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: CHEVELLE – The North Corridor
It’s very unlikely at this point that anyone doesn’t know Chevelle, the hard rock trio out of Chicago. For the…
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Album Review: DIRECT HIT! – Wasted Mind
In fact, that's why Direct Hit! are such a breath of fresh air in the punk scene. Not because the…
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Album Review: WHITECHAPEL – Mark of the Blade
Not only do Whitechapel commit even more heavily to more traditional metal, they do so with an ear for more…
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Album Review: DRAGONFORCE – Killer Elite
I never realised Dragonforce hadn’t released a Greatest Hits album before now. I mean, they’ve been around for years, so…
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Album Review: DARE – Sacred Ground
As soon as you see the words ‘played with Thin Lizzy’ alongside anybody’s name, you can be fairly certain that…
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Album Review: COMBICHRIST – This Is Where Death Begins
Combichrist may not have been around for as long as most of their industrial peers, having only formed a short…
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Album Review: NAILS – You Will Never Be One of Us
Nails are one of those bands that a lot of people hear about - and a lot of band members…
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Album Review: GOJIRA – Magma
Gojira's monolithic sixth full-length, Magma, highlights the band's continuing evolution.
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Album Review: I SEE STARS – Treehouse
I See Stars have been creating a strange blend of metalcore and electronica - not quite dubstep, but a close…
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Album Review: SCORPION CHILD – Acid Roulette
Full disclosure: I’ve been a fan of Scorpion Child since the release of their self-titled debut album in 2013. That…
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Album Review: VOLBEAT – Seal the Deal and Let’s Boogie
Written by Gareth Franklin I’ll start this review with a confession – one that I’ll whisper. I’ve never heard of…
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Album Review: DAN REED NETWORK – Fight Another Day
Dan Reed Network are one of those bands that I’m fairly sure I should’ve heard before. Don’t ask me how…
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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…
