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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HELLOWEEN’s Live at Budokan: A Legendary Performance Captured in Stunning Detail
Helloween’s Live at Budokan is a thunderous celebration of power metal, capturing the iconic band’s sold-out performance at Tokyo’s legendary…
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PATRIARKH’s ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ: A Monumental Fusion of Black Metal and Folklore
Five years after the acclaimed Hospodi, PATRIARKH returns with ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ (Prophet Elijah), a bold and mesmerizing concept album that…
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Electric Wizard’s Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1: A Doom Metal Descent into Raw Chaos
Electric Wizard’s latest offering, Black Magic Rituals and Perversions, Vol. 1, is a harrowing descent into doom metal’s darkest…
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Melodic Death Metal Redefined: DRUPARIA’s The River Above Delivers a Powerful Debut
Druparia’s debut full-length, The River Above, is a bold and stirring addition to the melodic death metal genre. Scheduled for…
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GREYLOTUS’ Motherwort: A Masterclass in Technical Deathcore and Emotional Depth
Greylotus‘ Motherwort, released on December 6, 2024, under The Artisan Era, marks a pivotal moment in the band’s journey through…
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THULCANDRA’s Live Demise: A Raw and Ravaging Tribute to Blackened Death Metal’s Roots
Released on December 6, 2024, via Napalm Records, Live Demise is Thulcandra‘s first-ever live album—a celebratory and nostalgic look at…
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NECKBREAKKER’s Within The Viscera: A Brutal and Bold Debut in Modern Death Metal
NECKBREAKKER’s debut album, Within The Viscera, is a relentless assault on the senses, a stunning display of death metal mastery…
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Exploring the Cosmic Chaos: Mandroïd of Krypton’s Genre-Bending Cosmic Sarcophagus
After nine years in the void, Geneva’s Mandroïd of Krypton returns with Cosmic Sarcophagus, a fierce and adventurous amalgamation of…
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Marilyn Manson’s One Assassination Under God: A Dark Triumph of Reflection and Rebellion
Marilyn Manson‘s One Assassination Under God represents both a return to his roots and a bold evolution of his sound. This…
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CONJONCTIVE’s Misère de Poussière: A Raw and Unrelenting Death Metal Triumph
Conjonctive’s third full-length album, Misère de Poussière, is a testament to their evolution and dedication to delivering uncompromising death metal.…
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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’s The Nothing That Is: Deathcore Evolution with Apocalyptic Brilliance
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…