Author: Metal Storm
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Wytch Hazel Casts a Spell with “IV: Sacrament”
British rock outfit Wytch Hazel returned in June 2023 with their fourth studio album, “IV: Sacrament,” solidifying their position as a band on a steady upward climb. Following a string of well-received releases, “IV: Sacrament” finds the band refining their sound, offering a record that’s both familiar and surprisingly nuanced. Fans of Wytch Hazel will…
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Album Review: Petrification – Sever Sacred Light
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Twisted Visions of Creation Track 2: Oneiric Obscurum Track 3: Temporal Entrapment Track 4: Cadaverous Delirium Track 5: Sepulchral Lesions Track 6: Seething Cosmological Dread Track 7: Transmissions of the Unseen Track 8: The Hourglass Dissolves 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: Petrification – Sever Sacred Light** Petrification, the Portland-based death metal…
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King Gizzard Shreds with PetroDragonic Apocalypse
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, the Australian psychedelic rock band known for their prolific output and genre-bending tendencies, took a sharp turn into heavy metal with their 24th studio album, “PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation,” released in June 2023. The album…
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Majesties – Vast Reaches Unclaimed: A Nostalgic Triumph for Melodic Death Metal
For fans of the Gothenburg sound of melodic death metal, 2023 brought a breath of fresh air with the debut album “Vast Reaches Unclaimed” by Majesties. This American three-piece, featuring members of revered bands like Obsequiae and Inexorum, isn’t shy about its influences. The album is a love letter to the genre’s golden age, the…
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Obituary Cr crushes It Again With “Dying of Everything”
Death metal veterans Obituary returned in 2023 with a vengeance, unleashing their eleventh studio album, “Dying of Everything.” This punishing record proves that these Florida pioneers are still a force to be reckoned with, delivering a brutal and unrelenting sonic assault that stands alongside their classic works. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign that reignited their…
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Album Review: The Pineapple Thief – It Leads To This
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Put It Right Track 2: Rubicon Track 3: It Leads to This Track 4: The Frost Track 5: All That’s Left Track 6: Now It’s Yours Track 7: Every Trace of Us Track 8: To Forget Track 9: All That’s Left (alternate version) Track 10: All Because of Me (alternate version)…
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Thantifaxath Returns with a Force: Hive Mind Narcosis
anadian Black Metallers Thantifaxath are back with a vengeance on their 2023 release, Hive Mind Narcosis. This unrelenting album is a brutal exploration of avant-garde black metal, taking the listener on a harrowing journey through darkness and dissonance. Released in June of 2023 by Dark Descent Records, Hive Mind Narcosis waste no time establishing its…
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Twilight Force Returns to Enchant with “At the Heart of Wintervale”
Swedish symphonic power metal outfit Twilight Force unleashed their icy magic once more with their 2023 release, “At the Heart of Wintervale.” This, their fourth studio album, arrived on January 20th through Nuclear Blast, following up on the critical acclaim of 2019’s “Dawn of the Dragonstar.” True to Twilight Force’s style, “At the Heart of…
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A History of Unaussprechlichen Kulten
Title: Unveiling the Obscure Origins of Unaussprechlichen Kulten: A Journey Through the Darkest Realms of Metal In the shadowy depths of extreme metal lies a band shrouded in mystery and darkness, known only to those brave enough to delve into the abyss of their macabre music. Unaussprechlichen Kulten, a Chilean metal band formed in 1994,…
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Cannibal Corpse Unleashes “Chaos Horrific”: A Brutal Return to Form
Cannibal Corpse, the undisputed kings of death metal, returned in 2023 with their sixteenth studio album, “Chaos Horrific,” further solidifying their reign of sonic terror. Released on September 22nd by Metal Blade Records, “Chaos Horrific” is a merciless display of the band’s signature brutality, showcasing their unrelenting riffs, guttural vocals, and nightmarish lyrical themes. Following…
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Album Review: Revolution Saints – Against The Winds
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Against the Winds Track 2: Changing My Mind Track 3: Fall on My Knees Track 4: Can’t End It Right Now Track 5: Lost in Damnation Track 6: Will I See You Again Track 7: Show Me Your Light Track 8: Save All That Remains Track 9: Been Said and Done…
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A History of Valient Himself
Title: Unleashing the Raw Power: The History of Valient Himself In the dark and gritty realm of heavy metal, few bands have managed to carve out a niche as unique and raw as Valient Himself. Led by the enigmatic and charismatic frontman Valient Himself, this band has been a force to be reckoned with in…
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Godthrymm – Distortions: A Descent into Sorrow with a Glimmer of Hope
British doom metal outfit Godthrymm returns with “Distortions,” their sophomore album and the second chapter in a planned trilogy by frontman Hamish Glencross. Released in August 2023, the record builds upon the foundation laid by their 2020 debut “Reflections,” offering a deeper exploration of melancholy and despair while hinting at a flicker of resilience. Featuring…
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Theocracy Returns with Powerful Mosaic: A Look at the Band’s Latest Offering
Christian metal outfit Theocracy released their eighth studio album, Mosaic, on October 13, 2023, to praise from fans and critics alike. The album marks a return to the band’s signature sound, characterized by soaring vocals, galloping riffs, and intricate melodies. Mosaic’s title reflects its central theme: the way individual moments in life come together to…
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A History of All This Filth
Title: Unveiling the Dark Legacy of All This Filth: A Journey Through the History of the Pioneering Metal Band In the dark underbelly of the metal music scene, there exists a band that has carved its name with blood, sweat, and sheer brutality – All This Filth. Formed in the desolate streets of Manchester, England,…
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Suffocation Unleashes Brutality with “Hymns from the Apocrypha”
New York death metal veterans Suffocation returned in force on November 3rd, 2023, with their ninth studio album, “Hymns from the Apocrypha.” This offering marks the band’s first foray with vocalist Ricky Myers, known for his drumming in the brutal death metal outfit Disgorge. Produced by Christian Donaldson (Shadow Of Intent, Ingested) and featuring appropriately…