Author: Metal Storm

Xoth, the band known for their unique blend of extreme metal, returns with their third album, “Exogalactic,” a potent concoction that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Released in November 2023, “Exogalactic” is a further exploration of their signature sound, which seamlessly merges technical death metal, thrash, and black metal influences. The album wastes no…

Buckle up, metalheads, because Afterbirth’s “In But Not Of” is not your typical death metal album. This unpredictable odyssey throws listeners headfirst into a swirling vortex of genre-bending brutality. From the opening salvo of “Devils With Dead Eyes” to the closing riffs of “Tightening The Screws,” Afterbirth establishes themselves as pioneers of experimental extreme metal.…

Greek heavy metal outfit Triumpher returned in 2023 with a forceful display of power on their album “Storming the Walls.” This release marked their second studio album and solidified their place in the new wave of traditional metal bands. The album strikes a balance between raw aggression and polished production. Reviews praise the tight musicianship,…

British heavy metal outfit Green Lung returns with their latest offering, “This Heathen Land,” a deep exploration into the mystical and folkloric tapestry of the United Kingdom. Released in November 2023, the album follows up on their critically acclaimed 2021 effort, “Black Harvest,” and pushes the band’s unique blend of doom, psychedelic, and traditional metal…

German doom metal veterans Ahab returned in 2023 with their fifth studio album, “The Coral Tombs,” a record that both honors their nautical doom roots and explores uncharted musical territories. Released in January of that year, the album drew praise for its thematic depth, musical experimentation, and overall heaviness. Taking inspiration from Jules Verne’s classic…

Finnish symphonic black metal outfit …And Oceans made a splash (pun intended) in 2023 with their critically acclaimed album “As in Gardens, So in Tombs.” Following a nearly two-decade hiatus, the band’s 2020 comeback album, “Cosmic World Mother,” was met with enthusiasm, and “As in Gardens, So in Tombs” proves to be a worthy successor.…

Canadian traditional metal outfit Gatekeeper solidified their place among the genre’s modern vanguard with their 2023 release, “From Western Shores.” Following a promising debut album, the band returns with a record that critics hail as a powerful and immersive experience, brimming with classic metal spirit and contemporary songwriting prowess. “From Western Shores” wastes no time…

Irish black/folk metal veterans Primordial unleashed their eighth studio album, “How It Ends,” in 2023. Shrouded in the question of whether it would be their final act, the album arrived with a sense of finality and introspection. Did “How It Ends” live up to the band’s legacy, or did it mark a whimper rather than…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Snake Dance Track 2: Sun and the Morning Star Track 3: World Tree Track 4: Become as One Track 5: Garden of the Sun Track 6: Spirits of the Oak Track 7: Fire Track 8: Crescent Moon 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: Spirits by Romuvos** Lithuanian folk metal band Romuvos has…

Finnish melodic death metal outfit Kalmah returned to the scene in March 2023 with a self-titled album, marking their ninth studio effort. After a successful exploration of diverse influences in previous releases, Kalmah seems to be circling back to their core sound on this record. Let’s dive into whether “Kalmah” delivers a fresh take on…

California-based death metal outfit VoidCeremony established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on their 2020 debut, “Entropic Reflections Continuum: Dimensional Unravel.” Their latest offering, “Threads of Unknowing,” released in April 2023, builds upon that foundation, pushing the boundaries of the genre with a unique blend of technicality, atmosphere, and progressive songwriting. A Brutal…