Category: Albums

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Higher Than the Stars Track 2: Redemption Track 3: Origin of Dreams Track 4: Powerlords Track 5: Alone Track 6: Heirs of the Descent Track 7: Sacrifice of Angels Track 8: Spirit of the Moon Track 9: Voices in the Wind 🎸 Album Review: Album Review: ‘Powerlords’ by Elettra Storm Elettra…

Hexvessel, the Finnish folk metal outfit, ventures into a new sonic territory with their sixth studio album, “Polar Veil.” While their previous works explored vibrant landscapes and rich mythology, “Polar Veil” embraces a colder, more introspective approach, immersing the listener in the desolate beauty of the Arctic. Does this departure from their established sound result…

Trha, the enigmatic Polish project helmed by Weronika Spyra, returns with “Alëce iΩic,” an album that transcends genre definition and plunges the listener into a world of ritualistic drone and oppressive dark ambient soundscapes. “Alëce iΩic” is not an album for the faint of heart; it’s a challenging and unsettling listen, but one that rewards…

Lunar Chamber, the Australian psychedelic rock outfit, embarks on a cosmic voyage with their sophomore album, “Shambhalic Vibrations.” Following their critically acclaimed 2018 debut, “Lunar Chamber” refines their sound, blending elements of space rock, psychedelia, and progressive rock to create a captivating and cerebrally stimulating listening experience. Is “Shambhalic Vibrations” a worthy follow-up, or does…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Midwinter Track 2: A Symphony of Light Track 3: Ad infinitas Track 4: Tempus fugit Track 5: A Wish Upon a Star Track 6: From the Stars and the Crescent Moon Track 7: The End of My Road 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: The End Of My Road by Far Beyond**…

Dead and Dripping, the one-man brutal death metal machine helmed by Evan Daniele, returns with “Blackened Cerebral Rifts,” an album that lives up to its name and then some. This isn’t just brutal death metal; it’s a technical labyrinth of monstrous riffs, guttural vocals, and enough chaotic energy to implode a star. “Blackened Cerebral Rifts”…

Haken, the British progressive metal juggernauts, return with their sixth studio album, “Fauna.” Following the critically acclaimed “Vector” (2018), “Fauna” finds the band in a reflective mood, exploring a wider range of influences while retaining their signature blend of technical prowess and catchy songwriting. Does “Fauna” mark a successful evolution for Haken, or does it…

Ebony Pendant explodes onto the scene with their self-titled debut album, a potent offering of raw black metal that revels in the genre’s grim aesthetics and blistering aggression. This isn’t black metal for the faint of heart; it’s a relentless assault on the senses, a descent into a world of lo-fi production, shrieking vocals, and…

Crypta, the all-female Brazilian death metal force, returns with their sophomore album, “Shades Of Sorrow.” Following their critically acclaimed 2021 debut, “Echoes of the Soul,” Crypta refines their sound on “Shades Of Sorrow,” delving deeper into the abyss of death metal with a denser soundscape, intricate songwriting, and a potent atmosphere of darkness and despair.…

Owlbear explodes onto the scene with their debut album, “Chaos to the Realm,” a potent concoction of classic heavy metal influences served with a fresh and energetic twist. This isn’t a mere retread of past glories; it’s a celebration of the genre’s core tenets, delivered with a youthful exuberance and a touch of contemporary flair.…

Warmen, the Finnish melodic death metal project led by keyboardist Janne Warman (Children of Bodom), returns with their sixth studio album, “Here for None.” This offering finds the band revisiting their signature blend of melodic death metal, neoclassical influences, and a dash of progressive flair. Does “Here for None” recapture the magic of Warmen’s earlier…

German progressive death metal outfit Alkaloid returns with “Numen,” their third full-length album. Following the critically acclaimed “Liquid Anatomy” (2018), “Numen” finds the band pushing the boundaries of the genre even further, with a dizzying blend of technical mastery, Lovecraftian influences, and moments of unexpected beauty. Does “Numen” solidify Alkaloid’s position as progressive death metal…

Weald & Woe, the American black metal outfit hailing from Boise, Idaho, returns with their sophomore album, “For the Good of the Realm.” This offering casts aside any doubts about their 2021 debut and establishes them as a force to be reckoned with in the realm of melodic black metal. “For the Good of the…

Belgian psychedelic black metal act Wolvennest embarks on a new sonic odyssey with their third album, “The Dark Path Towards the Light.” This offering marks a significant departure from their previous work, venturing into more atmospheric and introspective territory. Does “The Dark Path Towards the Light” illuminate a new path for Wolvennest, or does it…

Canadian atmospheric black metal outfit Miserere Luminis returns after a thirteen-year hiatus with their sophomore album, “Ordalie.” Following their critically acclaimed 2009 self-titled debut, “Ordalie” sees the band refine their sound, crafting a melancholic and immersive journey through despair and introspection. Does this long-awaited return live up to the legacy of their debut, or is…

German traditional heavy metal outfit Kerrigan explodes onto the scene with their debut album, “Bloodmoon.” This offering is a love letter to the genre’s golden age, brimming with soaring vocals, fist-pumping riffs, and a healthy dose of youthful exuberance. Does “Bloodmoon” simply retread familiar territory, or does it breathe new life into the classic heavy…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: 1. Action De Grace Track 2: 2. Alright Already Now Track 3: 3. Move Right Out Of Here Track 4: 4. Welcome To Hell Track 5: 5. The Electric Index Eel Track 6: 6. The Devil Stole The Beat From The Lord Track 7: 7. Dogday Mornings Track 8: 8. Venus…

Polish progressive rock veterans Riverside return with their tenth studio album, “ID.Entity.” Following a five-year hiatus, the band ventures into new sonic territory, exploring themes of self-discovery and the struggle to maintain a sense of identity in an increasingly digital world. Does “ID.Entity” mark a successful evolution for Riverside, or does it stray too far…

Khanate, the legendary doom metal supergroup featuring Stephen O’Malley (Sunn O))), James Plotkin (OLD), Alan Dubin (Old Man Gloom), and Tim Wyskida (Blind Idiot God), returns after a fourteen-year hiatus with their earth-shattering album, “To Be Cruel.” This isn’t a mere comeback; it’s a pulverizing reminder of why Khanate remains a revered force in the…

Uada, the American atmospheric black metal outfit led by Jake Superchi, returns with their fourth album, “Crepuscule Natura.” This offering follows a period of growth and experimentation for the band, evident in the album’s polished production and a focus on melodic hooks alongside their signature darkness. Does “Crepuscule Natura” mark a successful evolution for Uada,…