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: BARONESS – Purple
Purple is a milestone of sincerity in today’s rock industry. The incredibly warm reception it has received since its release…
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Album Review: PRONG – X – No Absolutes + Interview with Tommy Victor
Prong’s spot in the metal Hierarchy has never been questioned, and X-No Absolutes is their answer to the question, “Has…
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Album Review: AVANTASIA – Ghostlights
This latest chapter of Avantasia is arguably one of their strongest releases to date. The atmosphere of the album is…
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Album Review: SURFACING – Chaos Through Clarity
Seeking to claim their own foothold on the mountain of metalcore, New York's Surfacing are off to a good start…
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Album Review: ART OF DYING – Rise Up
On their newest release, Rise Up, Vancouver, B.C.'s Art of Dying seek to continue the modern metal, groove style for…
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Album Review: NOVALLO – Novallo II
Novallo II is the band’s ambitious venture in solidifying their blend of prog metal for a wide audience.
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Album Review: SWALLOW THE SUN – Songs from the North I, II & III
Finnish death metal sextet, Swallow the Sun, release their much-anticipated follow-up, Songs from the North I-III. It is a very…
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Album Review: ANTI-FLAG – Live Acoustic at 11th Street Records
Ten albums into their career, Anti-Flag have been giving the establishment the middle finger since 1988. Live Acoustic at 11th…
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Album Review: PERGANA – The Visit EP
Paraguay’s Pergana combine traces of 80's pop, heartfelt gothic keyboards, with a symphonic vibe that sets this group apart from…
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Album Review: EPIC DEATH – Witchcraft
On their debut album, south Texas’ Epic Death seek to solidify their place in the national scene, and continue the…
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Album Review: TURBOWOLF – Two Hands
On their sophomore release, Bristol UK’s Turbowolf continue to deny a specific genre, and Two Hands continues where 2011’s Turbowolf…
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Album Review: KING DIAMOND – The Spider’s Lullabye
KING DIAMOND – The Spider’s Lullabye – Deluxe Edition King Diamond just released a re-mastered version of one of his…
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Album Review: DANZIG – Skeletons
The long anticipated Danzig cover album, Skeletons, finally makes its unholy rounds to his adoring public on November 27, 2015…
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Album Review: TERAMAZE – Her Halo
Overall, "Her Halo" is Teramaze on a whole other sonic, emotional, and structural level. Its arrangements are lush and brilliant,…
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Album Review: CLUTCH – Psychic Warfare
CLUTCH Opens Up Your Mind With "Psychic Warfare," the Maryland rockers eleventh studio full length album to be released via…
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Album Review: SEVENDUST – Kill The Flaw
SEVENDUST's latest release, Kill the Flaw, is undoubtedly raw, while simultaneously emanating a seasoned melodic maturity.
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Album Review: DEAFHEAVEN – New Bermuda
On their latest album, New Bermuda, Deafheaven expounds on the numbing, angst-ridden bliss from their newfound success, with dual emphasis…
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Album Review: MOTÖRHEAD – Bad Magic
On August 28, MOTÖRHEAD released Bad Magic, their 22nd album to date, retaining their stance as a legendary power trio.
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Album Review: GENTLEMANS PISTOLS – Hustler’s Row
Gentlemans Pistols’ intuitive fascination for fiery British blues has successfully sustained their career for more than a decade. Initially taking…
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Album Review: AHAB – The Boats of The Glen Carrig
From the Depths of the Sargasso Sea, AHAB Conjures the Nightmarish Visions of “The Boats of the Glen Carrig” Rare…