON returns with their new album, “Majestic Heights, Melancholic Depths.” Drawing inspiration from […]

Awaken the Voiceless

Sour Times

This is Metal at its most basic level.

Omen to Battle

Dream Wild

This album is truly Heavy Metal for those who aren't caring about labels or conceptions.

Armageddon

Tibalt

WOW, this Prog Black Metal band came as a battering ham with their first full-lenght!

Abyssal

The Giant Void

This band again hit the target with a huge Heavy/Power Metal album!!!

Suspiriorum

This band is a fine revelation into Occult Rock/Hard Rock.

Forever Below

Putrascension

This is a new insight on the old form of Blackened Death Metal/Melodic Death Metal!

Umbra

Kadabra

A refreshing Space Rock/Stoner Rock act with catching melodies. It's a great work!

Raze//Repose

Iron Buddha

A Sludge Metal trio with a lot improvements, but that bears potential.

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Asylum’s Lament

Stuporous

Into The Eye Of The Storm

Zhiva

Spell Of The Crimson Eye

Wolf Prayer

Sophie Lloyd – Imposter Syndrome

Sophie Lloyd – Imposter Syndrome

Firestar

Iron Savior

To The Gods We Swear

Rozario

Into Hell Fire We Burn

W.E.B.

Human Deeds

Raining Nails

Gods Who Decree

Graven Image

Whirlwind Hymns

Falling Giants

The Serpent's Cycle

Hyperia

A Giant Bound to Fall

Eternal Storm

11 Days

Spectral Lore

Naesekhnaetri

Myaelin

Wake Of Ashes

Burning Sun

Electric Sounds.

Danko Jones

The Gates of Hell

Entierro

Descendants

Eradikated

The Dreamer-Joseph-Part One

Neal Morse

The End Of An Era

Never Obey Again

Sungazer

Skulls & Crossbones

Frost

The Moth

Miracle Of Death

Vanishing Kids

The Chosen Few

20 Watt Tombstone

Drive

The Defiants

Unleashed Fears

Bitter Velvet

The Dawn of Blackened Death

Impalement

Aldaaron – Majestic Heights, Melancholic Depths

Aldaaron – Majestic Heights, Melancholic Depths

Awaken the Voiceless

Sour Times

Omen to Battle

Dream Wild

Armageddon

Tibalt

Abyssal

The Giant Void

Suspiriorum

Suspiriorum

Forever Below

Putrascension

Umbra

Kadabra

Raze//Repose

Iron Buddha

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