Category: Albums

Hailing from Leeds, UK, Pest Control unleashes a debut album, “Don’t Test the Pest,” that’s a potent cocktail of crossover thrash fury. This offering is a love letter to the genre’s golden age, brimming with breakneck tempos, mosh-worthy riffs, and a healthy dose of youthful aggression. Does “Don’t Test the Pest” simply retread familiar territory,…

Los Angeles-based quintet Wings of Steel takes flight with their debut album, “Gates of Twilight.” This offering is a love letter to the golden age of heavy metal, brimming with soaring vocals, fist-pumping riffs, and a healthy dose of power metal theatricality. Does “Gates of Twilight” simply echo the past, or does it offer a…

Japanese metal veterans Onmyo-za make a triumphant return after a nearly five-year hiatus with their latest album, “Ryūō Dōji.” This long-awaited release proves the wait was worth it, showcasing a band firing on all cylinders and refusing to be tamed by time. Fans familiar with Onmyo-za’s unique blend of traditional Japanese influences and heavy metal…

Ulthar emerges from the cosmic void with “Helionomicon,” the second half of a monstrous two-album release alongside “Anthronomicon.” Both albums explore the vastness of space and the mysteries it holds, but “Helionomicon” takes a distinctly different approach. While “Anthronomicon” offered a more concise and direct onslaught of death metal brilliance, “Helionomicon” embraces a grander, more…

Jag Panzer, a titan of American heavy metal, has stormed back onto the scene with their latest offering, “The Hallowed,” released in June 2023. This album marks a powerful return to form, showcasing the band’s signature blend of soaring vocals, pummeling riffs, and epic storytelling. “The Hallowed” wastes no time in flexing its metallic muscle.…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Alive Track 2: Find What You’re Looking For Track 3: Done Doin Me Track 4: Not Afraid to Fall Track 5: Tell Me What You Want Track 6: Give It All Track 7: Love Comes Track 8: Broken Track 9: Livin Out Loud Track 10: Does’t Feel That Way 🎸 Album…

Ruïm, the brainchild of black metal veteran Blasphemer (Mayhem, Aura Noir), unleashes a potent debut album, “Black Royal Spiritism – I​.​ O Sino da Igreja.” This offering transcends traditional black metal, weaving a tapestry of blistering aggression, haunting atmosphere, and unexpected melody. The album opens with the epic “Blood.Sacrifice.Enthronement,” a microcosm of Ruïm’s approach. The…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Enter the Void Track 2: ELEGY Track 3: ENEMY Track 4: In the Darkness Track 5: Cloudreader Track 6: Here We Are Track 7: CYCLONE Track 8: Fairytale Track 9: The Horizon Awaits Track 10: HYMN 🎸 Album Review: Swiss symphonic metal band Illumishade has once again captivated listeners with their…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Intro Track 2: Night of the Witch Track 3: The Chosen One Track 4: One Billion Skulls Track 5: Evil Spell Track 6: Worms Track 7: Return to the Night of the Witch 🎸 Album Review: Dopelord, the Polish stoner/doom metal quartet, has returned with their latest offering ‘Songs for Satan’,…

Alice Cooper throws it back to his roots with the release of “Breadcrumbs,” a six-song EP that pays homage to the gritty garage rock scene of his Detroit stomping grounds. Originally a limited-edition vinyl release in 2019, “Breadcrumbs” has been re-released on CD in April 2024, complete with bonus tracks to entice longtime fans. The…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Cervus Venator Track 2: The Promethean Spark Track 3: Pilgrimage to Oblivion Track 4: Twice Born Track 5: A Taste of the Ambrosia Track 6: Anima Extraneae Track 7: Blood Trails to Love Track 8: Hubris and Blue Devils Track 9: The Distance Between Us Track 10: At the Heart of…

Floridian death metal veterans Deicide return with their 13th studio album, “Banished By Sin,” a release that proves they haven’t mellowed with age. If anything, they’ve gotten even more blasphemous. Deicide has always been a band known for their uncompromising brutality and anti-Christian lyrics. “Banished By Sin” doesn’t deviate from this formula. Songs like “Bury…

Canadian metal outfit Spiritbox makes a strong case for being the next big thing in the genre with their debut album, “Eternal Blue.” Fronted by the captivating Courtney LaPlante, Spiritbox blends elements of metalcore, progressive metal, and even pop into a sound that is both catchy and crushing. “Eternal Blue” is an emotional rollercoaster ride.…

Norwegian black metal pioneers Darkthrone continue their genre-hopping odyssey with “It Beckons Us All,” their twentieth studio album. This latest release defies easy categorization, offering a smorgasbord of influences that will surprise even the most die-hard fans. Gone are the days of the raw, icy black metal of their early albums. “It Beckons Us All”…

Australian metal outfit Diamond Construct returns with a sonic explosion on their sophomore album, “Angel Killer Zero.” This ambitious effort throws metalcore, trap, and electronic influences into a blender, creating a sound that is both brutal and strangely catchy. Gone are the more traditional metalcore leanings of their self-titled debut. “Angel Killer Zero” embraces a…

Finnish progressive metal outfit Wheel takes a decidedly darker turn on their latest album, “Charismatic Leaders.” Shedding some of the melodic flourishes of their previous releases, the band crafts a more aggressive and conceptually focused effort that tackles themes of media manipulation and societal control. Right from the opening track, “Empire,” Wheel establishes a sense…

Get ready for a genre-bending thrill ride with Sessyhousespacecowboy’s latest album, “Coup De Grace.” This audacious release defies categorization, seamlessly blending elements of hip-hop, electronic music, and even anime soundtracks into a cohesive and electrifying soundscape. Sessyhousespacecowboy, the moniker of the enigmatic Japanese producer, takes center stage with his signature frenetic energy. Tracks like “NANIKABAN”…

Mongolian folk metal outfit The Hu brings their unique brand of throat singing and galloping rhythms to the world stage with “Live at Glastonbury,” a new live album capturing their electrifying performance at the famed 2023 Glastonbury Festival. The album explodes out of the gate with the pulse-pounding “The Great Chinggis Khan,” immediately establishing the…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Mind Out of Mind Track 2: Good-Looking Track 3: In the Lost & Found Track 4: Time Will Tell… Track 5: Tell Me the Lore Track 6: Millipede Man Track 7: Answers in the Glass Track 8: Good-Looking (radio version) 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: ‘Mind Out Of Mind’ by K’mono**…

Nightmarer’s sophomore album, “Deformity Adrift,” is a punishing and rewarding journey into the abyss of dissonant death metal. Clocking in at a lean 32 minutes, the album wastes no time in assaulting the listener with a relentless barrage of atonal riffs, pummeling drums, and guttural vocals. A Brutal Symphony of Dissonance From the opening track,…