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Dipygus

A mix between Death Metal and Death/Black Metal is heard on this album.

Morbid Origin

Inculter

INCULTER is a blackened thrash metal band from the east coast of Norway and has […]

Switch To Reset

Crossfire

A very good Classic Thrash Metal release is offered by this Irish quartet. What are you waiting for?

Potraits Of Dismay

Bunker 66

BUNKER 66 are a blackened thrash metal band with aspects of speed metal in there […]

God is Violence

Cancer Christ

Pay attention to the sermons of this Hardcore/Crossover/Thrash Metal act.

Prophecy

Gost

On the album, the melody creeps through the darkness, each note tinged with a sinister edge. The storm outside mirrored the turmoil within, as the keyboard danced under the musician's fingers. The music told a story of shadows and secrets, drawing the listener into its dark and stormy depths. If this is Satan coming back to move us forward, I say welcome him with a smile.

Oneiric

Kelevra

The album started off a bit slow, but it picked up with energy and intensity, as well as varied riffs as it moved along. I like that the band took some chances, and changed their sound a few times along the way. Although the vocals were raging and the singer has a strong harsh voice, a little variation on that front could have lifted the album up a bit more.

Open Wide O Hell

Fall of Serenity

Melodic Death Metal is one of those genres that has become overgrown with bands lately. As I see it, there are two ways to separate yourself from your peers…either go harder, or go more melodic. This bans leans towards the former of the two, because many of their melodies are subdued. The more “pedal to the floor” type of sound makes sense, when you consider their introduction, but I don’t hear a lot of surprises. It’s a good album, however, but could be better if the band did supply more surprises.

The Way of Ancients

Volcandra

The album is a testament to the band's ability to blend hardened metal elements with a touch of melody. Each track is a powerful display of raw energy and aggression, yet beneath the surface lies a subtle layer of melody that adds depth and complexity to the music. From blistering guitar riffs to soaring melodies, the album is an exploration of the intersection between metal and melody, leaving listeners immersed by its raw power and emotional depth.

Anodize

Shatterface

From Sydney, Australia come SHATTERFACE with their debut EP "Anodize". The band is a trio […]

Magnetic

Dune Pilot

“Magnetic” is an excellent showing for DUNE PILOT’s first album on the Argonauta label. It manages to explore a lot of range while still forging straight forward.

Witchorious

I can’t say there is anything extraordinarily innovative about WITCHORIOUS, the band or the album, but there is something that is undeniably compelling about them both.

Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast

Loch Vostok

This album seamlessly blends three distinct elements into a cohesive and captivating whole. The musicianship displayed is nothing short of fantastic, with each musician showcasing their talent and skill with precision and flair. The progressive heaviness of the music adds a raw and intense energy. Yet, amidst the heaviness, there is a melodically blissful quality that provides a sense of balance and harmony. It's this balance between technicality, intensity, and beauty that elevates the album to greatness, creating a listening experience that is truly unforgettable.

Fall

Borknagar

BORKNAGAR's back, and with another masterpiece into Progressive/Avant-garde Black Metal/Folk/Viking! It's a matter of loving it or loving it!

Lunatic Choir

Night Shall Drape Us

It’s safe to say that I am disappointed with the album. A band with this level of talent and signed to a major record label should be forging new paths in the genre, and believe me, there is plenty of room out there for that. Instead, they go with what is comfortable and perhaps what they believe their fans will want to hear.

Immortals

Corvus

CORVUS are a UK AOR/Melodic Rock band with a twist not like your usual suspects […]

A Knight’s Tale

Horrorgraphy

“A Knight’s Tale” is a complex symphonic Metal opera with a Doom and Death Metal twist

Ruin

Fallen Utopia

“Ruin” is a mixture between traditional Death Metal and melodic Death Metal, where the melodic parts are chilling, epic, and melancholic

The Aeon Discordance

Shadowpath

What impressed me most was the rich background elements and the band’s sense of grandiosity. They have carefully crafted the album, with impeccable attention to detail, and emotional swells are in the perfect places. It’s strong and firm enough for Metalheads, and delicate enough for those of us who like melody in their music.

Obscured Until Observed

Venus

I often forget how Greece has an amazing underground Metal scene, with countless bands ranging from Thrash to Black Metal. Among these bands trying to get their name out there is VENUS: a Progressive/Thrash Metal duo consisting of guitarists Giorgis Verginis and Antonis Avtzis.

Iconoclast

White Death

Definitely not a bad album. It definitely showcases the extremity of black metal while also making it clear that keys and symphonics don't have to water down an album.

Völd

Nyrst

All in all, NYRST’s “Völd” is quite the nice surprise for me. This one has a variety of moods and styles that will appeal to a broad category of metal fans.

