Author: Metal Storm
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Church of Misery Returns With “Born Under a Mad Sign”
Tokyo’s legendary doom outfit, Church of Misery, is back with a vengeance. After a seven-year hiatus, they’ve unleashed “Born Under a Mad Sign,” an album that’s arguably their heaviest and most disturbing yet. The band’s signature style – crushing riffs, pummeling drums, and vocalist Kazuhiro Asaeda’s menacing growl – remains firmly intact. But “Born Under…
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Cryptopsy Rises From the Ashes: A Review of “As Gomorrah Burns”
Canadian technical death metal veterans, Cryptopsy, roared back onto the scene in September 2023 with their eighth studio album, “As Gomorrah Burns.” After a tumultuous period marked by lineup changes and a less-than-stellar received album, “The Unspoken King,” Cryptopsy had a lot to prove. Does “As Gomorrah Burns” live up to the legacy of their…
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Helms Deep Summons the Glory Days of Metal with “Treacherous Ways”
Helms Deep crashes onto the scene with their debut album, “Treacherous Ways,” a love letter to the golden age of heavy metal. This isn’t some derivative imitation, though. Helms Deep injects enough modern muscle and songwriting savvy to create an album that feels fresh and exciting. Fans of classic metal titans like Judas Priest, Iron…
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A History of Infected Rain
Infected Rain: A Force of Nature in the Metal Scene Hailing from Moldova, Infected Rain is a band that has been making waves in the metal scene with their unique blend of aggressive riffs, haunting melodies, and powerful vocals. Formed in 2008 by vocalist Lena Scissorhands, Infected Rain quickly gained a following for their intense…
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Sorcerer Unleashes Darkness and Beauty with “Reign of the Reaper”
Swedish heavy metal outfit Sorcerer returned in October 2023 with their fourth studio album, “Reign of the Reaper,” solidifying their place as masters of modern riff-driven music. This offering showcases the band’s signature blend of aggression and melody, taking their sound to even darker and heavier places. “Reign of the Reaper” is not for the…
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Album Review: Spectral Voice – Sparagmos
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Be Cadaver Track 2: Red Feasts Condensed Into One Track 3: Sinew Censer Track 4: Death’s Knell Rings in Eternity 🎸 Album Review: Spectral Voice, the Colorado-based death-doom metal band known for their cavernous sound and haunting atmospheres, has returned with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Sparagmos’. Released on April 13,…
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Sacramento Band Oromet Releases Crushing Debut “Oromet”
California’s doom metal scene gets a new inhabitant with the arrival of Sacramento’s Oromet and their self-titled debut album, released in June 2023. Formed by members of other bands in the local scene, Oromet brings together atmospheric elements with the crushing weight of doom metal, creating a soundscape that is both beautiful and devastating. The…
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A History of In Vain
Title: Unveiling the Epic Journey of In Vain: A Progressive Metal Force In the vast landscape of metal music, there exists a hidden gem that has been steadily carving its own path with a unique blend of progressive and extreme metal elements. This gem is none other than the Norwegian powerhouse known as In Vain.…
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Frozen Soul’s Glacial Domination: A Frigid Onslaught of Modern Death Metal
Texas death metal outfit Frozen Soul returns with their sophomore album, Glacial Domination, released in May 2023 on Century Media Records. Following their critically acclaimed debut, Crypt of Ice, the band builds upon their foundation of old-school death metal with a touch of modern flair, solidifying their place at the forefront of the genre’s resurgence.…
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A History of The Last Ten Seconds Of Life
Title: Unveiling the Brutal Legacy of The Last Ten Seconds Of Life The Last Ten Seconds Of Life emerged from the murky depths of Pennsylvania in 2010, unleashing a sonic onslaught that would leave a lasting impact on the metal scene. Known for their bone-crushing breakdowns, guttural vocals, and relentless energy, this band quickly carved…