Category: Albums

Hailing from the frozen wastelands of Montreal, Quebec, black/death metal duo Profane Order returns from the crypt with their sophomore album, “One Nightmare Unto Another.” Originally written in 1992 but left unreleased, this album offers a potent blend of old-school death metal aggression and a touch of the cavernous atmosphere characteristic of black metal. Let’s…

Swedish melodic death metal outfit Hrothgar steps out of the frozen fjords and onto the battlefield with their debut album, “Rise of Ragnarök.” This album is a blizzard of icy riffs, pounding drums, and Quentin “Q.K.” Koch’s fierce vocals, all woven together with tales of Norse mythology and apocalyptic battles. Let’s grab our axes and…

Hailing from the fertile grounds of Kolkata, India, extreme metal duo Tetragrammacide return with their latest offering, “Typho-Tantric Aphorisms from the Arachneophidian Qur’an.” This album title, like the music it contains, is a whirlwind of esoteric references, blistering brutality, and unsettling beauty. Let’s embark on this whirlwind journey, track by track, and see if Tetragrammacide…

Spanish black metallers Voidescent return from the shadows with their debut full-length album, “Dust and Embers.” Following a well-received EP five years ago, Voidescent unleashes a storm of icy riffs, fierce vocals, and a thematic exploration of nihilism and existential dread. Let’s delve into this sonic inferno track by track and see if Voidescent ignites…

Hailing from Mexico City, Freeroad bursts onto the scene with their debut album, “Do What You Feel!” This offering throws it back to the golden age of heavy metal, with soaring vocals, blazing guitars, and a youthful exuberance that injects fresh energy into a familiar sound. Let’s crank up the volume and delve into “Do…

Danish death metal veterans Undergang return from the crypt with a new mini-album, “De syv stadier af fordærv” (The Seven Stages of Corruption). This vicious offering delivers a potent blend of pummeling riffs, guttural growls, and a bleak atmosphere that perfectly captures the album’s title. Let’s delve into this sonic abyss track by track and…

German black metallers Thron return from the shadows with their fourth full-length album, “Dust.” This offering delivers a potent blend of their signature melodic black metal with thrash and death metal influences, all woven together with a thematic focus on the impermanence of existence. Let’s embark on this melancholic journey track by track and see…

Hailing from the misty shores of Snohomish, Washington, the duo of Vision Master unveils their debut album, “Sceptre.” This offering is a genre-bending exploration of heavy metal, drawing influences from thrash, punk, and even a touch of black metal, all woven together with a unique science fiction narrative. Let’s strap on our spacesuits and delve…

Albionic Hermeticism, the one-man project of O. W. G. A., returns with their latest opus, “Nova Nativitas Mundi” (New Birth of the World). This conceptual black metal album delves into a bizarre and fascinating narrative – a royal alchemist’s quest to establish a new Galactic Imperium fueled by dark forces. Let’s embark on this occult…

French black metal act Epheles returns from a twelve-year hiatus with their aptly titled album, “Promesses” (Promises). This atmospheric offering promises a descent into icy soundscapes, spiritual exploration, and a touch of melancholy. Let’s embark on this introspective journey, track by track, and see if “Promesses” fulfills its promise of a captivating black metal experience…

Extermination Dismemberment, the purveyors of all things slamming brutal death metal, return with their long-awaited sophomore album, “Dehumanization Protocol.” This offering promises a sonic assault that pits humanity against a rising tide of sentient machines in a brutal fight for survival. Let’s dissect this mechanical monstrosity track by track and see if “Dehumanization Protocol” delivers…

German black metal veterans Non Est Deus return from the shadows with their fourth full-length album, “Legacy.” This offering continues the band’s tradition of scathing anti-religious themes, delivered with a potent blend of icy riffs, blast beats, and venomous vocals. Let’s delve into this sonic assault on organized religion, track by track, and see if…

Dutch symphonic metal titans Within Temptation return with their seventh studio album, “Bleed Out.” This offering marks a continuation of their signature sound, blending heavy riffs and soaring vocals with orchestral flourishes. However, “Bleed Out” also hints at a darker and more urgent direction, tackling themes of loss, war, and societal division. Let’s embark on…

German newcomers Firmament erupt onto the scene with their debut album, “We Don’t Rise, We Just Fall.” This offering is a love letter to the classic sounds of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), brimming with infectious riffs, soaring vocals, and a healthy dose of youthful exuberance. Let’s crank the volume and headbang…

Sweden’s Isole return with their eighth studio album, “Anesidora.” This offering dives deep into the well of traditional Swedish doom metal, delivering a melancholic soundscape rich with mournful melodies, crushing riffs, and Daniel Bryntse’s signature clean vocals – with a few unexpected growls thrown in for good measure. Let’s embark on this sorrowful journey, track…

Legendary US power metallers Legendry return with their highly anticipated third album, “Time Immortal Wept.” This ambitious concept album delves into the ongoing saga of the Earthwarrior, a prophesied hero destined to save a world on the brink of oblivion. Let’s embark on this epic metal journey, track by track, and see if “Time Immortal…

🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: We Rise We Fall Track 2: The End of Reason Track 3: Painful Conflict Track 4: Unforeseen Obstacles Track 5: Perfect Prey Track 6: Soul Piercing Sorrow Track 7: Into Temptation Track 8: Self Destructive Emotions Track 9: Oblivion Track 10: By Design 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: Morta Skuld –…

Swedish traditional metal outfit Screamer returns with their fifth studio album, “Kingmaker.” This offering throws back to the glory days of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), delivering a potent blend of soaring vocals, galloping riffs, and fist-pumping anthems. Let’s crank the volume and delve into this sonic time capsule, track by track,…

Italian power metal veterans Secret Sphere return with their tenth studio album, “Blackened Heartbeat.” This offering marks a stylistic departure from their usual brand of exuberant power metal, venturing into darker territory with a focus on progressive elements and symphonic grandeur. Let’s embark on this introspective journey, track by track, and see if “Blackened Heartbeat”…

Norwegian black metal veterans Tsjuder return from the frozen north with their seventh studio album, “Helvegr.” This offering delivers a blistering assault of raw aggression, icy riffs, and frontman Nag’s signature shrieking vocals. Let’s delve into this sonic blizzard, track by track, and see if “Helvegr” upholds Tsjuder’s legacy of sonic brutality or loses its…