Category: Albums

Swedish thrashers Tyranex unleash a potent dose of old-school fury on their 2023 album, “Reasons For The Slaughter.” This is a no-frills, high-octane celebration of classic thrash metal, delivered with infectious enthusiasm and a healthy dose of technical prowess. While not entirely groundbreaking, “Reasons For The Slaughter” is a thoroughly enjoyable listen that will leave…

The Dutch veterans of Legion of the Damned return in 2023 with “The Poison Chalice,” a potent blend of thrash and death metal that showcases their unrelenting ferocity and decades of experience. This ten-track assault is a masterclass in extreme metal, offering a satisfying mix of old-school influences and a modern production sheen. While some…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: People of the Smoke Track 2: These Passing Clouds Track 3: Taking You Down Track 4: Found and Lost Track 5: Enter the Ring Track 6: Get Me Out! Track 7: Ghost Moon and Living Love Track 8: Circo Inferno Track 9: Breakout Track 10: All at Sea 🎸 Album Review:…

German power metal veterans Primal Fear return in 2023 with a scorching new album, “Code Red.” This eleven-track powerhouse is a celebration of everything that makes the band great: soaring vocals, pummeling riffs, catchy choruses, and an infectious sense of energy. “Code Red” is a guaranteed fist-pumper, a potent reminder of Primal Fear’s enduring legacy…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Night Shadows Track 2: Around the World Track 3: Under the Southern Light Track 4: Battle Dogs Track 5: Ritual Blade Track 6: Ghost of a Dream Track 7: Knights of Leather Track 8: Going Back Home Track 9: They Are Falling Track 10: Filhos do Metal (Xeque-Mate cover) 🎸 Album…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: 10,000 Volts Track 2: Walkin’ on the Moon Track 3: Cosmic Heart Track 4: Cherry Medicine Track 5: Back Into My Arms Again Track 6: Fightin’ for Life Track 7: Blinded Track 8: Constantly Cute Track 9: Life of a Stranger Track 10: Up in the Sky 🎸 Album Review: Ace…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: The Catalyst Track 2: Insatiable Track 3: Damnation Flame Track 4: Liberated Track 5: Re-Vision Track 6: Interference Track 7: Stay a Little While Track 8: Ecstasy Track 9: Breaking the Waves Track 10: Outer Dimensions 🎸 Album Review: Amaranthe, the Swedish powerhouse known for their unique blend of metal, pop,…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Autonomic Sarcophagy Track 2: Vomit Altar Track 3: Gay for God Track 4: Berdella of Blood Track 5: A-bomb Track Track 6: Sexual Aggressor Track 7: Missionary Opposition Track 8: Primordial Rage Track 9: Husks 🎸 Album Review: Atoll’s latest offering, “Inhuman Implants,” is a visceral journey into the darkest realms…

American progressive metal veterans Redemption roared back onto the scene in March 2023 with their eighth studio album, “I Am the Storm.” After a four-year hiatus, the band delivers a powerful and dynamic record that showcases their signature blend of melody and muscle. The title track, “I Am the Storm,” sets the tone for the…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: No Pain No Gain Track 2: Conquer Track 3: Hey Bro Can You Spot Me? Track 4: Judgment Day Track 5: Everybody Pities the Weak Track 6: Don’t Be Lazy Track 7: Get Down Track 8: Destroy the Machines Track 9: MeatGrinder Track 10: I Never Quit 🎸 Album Review: “Austrian…

Spirit Adrift cements their place as modern traditional metal masters with their latest offering, “Ghost at the Gallows.” This 2022 release expands on the band’s foundation of classic influences, weaving in deeper emotional resonance and a touch of cinematic flair. The album opens with a bang. The title track sets the bar high, with a…

Italian power metal outfit Frozen Crown solidifies their position as a force to be reckoned with in the genre with their latest release, “Call of the North.” This 2023 album marks a significant step forward, showcasing a band firing on all cylinders and delivering their most cohesive and energetic effort to date. The title track…

Montréal’s death metal outfit, Phobocosm, returns with a vengeance on their 2023 release, “Foreordained.” This aptly titled album serves as the culmination of a trilogy, showcasing a band at the peak of their powers and delivering a masterclass in crushing brutality. “Foreordained” isn’t for the faint of heart. From the opening riffs of the first…

Montreal’s death metal outfit, Phobocosm, returns with their third and potentially final album, “Foreordained.” This ten-track offering dives headfirst into the abyss of death, exploring themes of mortality and the inevitable end with their signature brand of crushing brutality. A Cohesive Descent into Darkness “Foreordained” isn’t simply a collection of songs; it’s a cohesive journey.…

Japan’s Gotsu Totsu Kotsu (translated as “violent, abrupt, and fractured bones”) return with their aptly titled “Back From the Underworld.” This ferocious five-year follow-up to their last album delivers a potent blend of technical death metal mastery and slam-infused brutality. A Technical Onslaught From the opening riffs of “Descent to Putrefaction,” it’s clear Gotsu Totsu…

In the realm of extreme music, the Netherlands has carved out a unique niche for itself, producing a diverse array of bands that push the boundaries of sound and style. Among these, Laster stands out as a force to be reckoned with, their music a potent blend of black metal, post-metal, and krautrock, infused with…

Norwegian thrashers Inculter return with their third studio album, “Morbid Origin,” a potent offering that wastes no time reminding listeners why they’re torchbearers of the genre’s old-school spirit. Released in December 2023, the album is a riff-fueled frenzy, drawing inspiration from thrash metal’s golden age while injecting a modern edge. Inculter doesn’t stray far from…

Spanish outfit Altarage returns with their sixth full-length album, “Worst Case Scenario,” a fitting title for a record that plunges the listener into a sonic abyss of despair and existential dread. Released in 2023 on Doomentia Records, the album showcases the band’s mastery of crafting unsettling atmospheres and bone-crushing heaviness. “Worst Case Scenario” is a…

Hailing from Saint Petersburg, Russia, Edoma casts a long shadow with their debut album, “Buried by Permafrost.” Released in April 2023, this offering is a haunting exploration of the unforgiving Siberian landscape, both physical and metaphorical. Through a blend of atmospheric black metal, post-metal, and folk influences, Edoma weaves a tapestry of sonic desolation that…

British heavy metal veterans Raven return in 2023 with their fifteenth studio album, All Hell’s Breaking Loose. Anyone familiar with the band’s legacy of pioneering NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) will find this album a familiar, adrenaline-fueled ride. The Gallagher brothers, John (bass, vocals) and Mark (guitars), haven’t lost a step in their…