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: BLACK STONE CHERRY – Kentucky
I didn’t have the highest expectations for Black Stone Cherry‘s newest release, Kentucky. I instantly fell in love with their…
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Album Review: LANDSCAPES – Modern Earth
The term hardcore quickly became diverse enough that sometimes many sub-genres are required to describe a band’s sound. West Coast?…
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Album Review: AMON AMARTH – Jomsviking
Swedish metalheads Amon Amarth are a genre unto themselves. For twenty years and now ten albums, they have been the…
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Album Review: WILDWAYS – Into The Wild
Heavy metal music is like a big mighty oak tree, it has hundreds of branches, each representing a different mutation…
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Album Review: FILTER – Crazy Eyes
Bands have a shelf-life. Most bands peak on their first or second album, maybe put out 3-4 more with slowly…
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Album Review: AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE – Tango Umbrella
It is a rare thing that I anticipate an album release, this album is one of those rare times. Napalm…
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Album Review: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE – Incarnate
When you think of the bands that helped propel modern metalcore in the spotlight, one of the first bands to…
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Album Review: GOOD TIGER – A Head Full of Moonlight
One of the biggest issues heavy music faces from fans of other genres is the stigma that it “all sounds…
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Album Review: CONFLICTS – The North Slope
Kansas City act Conflicts have been grinding it out for a while, but The North Slope marks their first full-length,…
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Album Review: BORKNAGAR – Winter Thrice
Winter Thrice deserves its own footnote in the evolution of black metal. Considering Borknagar’s legacy, it is a milestone to…
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Album Review: SABATON – Heroes On Tour
Swedish power metal quintet, Sabaton, have been very prolific over the last decade - despite some recent roster changes, replacing…
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Album Review: AWAKEN THE SHADOW – Life Beyond The Curse
On Life Beyond The Curse, new act Awaken The Shadow carve out a spot for themselves in the hard rock…
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Album Review: OCEANS OF SLUMBER – Winter
With ever more bands hitting the scene, it's becoming increasingly difficult to stand out as unique. While some people use…
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EP Review – Vagus Nerve – Visceral
When Doc Coyle announced he was working on a new project, Vagus Nerve, and funding it through Kickstarter, a lot…
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Album Review: CALIBAN – Gravity
German stalwarts Caliban have been pummeling eardrums since their inception at the end of the 90s. They've grown with every…
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Album Review: FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE – King
Fleshgod Apocalypse‘s recent release King belongs a unique brand of metal. The standard guitars, bass, drums, and vocals are unabashed…
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Album Review: HERETIC’S DREAM – Floating State of Mind
Heretic’s Dream are a new band from the EU with big goals. Their debut album, Floating State of Mind, achieves…
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Album Review: FROM ASHES TO NEW – Day One
From Ashes To New is a fairly apt band name for this new Pennsylvania based act. They use familiar elements…
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Album Review: FACE TO FACE – Protection
Face to Face have been hammering out punk albums for 25 years now. Most bands struggle to put out 3-4…
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Album Review: AFTER THE BURIAL – Dig Deep
Overall, this is After The Burial's best album yet. Even during the more genre-standard moments, they do their craft extremely…