Escape From New York

Cash Bribe

Four guys from Brooklyn, New York mixing hardcore, punk and metal.

Callirrhoe

Synthetic Embrace

The album has ethereal soundscapes and cosmic vibes. The guitars and keyboards are seamlessly intertwined, creating a sonic landscape that is both mesmerizing and immersive. The balance between these two elements is one of the album's greatest strengths, adding depth and dimension to each track. From the celestial melodies of the keyboards to the driving rhythms of the guitars, it's a musical journey that transcends earthly boundaries, inviting listeners to explore the mysteries of the universe through sound.

Metaphysical Engines Approaching The Event Horizon

Hadit

What sets the band apart from their peers for me is their constant diligence and commitment to finding an unusual sound. Sure, there are common Death Metal elements here, including pig squeals, deep gutturals, and of course, the long song titles that don’t make much sense, but clean vocals and animated bass work? Not so common. It is precisely their willingness to experiment that makes the album as good as it is.

Dreams Always Die with the Sun/Cryptomnesia

EYE AM

When a new hard rock band is formed with musicians that have your mouth watering like with EYE AM, and even though it’s only a tease with two singles from the forth coming album, I still can’t wait to drop the needle down and see what lies ahead.

Made of Stone

EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT

EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT is a four-piece band from France that exists since 2009. The line-up […]

Unadulterated Perversity

ABRADED

ABRADED are a relatively new band, formed in 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio and "Unadulterated Perversity" […]

Chiaroscuro

Closet Witch

Female-fronted bands are becoming more popular in the Extreme Metal community by the day, and CLOSET WITCH is a perfect example of that.

Born, Suffering, Death

Hellman

After independently releasing a short demo titled “Desktop Genocide” in September 2022, HELLMAN have recently released their debut album “Born, Suffering, Death” through Swedish record label Black Lodge Records.

Endlessly Levitating in Azure Wonder

ETCHED HORIZON

ETCHED HORIZON is the solo project of Brendan Thomas from Kansas City,USA and "Endlessly Levitating […]

INTO THE ABYSS

ABYSS OF HEL

ABYSS OF HEL come from Germany and “Into The Abyss” is their debut full-length album. […]

Down the Mountainside

Quantum

With its throwback sound that also feels undeniably modern, each track is a testament to the band's ability to capture the essence of both darkness and light. From haunting melodies that echo with a sense of foreboding to uplifting choruses that soar with hope, the album takes listeners on a journey through contrasting emotions. It blends the familiar with the unexpected, leaving a lasting impression that lingers long after the music fades.

Monokroma

Einvigi

The album ebbed and flowed with a delicate balance, weaving between moments of hope and despair, depression and anger. Each track was a journey through the depths of human emotion. From the haunting melodies of despair to the fiery outbursts of anger, the album resonated with a raw and unfiltered intensity, leaving listeners captivated by its emotional depth.

Original Seeds

Heart Line

This is a solid band who shows promise on the EP. All of the right ingredients are there, it’s just the way that the band puts them together. Their music could use some more dynamic textures so that the songs have some “big” moments to them. The five songs were easy on the ears, and melodic, but just need that extra push to really drive them home.

Dark Evils Desecrate

Tanin'iver

The album was decent, but the band tends to rely too much on past formulas and open notes to carry their sound. I have found that this is often the mark of inexperience, in terms of not wanting to experiment at all. What we have then is just a mediocre effort that could be much better if the band would push themselves out of their comfort zone.

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Morbid Origin

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Switch To Reset

Crossfire

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God is Violence

Cancer Christ

Prophecy

Gost

Oneiric

Kelevra

Open Wide O Hell

Fall of Serenity

The Way of Ancients

Volcandra

Anodize

Shatterface

Magnetic

Dune Pilot

Witchorious

Witchorious

Opus Ferox II – Mark of the Beast

Loch Vostok

Fall

Borknagar

Lunatic Choir

Night Shall Drape Us

Immortals

Corvus

A Knight’s Tale

Horrorgraphy

Ruin

Fallen Utopia

The Aeon Discordance

Shadowpath

Obscured Until Observed

Venus

Iconoclast

White Death

Völd

Nyrst

Escape From New York

Cash Bribe

Callirrhoe

Synthetic Embrace

Metaphysical Engines Approaching The Event Horizon

Hadit

Dreams Always Die with the Sun/Cryptomnesia

EYE AM

Made of Stone

EMBRACE YOUR PUNISHMENT

Unadulterated Perversity

ABRADED

Chiaroscuro

Closet Witch

Born, Suffering, Death

Hellman

Endlessly Levitating in Azure Wonder

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Down the Mountainside

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Monokroma

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