Album Reviews
Dive deep into the world of heavy metal and hard rock with our in-depth album reviews. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer, we cover the latest releases from iconic legends to rising stars. Expect honest, detailed critiques that explore everything from raw musicality and technical prowess to lyrical depth and production quality. Our reviews capture the power, energy, and emotion that make metal and rock genres stand out, offering insights into both classic albums and fresh, boundary-pushing sounds. Stay updated with the best in heavy music, and discover your next favorite album!
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Album Review: BLOODBATH – The Arrow of Satan is Drawn
As a fan of Metal including an emphasis on certain musicians as influencers and trailblazers, I’ve always liked the idea…
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Album Review: FIFTH ANGEL – The Third Secret
For those unfortunately not familiar with Fifth Angel, the band was formed in Seattle, WA by high school friends in…
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Album Review: ALL THAT REMAINS – Victim Of The New Disease
Last week, we learned about the untimely passing of OLI HERBERT as a result of an accident at his home in…
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Album Review: FIGHT THE FURY – Still Breathing
ABOUT THE BAND Heavy music provided the perfect vehicle for JOHN COOPER. For as much as writing for FIGHT THE…
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Album Review: HIGH ON FIRE – Electric Messiah
Perhaps I’m dating myself when I say I can’t believe that it has been twenty years since High on Fire…
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Album Review: BEHEMOTH – I Loved You At Your Darkest
It must be lonely at the top. After all foes are vanquished, one finds the next competition to be against…
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Album Review: ANAAL NATHRAKH – A New Kind of Horror
Growing up in the 1980s lent itself to establishing many powerfully gripping narratives that influenced a burgeoning youth’s worldview. From…
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Album Review: TANTRIC – Mercury Retrograde
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there are some bands that you just know what you’re…
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Album Review: HANGMAN’S CHAIR – Banlieue Triste
While France may not be seen as the center of Extreme Metal, it is not surprising that true talent hails…
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Album Review: REVOCATION – The Outer Ones
Revocation is defined as the official cancellation of a decree, decision, or promise. So, what has been revoked by this…
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Album Review: ATREYU – In Our Wake
IN OUR WAKE IS THE LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN FOR ATREYU For the band ATREYU, 2018 marks another milestone in their…
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Album Review: CLUTCH – Book of Bad Decisions
Once again Lovelies, CLUTCH keeps their handshake promise with fans to put out new music as Weathermaker Records releases the…
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Album Review: THE SPIRIT – Sounds From The Vortex
All fans of classic 1990s European Black/Death Metal should take notice of The Spirit who have just recently released their…
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Album Review: BAEST – Danse Macabre
Perhaps living at the epicenter of the oncoming mega-storm hurricane looming along the coast, spiraling to bring doom to all…
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Album Review: Integrity/Krieg – Split EP
Seeing this release, I instantly connected knowing it had to be covered. Integrity helped write the book on metallic Hardcore. …
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Album Review: DRAGHKAR – The Endless Howling Abyss
When thinking of underground brutal old school Death Metal, one probably does not first list Los Angeles. Despite this fact,…
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Album Review: BLACK COFFEE – Take One
I have to be honest with you my sweet snickerdoodles, when I heard the intro of the first song I…
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Album Review: OBSCURA – Diluvium
Obscura is a Progressive Death Metal band from Germany. Founded in 2002 by guitarists/vocalist Steffen Kummerer, the band have just…
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Album Review: PHOENIX RISING – Ignite
I believe in fate, kismet, if you will. So, when I stumbled a crossed the email from this bands publicist…
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Album Review: IMMORTAL – Northern Chaos Gods
Rejoice for the fact that one of the most brilliant yet savage bands from 27 years ago has released an…