Cradle Of Filth – Existence is Futile
Legendary Cradle Of Filth reach another crucial milestone with the creation of a decadent gothic splendor that can leave you shattered and speechless.
Personal Favorite Track: Us, Dark, Invincible
Swallow The Sun – Moonflowers
Finnish doom masters Swallow The Sun skillfully spread endless gloom and express genuine emotions through exquisite melodies destined to warm your cold heart.
Personal Favorite Track: Moonflowers Bloom In Misery
Empyrium – Über den Sternen
Once again Empyrium manifest a majestic creative force and a poetic songwriting style that can take you far away from the dreadful reality.
Personal Favorite Track: The Wild Swans
Tribulation – Where The Gloom Becomes Sound
Within a darkened realm Tribulation continue to impress with a charismatic composition meticulously blending sinister grooves and alluring melodic textures.
Personal Favorite Track: Hour Of The Wolf
Moonspell – Hermitage
For Moonspell the time has come to embark on a memorable cathartic voyage and evoke poignant emotions through compelling darkened soundscapes.
Personal Favorite Track: Entitlement
Monster Magnet – A Better Dystopia
The one and only Mr. Wyndorf has put together an obscure selection of proto-metal and psych-rock covers in proper Monster Magnet trippy fashion and the result is simply irresistible.
Personal Favorite Track: Mr. Destroyer
Jess And The Ancient Ones – Vertigo
Occult rockers Jess And The Ancient Ones will put a spell on you with lysergic doom tonalities and addictive grooves emphasized by a brilliant vocal performance.
Personal Favorite Track: Burning Of The Velvet Fires
Therion – Leviathan
In the chaotic metal scene Therion will always stand out for the sublime symphonic grandeur and the mystical flair of the convoluted sonic vision.
Personal Favorite Track: Nocturnal Light
Anomalie – Tranceformation
The shamanic blackened style of Anomalie is bound to grab your attention and the spiritual essence feels particularly strong within the mesmerizing melodic ensemble.
Personal Favorite Track: Trance V: Cerulean Sun
Stöner – Stoners Rule
Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri and Ryan Güt jam like there’s no tomorrow in the middle of the desert and you should join them because desert rock rules.
Personal Favorite Track: Tribe/Fly Girl
Monolord – Your Time to Shine
Swedish power trio Monolord consistently provides an overdose of spacey dynamics and doom laden grooves that can easily hypnotize the listeners.
Personal Favorite Track: The Siren Of Yersinia
Lucifer – IV
Lucifer rises and shines bright delivering the perfect dosage of catchy heavy rock grooves and occult vibes emphasized by sultry vocals.
Personal Favorite Track: Wild Hearses
Jinjer – Wallflowers
It’s easy to understand why Jinjer is the hottest modern metal band as they confidently embrace an eclectic super heavy prog style enhanced by impressive vocals.
Personal Favorite Track: Wallflower
The Vintage Caravan – Monuments
Icelandic rockers The Vintage Caravan showcase a mature soulful songwriting approach focusing on a glorious retro rock formula.
Personal Favorite Track: Forgotten
Rivers Of Nihil – The Work
With remarkable musical prowess and a complex composition Rivers Of Nihil depict a world filled with glowing melancholia and sheer fury plus the saxophone always sounds delightful.
Personal Favorite Track: The Tower (Theme from ‘The Work’)