Honest and in-depth reviews of the latest metal albums, singles, and live performances. Discover the best new releases and timeless classics.
Musical 3D chess with extra riffs. It might seem completely contradictory to associate descriptive terms like nuance and subtlety with the impact-based, uncompromising aggression of thrash metal. From its very...
An escape from the embers of modernity is found. The ephemeral nature of modernity has often been the catalyst of some of the most compelling artistic expressions of escapism. Contrary...
Scorched worlds come to those who wait. “The despairing musings of a fatalistic mind” could be a phrase used to describe any creation from the depressive side of black metal,...
Ukrainian progressive metal band Jinjer has returned with their latest offering, Duél, a riveting exploration of the genre’s outer limits. Building upon the foundation laid by their previous acclaimed efforts,...
(Everlasting Spew) Rating: 8.0 I dig Corpsessed, so it follows that I should enjoy the sounds of Finnish trio Tormentor Tyrant, here on their debut full-length laying down DM law...
(Invictus Productions) Rating: 7.5 The Brainiac title of Sciomancy, Malediction & Rites Abominable is the debut full-length from UK’s Necromaniac. The most noteworthy member of these ghoulish demons is vocalist...
(Electric Assault) Rating: 9.0 Heard the demo/pre-release EP, their debut and saw a couple of US live appearances, then I knew Century were on to something! Couldn’t wait for the...
(Inside Out Music) Rating: 9.0 Back in Black. 5150. Heaven and Hell. Burn. Eat’em and Smile. A Momentary Lapse of Reason. Lick It Up. The Number of the Beast. Invariably,...
(By Norse Music / Sony Music) Rating: 8.0 Birna is the sixth full-length from Wardruna, a moving experience from the Norwegian tribe. Their newest opus masterfully crafts ambient folk with...
(RPM ROAR) Rating: 8.5 Full disclosure: I’m a fanboy of these guys: loved the Without Warning debut (my #1 album of 2021), which is being reissued simultaneously with the new...
