Author: Metal Storm

Chilean thrashers Demoniac return with their third album, “Nube Negra” (Spanish for “Dark Cloud”), a release that promises to be their darkest and most aggressive yet. Released in September 2023, the album marks a continuation of the band’s evolution, incorporating fresh elements alongside their signature thrash attack. “Nube Negra” boasts eight tracks clocking in at…

Horrendous, the rising stars of progressive death metal, returned in 2023 with their critically acclaimed album, “Ontological Mysterium.” This record marked a turning point for the band, showcasing their ability to deliver a thrilling death metal experience while pushing the boundaries of the genre. “Ontological Mysterium” is a lean and mean album, clocking in at…

Canadian progressive death metal outfit Tomb Mold returned in 2023 with a bang, unleashing their fourth studio album, “The Enduring Spirit.” After a four-year hiatus following their critically acclaimed “Planetary Clairvoyance,” the band returns with a renewed sense of purpose, venturing into uncharted territories while retaining their signature sonic assault. “The Enduring Spirit” marks a…

Overkill, the veteran thrash metal band from New Jersey, delivered a potent shot of aggression with their 20th studio album, “Scorched,” which arrived in April 2023. Marking their longest gap between albums (four years since “The Wings of War”), “Scorched” finds Overkill revitalized and recapture the intensity that made them thrash metal pioneers. The album…

Cult metal veterans Cirith Ungol returned in 2023 with a vengeance, unleashing their album Dark Parade upon the world. This offering marks their second since their reformation and proves the band hasn’t lost a step in their ability to craft crushing, atmospheric metal. Dark Parade is a stark departure from Cirith Ungol’s earlier fantasy-themed works.…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…