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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DEFEATED SANITY – Chronicles of Lunacy: A Pinnacle of Technical Death Metal Excellence
Technical death metal often struggles to navigate the fine line between mind-boggling intricacy and coherent songwriting. With Chronicles of Lunacy,…
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OPETH’s The Last Will and Testament: A Dark Symphony of Greed, Legacy, and Progressive Metal Brilliance
Opeth’s The Last Will and Testament is a profound and multi-layered achievement, presenting the band at its most ambitious and…
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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY The Nothing That Is – Deathcore Evolution with Apocalyptic Brilliance – Album Review
Fit For An Autopsy’s seventh studio album, The Nothing That Is, cements their place as one of the most creative…
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Through Sonic Dimensions: DEVIN TOWNSEND Charts New Territory with PowerNerd
Rare is the visionary who dares traverse the vast expanse of progressive metal’s uncharted waters with such fearless abandon as…
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SCHAMMASCH’s The Maldoror Chants: Old Ocean – A Sublime Dive into Avant-Garde Black Metal’s Depths
Swiss avant-garde black metal outfit Schammasch have solidified themselves as one of the genre’s most inventive and dynamic forces. With…
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GRAND MAGUS’ Sunraven: A Heroic Heavy Metal Triumph Inspired by Beowulf
Grand Magus has always stood at the intersection of heavy metal grandeur and Norse mythology, and their latest release, Sunraven,…
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Blood Incantation’s “Absolute Elsewhere”: A Cosmic Odyssey Through Death Metal’s Event Horizon
Blood Incantation – Absolute Elsewhere Blood Incantation has long been part of a lineage of death metal pioneers who use…
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UNTO OTHERS Transcend Their Dark Roots with Never, Neverland—A Bold New Chapter in Gothic Rock
Never, Neverland represents a pivotal evolution for Unto Others, the Portland quartet whose previous underground classics, Mana and Strength, cemented…
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Album Review: HIPPOTRAKTOR – Stasis
Mechelen, Belgium post-metal quintet Hippotraktor has experienced tremendous growth since being rounded out by guitarist Sander Rom and percussionist Stefan…
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From Slayer to Solo: Kerry King Rises with Thrash Metal Inferno From Hell I Rise
When one of Metal’s most iconic figures steps out from the shadows to unleash his solo debut, the anticipation is…
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UFOMAMMUT’s Hidden – A Sonic Odyssey Through Cosmic Shadows
In their nearly two-and-a-half decades together, Ufomammut’s creative palette has progressively evolved to combine distorted, sludgy riffs, and droning, psychedelic…
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SATANIC NORTH – Satanic North: A Frostbitten Hymn to Blackened Ferocity
These days, black metal has splintered into many sub and fusion genres, but Finland’s Satanic North have offered a refreshing…
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Album Review: Lamb of God – “Wrath”
Marking the fifteenth anniversary of LAMB OF GOD’s ferocious 2009 album Wrath, the five-time Grammy-nominated metal titans are reissuing both Wrath and its impressive…
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Album Review: FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH // F8
The emperors of modern metal have bestowed the world of music lovers with the Gold Vinyl reissue of the acclaimed…
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Black Sabbath – Still Live and Still Evil – 40 years on!
The ongoing series of Black Sabbath releases continues with the latest edition. This time featuring the live release of Live…
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Album Review: Conjurer – Páthos
The only constant in life is change. This is evidenced by nature, society, and art. One can easily succumb to…
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Album Review: Arthur Brown – Long Long Road
When surveying the elder statesmen of Rock, the usual suspects repeatedly appear Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, and Ozzy Osbourne. While…
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Album Review: GREG PUCIATO – Mirrorcell
Greg Puciato unleashed a fury of stormy, Avant Garde vocal acrobatics with his former band, the seminal Dillinger Escape Plan.…
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Album Review: Kardashev – Liminal Rite
Besides being the state boasting the most prodigious wonder in the U.S., the Grand Canyon, Arizona is home to a…
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Album Review: MINISTRY – Psalm 69
Most people are familiar with the inception of Ministry, but for those unaware, Al Jourgensen’s musical vehicle was born as…