Author: Metal Storm
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Album Review: Infected Rain – Time
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: BECAUSE I LET YOU Track 2: DYING LIGHT Track 3: NEVER TO RETURN Track 4: LIGHTHOUSE Track 5: THE ANSWER IS YOU Track 6: VIVARIUM Track 7: PANDEMONIUM Track 8: ENMITY Track 9: UNPREDICTABLE Track 10: GAME OF BLAME 🎸 Album Review: Infected Rain’s latest album ‘Time’ is a thrilling rollercoaster…
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Dødheimsgard Returns with Introspective and Brutal “Black Medium Current”
Norwegian avant-garde metal outfit Dødheimsgard, or DHG for short, unleashed their sixth studio album, “Black Medium Current,” upon the world on April 14, 2023, via Peaceville Records. This offering marks a continuation of the band’s exploration into the extreme fringes of metal, weaving together elements of black metal, progressive metal, and even post-metal into a…
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Hellripper Unleashes a Scottish Maelstrom with “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags”
Hellripper, the one-man black/speed metal force from the Scottish Highlands, returns with his most ambitious and diverse work yet, “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags.” Released in February 2023, the album pushes the boundaries of Hellripper’s signature sound, incorporating epic melodies alongside the band’s trademark breakneck speed and scorching riffs. “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” draws…
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Malokarpatan Conjures Epic Atmosphere with “Vertumnus Caesar”
Slovakian atmospheric black metal outfit Malokarpatan unleashed their latest offering, “Vertumnus Caesar,” in October 2023. The album takes listeners on a journey through a soundscape that blends the ferocity of black metal with the grandeur of epic heavy metal. While elements of black metal are present in the scorching vocals and moments of blast beats,…
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A History of Myrath
Title: Unveiling the Musical Odyssey of Myrath: A Blend of Metal and Middle Eastern Sounds In the vast landscape of metal music, there exists a band that stands out for its unique fusion of heavy metal with Middle Eastern influences – Myrath. Hailing from Tunisia, Myrath has carved a niche for themselves in the global…
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Cattle Decapitation Unleashes Ecological Annihilation on “Terrasite”
Cattle Decapitation, the Californian death metal veterans known for their unflinching portrayal of human-caused environmental devastation, returned in 2023 with their eighth studio album, “Terrasite.” Following up on the critically acclaimed “Death Atlas” (2019), “Terrasite” dials up the despair while retaining the band’s signature brutality. Thematically, “Terrasite” focuses on overpopulation and its catastrophic impact on…
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A History of Necrowretch
Necrowretch: Unveiling the Dark Legacy In the realm of extreme metal, where darkness and aggression reign supreme, one band stands out for their unrelenting brutality and uncompromising dedication to their craft. That band is Necrowretch, a French death metal trio that has been carving their own path through the underground scene since their formation in…
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Album Review: In Vain – Back To Nowhere
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Story of a Lie Track 2: For the Fallen Track 3: The Force of Thunder Track 4: Never Live Again Track 5: The Blind Man Track 6: Metal Enlightenment Track 7: Days of Glory Track 8: Back to Nowhere Track 9: The Last Breath of Freedom Track 10: Dreaming Awake 🎸…
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Dying Fetus Pulverizes with “Make Them Beg for Death”
American death metal veterans Dying Fetus returned in 2023 with their ninth studio album, “Make Them Beg for Death,” solidifying their reputation for unrelenting brutality. Released on September 8th by Relapse Records, the album delivers exactly what fans expect: a savage onslaught of technical riffs, gut-churning vocals, and punishing blast beats. Recorded in Baltimore with…
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Sacred Outcry Reach New Heights with “Towers of Gold”
Hellenic heavy metal outfit Sacred Outcry returns with their sophomore album, “Towers of Gold,” solidifying their place among the genre’s elite. Released in vocalist John Heiman’s signature bombastic style, the album is a feast for fans of power metal with soaring vocals, epic storytelling, and intricate guitar work. “Towers of Gold” isn’t just another collection…
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A History of Night Fever
Night Fever: A Retrospective on the Rise of a Metal Phenomenon Night Fever, a Swedish metal band hailing from Gothenburg, burst onto the scene in the early 2000s, quickly gaining a reputation for their electrifying live performances and unique blend of heavy metal and hard rock influences. The band’s journey to success was marked by…
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Moonlight Sorcery Summons the Eternal Night with “Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle”
Finnish melodic black metal outfit Moonlight Sorcery unleashes their debut full-length album, “Horned Lord of the Thorned Castle,” a chilling blizzard of icy riffs and haunting melodies. Released in September 2023, the album marks the culmination of the band’s musical evolution, following their well-received EPs “Piercing Through the Frozen Eternity” (2022) and “Nightwind: Conqueror from…
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Album Review: The Last Ten Seconds Of Life – No Name Graves
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Of All Humanity, the Sum Track 2: Letania Infernalis Track 3: No Name Graves Track 4: Body of a Bastard Track 5: Saint No More Track 6: Feel My Fangs in You Track 7: Doomsday Death Trap Track 8: Broken Glass Incantation Track 9: Debt to the Dark Track 10: Thirst…
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A History of Persefone
Persefone: The Progressive Metal Titans Hailing from the small European country of Andorra, the progressive metal band Persefone has been making waves in the metal scene since their formation in 2001. Known for their technical prowess, intricate compositions, and epic storytelling, Persefone has established themselves as one of the most innovative and exciting bands in…
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Panopticon’s “The Rime of Memory”: A Haunting Exploration of Mortality
Panopticon’s latest offering, “The Rime of Memory,” released in November 2023, is a sprawling and ambitious work that marks a culmination of the project’s artistic journey. For those unfamiliar, Panopticon is the solo project of American musician Austin Lunn, known for weaving a unique tapestry of atmospheric black metal with elements of folk and Americana.…