Reviews
Records the editors have actually sat with, scored out of ten. A high mark is an argument, not a favour, and the write-up has to earn it.
Æthĕrĭa Conscĭentĭa — The Blossoming
Ætheria Conscientia’s third album, The Blossoming, is a testament to their startling creative abilities, spanning six epic tracks that blend...
Darkthrone — It Beckons Us All.......
It Beckons Us All opens with "Howling Primitive Colonies," immediately immersing listeners in a dense, doom-laden atmosphere. The track, aft...
Evergrey — Theories of Emptiness
Swedish progressive metal titans Evergrey are set to release their fourteenth studio album, Theories of Emptiness, on June 7th, 2024, under...
Severe Torture — Torn from the Jaws of Death
Dutch death metal titans Severe Torture have returned with a vengeance on their latest album, Torn from the Jaws of Death. After a long hiat...
Witherfall — Sounds of the Forgotten
Witherfall burst onto the metal scene in 2017 with their dramatic debut Nocturnes and Requiems, capturing the attention of many with their b...
Rotting Christ — Pro Xristou
Rotting Christ, the name alone evokes an image of unfiltered death and blasphemy, a fitting description for the band that has been a corners...
As the Sun Falls — Kaamos
The Finnish metal band As the Sun Falls is back with their latest album Kaamos, released less than a year after their previous EP. The band,...
Pestilence — Levels of Perception
Dutch death metal legends Pestilence, helmed by Patrick Mameli (guitar/vocals) and joined by Rutger van Noordenburg (guitar), Michiel van de...
Saxon — Hell, Fire and Damnation
Saxon remains an unyielding force in heavy metal, persistently delivering quality music for over four decades. Hell, Fire and Damnation is t...
Overkill — Scorched
Who would have guessed that New Jersey's thrash legends Overkill would still be unleashing their ferocious sound in 2023? Yet here they are,...
Enforcer — Nostalgia
Enforcer, one of the most influential bands in the Swedish heavy metal scene, has once again demonstrated their musical prowess with their s...
Kalmah — Kalmah
Despite its low profile on mainstream end-of-year lists, Kalmah's self-titled album is a remarkable addition to their discography. Known for...
Sirenia — 1977
SIRENIA is embarking on an intriguing musical journey that has the potential to attract or lose fans, depending on their expectations. Movin...
Cattle Decapitation — Terrasite
In the realm of extreme music, few bands can match the sheer audacity and uncompromising brutality of Cattle Decapitation. With their tenth...
Besieged — Violence Beyond All Reason
BESIEGED have returned from the metal cosmos with “Violence Beyond All Reason” and it’s been worth the wait. Their signature biting stomp th...
Therion — Leviathan
Listening to Therion’s early releases, which were a mix of death and doom metal with symphonic elements, I was curious about where the band...
Kataklysm — Serenity in Fire
If you want grim-sounding, self-admittedly groove-infused death metal with blasting drums and intelligible growls, then this is the right al...