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: VICTOR LOVE – Technomancy
On May 6th, 2016, the music world was gifted with an Industrial/Techno lovers wet dream, the new album by Victor…
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Album Review: ANOTHER LOST YEAR – Alien Architect
People who review albums, like I do, usually listen to a band for the first time and are able to…
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Album Review: NO SINNER – Old Habits Die Hard
Written by Gareth Franklin It’s been two years since No Sinner’s debut album, Boo Hoo Hoo, graced our earholes, and…
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Album Review: THE VIRGINMARYS – Divides
The Virginmarys were my “nearly” band. They’ve played a venue close to my house a few times, yet each time…
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Album Review: DASH|TEN – Dash|Ten
Hailing from Louisville, KY, rock/punk band Dash|Ten's self-titled debut album provides a glimpse into an interesting take on a well-worn…
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Album Review: VO’DEVIL STOKES – Black Snake
Russian band Vo'Devil Stokes debut album, Black Snake, is a daring first album from a group looking to hit big…
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Album Review: SUNFLOWER DEAD – It’s Time To Get Weird
SoCal-based theatrical rock band Sunflower Dead are certainly... different. In fact, the title of their newest album, It's Time To…
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Album Review: KVELERTAK – Nattesferd
Norwegian sextet Kvelertak are certainly a band with a vision of who they are. They ignore the tradition of recording…
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Album Review: RICHARDS/CRANE – Richards/Crane
Review by Gareth Franklin I’m not quite sure what I was expecting to hear when I fired on this CD.…
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Album Review: DEVILDRIVER – Trust No One
Metal band DevilDriver have been plugging away for a decade and a half now, and they've established themselves as a…
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Album Review: AVATAR – Feathers & Flesh
Sweden’s Avatar have been slinging their brand of rock and roll for 15 years, but only started to achieve any…
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Album Review: TREMONTI – Dust
Dust is a companion piece to last year’s Cauterize release and with both albums being recorded at the same time,…
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Album Review: DAXX & ROXANE – 4×4
Review by Gareth Franklin There are a couple of different bands that spring to mind when I listen to Daxx…
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Album Review: BORIS with MERZBOW – Gensho
Japanese trio Boris and noise musician Merzbow never cease to amaze with their longstanding collaborative stronghold. Both artists have been…
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Album Review: FALLUJAH – Dreamless
Dreamless is not an easy album to listen to. In fact, the more casual the listening experience, the less this…
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Album Review: MASSIVE WAGONS – Welcome to the World
Massive Wagons deliver hard-rocking new full-length with "Welcome to the World."
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Album Review: CANDLEBOX – Disappearing In Airports
On April 22, 2016, Disappearing in Airports, Candlebox's sixth studio album will be released, and most likely surprise many longtime…
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Album Review: SURGICAL METH MACHINE – Surgical Meth Machine
Al Jourgensen of Ministry has never been one to shy away from controversy. That is very apparent with his new…
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Album Review: DEFTONES – Gore
There is a question that must be asked before trying to rate the Deftones' newest release, Gore. Do you compare…
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Album Review: ERRA – Drift
Drift is great music if you're looking for something that won't put you to sleep, but will help you relax,…