Category: Albums

Swedish veterans Heavy Load are back with a vengeance on their latest release, “Riders of the Ancient Storm.” This album marks a triumphant return to form, brimming with the classic heavy metal energy that made them pioneers of the NWOBHM movement in the early eighties. A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane (Without Feeling Dated) From…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Banger Track 2: Ketamine & Cola Track 3: Dynamite Track 4: Just the Way She Goes Track 5: Blacked Out Track 6: Yob on a Rampage Track 7: 1979 Trans Am Track 8: All Charged Up Track 9: Chancer Track 10: Wheels 🎸 Album Review: ‘The Drowns’ have returned with their…

Tribunal, a Canadian duo, unleashes their debut album, “The Weight of Remembrance,” offering a potent blend of crushing doom riffs, sorrowful melodies, and captivating atmosphere. This is not simply an album; it’s an immersive journey through emotional depths, exploring themes of loss, despair, and the enduring weight of memory. A Bell Tolls: The Haunting Introduction…

Bonjour Tristesse, the one-man black metal project from Germany’s Nathanael, unleashes a primal scream on their latest offering, “Against Leviathan.” This four-song, forty-minute odyssey dives headfirst into the abyss of existential dread, channeling raw emotion into a blistering sonic assault. A Lo-Fi Onslaught: Embracing the Rawness of Black Metal “Against Leviathan” eschews the polished production…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Made Of Metal – Durbin Track 2: Screaming Steel – Durbin Track 3: Where They Stand – Durbin Track 4: Hallows – Durbin Track 5: Power Of The Reaper – Durbin Track 6: Blazing High – Durbin Track 7: Beyond The Night – Durbin Track 8: The Worshipper 1897 – Durbin…

Incantation, the undisputed pioneers of death-doom, return from the abyss with their latest offering, “Unholy Deification.” This album is a masterclass in sonic brutality, a testament to the band’s enduring legacy and their unwavering commitment to all things blasphemous. A Familiar Stench, Reinvigorated: The Essence of Incantation “Unholy Deification” doesn’t stray far from the formula…

Canadian occult rock champions Blood Ceremony return after a seven-year hiatus with “The Old Ways Remain,” an album that both embraces their established sound and hints at exciting new directions. This latest offering is a potent concoction of psychedelic doom, infused with folk influences and a dash of pop sensibility, solidifying their place as one…

Sammath, the Swedish black metal project helmed by the enigmatic A.C., returns with “Grebbeberg,” an album that plunges listeners into the frigid depths of atmospheric black metal. This follow-up to their 2018 critically acclaimed debut, “Förfädernas Äventyr,” builds upon that foundation, offering a chilling soundscape steeped in Scandinavian folklore and existential dread. A Lo-Fi Canvas…

Sweden’s Carnosus returns with “Visions of Infinihility,” a sophomore album that delivers a potent blend of technical death metal with thrash influences. Following their impressive 2017 debut, “Dogma of the Deceased,” Carnosus refines their sound on this new release, offering a tighter, more focused assault on the senses. Breakneck Speed and Technical Mastery: “Visions of…

Swedish heavy metal traditionalists Enforcer return with their sixth studio album, “Nostalgia,” a title that perfectly encapsulates the record’s essence. This energetic and hook-laden offering is a celebration of all things 80s heavy metal, packed with soaring vocals, blazing guitar riffs, and fist-pumping anthems. A Return to Roots: Following their critically acclaimed but slightly more…

Brazilian death metal duo Fossilization unleash their debut full-length album, “Leprous Daylight,” a crushing display of unrelenting brutality and cavernous atmosphere. Following a string of acclaimed demos and splits, Fossilization solidifies their reputation as a band to watch within the extreme metal scene. “Leprous Daylight” is a punishing listen, but for those seeking an immersive…

Finnish power metallers Excalion return with their sixth studio album, “Once Upon a Time,” a title that evokes a sense of classic fantasy and epic storytelling. Does the album live up to its fairytale promise? Let’s delve into the world of Excalion and see if “Once Upon a Time” delivers the melodic might and heroic…

Fleshvessel’s debut album, “Yearning: Promethean Fates Sealed,” is a genre-bending odyssey that defies easy categorization. Emerging from the shadows, this enigmatic act throws a metaphorical kitchen sink of influences into their sonic cauldron, crafting a hauntingly beautiful and undeniably chaotic listening experience. Is it a masterpiece of audacious experimentation, or a case of too many…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: The Price (live) Track 2: Third Law (live) Track 3: Rewind (live) Track 4: The Flood (live) Track 5: Triumphant (live) Track 6: Within My Fence (live) Track 7: Red (live) Track 8: Slave (live) Track 9: Moon (live) Track 10: Down (live) 🎸 Album Review: Einar Solberg, the mastermind behind…

Ningen Isu, the legendary Japanese psychedelic rock band, returns with their 13th studio album, “Shikisokuzekū,” a captivating blend of retro rock influences, experimental elements, and the band’s signature melancholic sound. Following their critically acclaimed 2019 album, “Synchro no Ranbu,” Ningen Isu continues to push the boundaries of their genre, delivering a listening experience that is…

Godflesh, the industrial metal pioneers, are back with a vengeance on their ninth studio album, “Purge.” Following a critically acclaimed reunion and a string of well-received albums, “Purge” marks a significant return to form, channeling the raw power and sonic devastation that defined their early work. This review delves into the crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere,…

Swedish traditional heavy metallers Air Raid return with their fourth studio album, “Fatal Encounter.” Following a string of well-received releases that cemented their place in the new wave of Swedish metal, “Fatal Encounter” sees the band refine their sound while staying true to their roots. This review explores the album’s potent blend of classic influences,…

One of Nine emerges from the shadows with their debut album, “Eternal Sorcery,” offering a potent blend of classic black metal elements and a modern production sheen. This review explores the strengths and weaknesses of this promising first outing from the mysterious American act. A Love Letter to the Second Wave: “Eternal Sorcery” is a…

Slovakian power metallers Signum Regis return with their seventh studio album, “Undivided,” a forceful declaration of their unwavering commitment to the genre’s core tenets. Following the critically acclaimed “The Seal of a New World” (2019), “Undivided” refines the band’s signature sound, delivering a potent blend of soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and fist-pumping anthems. Is…

Arnaut Pavle unleashes a torrent of sonic violence with their debut album, “Transylvanian Glare.” This offering from the one-man black metal project is a raw, unrelenting assault on the senses, steeped in the icy atmosphere and blistering aggression of the genre. “Transylvanian Glare” is not for the faint of heart, but for those seeking a…