Album Reviews 2022

Mos Generator – Time//Wounds

Heavy rockers Mos Generator reach another milestone with the release of the 10th full length "Time//Wounds” reflecting on the passing ...

Threshold – Dividing Lines

UK’s premier progressive metal band Threshold begins a new thrilling chapter with the release of 12th studio album “Dividing Lines” ...

Black Anvil – Regenesis

Hailing from New York City purveyors of USBM Black Anvil fully showcase a malevolent blackened vision on the fifth full-length ...

Top 15 Records of 2022

Isafjørd - Hjartastjaki Svart Records In an old house with a broken piano Aðalbjörn Addi Tryggvason and Ragnar Zolberg join ...

Haavard – Haavard

Under the banner of Haavard Norwegian guitarist and vocalist Håvard Jørgensen draws inspiration from his native land's folklore to craft ...

Elder – Innate Passage

Prog-psych rock veterans Elder once again aim to push boundaries embarking on an introspective sonic journey on the sixth full-length ...

Kampfar – Til Klovers Takt

Norwegian black metal stalwarts Kampfar spread perennial darkness through the menacing soundscapes and the mythological flair of the brand new ...

Candlemass – Sweet Evil Sun

Grammy-nominated Swedish doom metal legends Candlemass triumphantly embrace the classic style of their early years throughout the smoky soundscapes of ...

Hiss From The Moat – The Way Out Of Hell

Italian extreme metal band Hiss From The Moat contemplates on life struggles through the menacing guitar driven grooves of the ...

Therion – Leviathan II

During their successful 35 years career Therion have developed a perfect blend of symphonic grandeur and mystifying gothic metal and ...

Lost In Kiev – Rupture

French post-rock band Lost In Kiev aims to manifest their feelings concerning pressing environmental issues through the cinematic composition of ...

Isafjørd – Hjartastjaki

Featuring extraordinary artists Aðalbjörn Addi Tryggvason and Ragnar Zolberg, the new Icelandic post-rock band Isafjørd takes you on a contemplative ...

Goatwhore – Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven

Renowned as one of the most ruthless extreme metal bands, Goatwhore returns triumphantly with a collection of malevolent anthems on ...

Strigoi – Viscera

Formed by mastermind Greg Mackintosh of legendary Paradise Lost, Strigoi continues an obscure music journey that today generates the pitchblack ...

Darkthrone – Astral Fortress

Norway’s finest and legendary duo Darkthrone doesn’t really need a formal introduction and the new enigmatic studio album “Astral Fortress” ...

Avatarium – Death, Where Is Your Sting

Swedish doom metal band Avatarium bravely continues to shape a unique sonic identity on the fifth record “Death, Where Is ...

Disillusion – Ayam

German avant-garde pioneers Disillusion embrace a fascinating sonic evolution reflecting on existential questions on the latest eclectic record “Ayam”. The ...

Behemoth – Opvs Contra Natvram

Polish extreme metal titans Behemoth make a majestic return with the sophisticated obscure realm of the twelfth studio album “Opvs ...

Ruby The Hatchet – Fear Is A Cruel Master

American trailblazers Ruby The Hatchet aim to reach new levels pouring cosmic psych rock energy throughout the new record "Fear ...

The Halo Effect – Days Of The Lost

Featuring extraordinary musicians Gothenburg’s newest melo-death metal supergroup The Halo Effect proudly releases the highly anticipated debut album “Days Of ...

Temple Of Void – Summoning The Slayer

Detroit death-doom metal band Temple Of Void confidently spreads obscurity and melancholia on the brand new full-length “Summoning The Slayer” ...

Besvärjelsen – Atlas

Emerging from the vast Dalarna forests, Swedish doom rockers Besvärjelsen manifest a magnetic sonic vision through the darkly alluring soundscapes ...

James LaBrie – Beautiful Shade Of Grey

Legendary vocalist of prog metal giants Dream Theater James LaBrie finally releases the new solo album “Beautiful Shade Of Grey” ...

Wo Fat – The Singularity

Dallas-based psychedelic doom veterans Wo Fat invite you to join a mind bending sonic journey through the monumental spacey grooves ...

Decapitated – Cancer Culture

Polish technical death metal veterans Decapitated aspire to expand their music vision combining devastating rhythmic dynamics and contemplative themes on ...

Evergrey – A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament)

Gothenburg’s prog metal masters Evergrey celebrate a remarkable career with the release of the thirteenth full-length “A Heartless Portrait (The ...

Stöner – totally…

Featuring Brant Bjork and Nick Oliveri, renowned as founder members of legendary Kyuss, Stöner begins a new sensational desert rock ...

Venus Principle – Stand in Your Light

Featuring former members of Crippled Black Phoenix and active/former members of At The Gates, Ison, Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster and ...

Black Void – Antithesis

Featuring mastermind Lars Are Nedland, renowned for his work in legendary Borknagar, Black Void symbolizes the flipside of his melodic ...

Christian Death – Evil Becomes Rule

Gothic death rock pioneers Christian Death embark on a gloomy sonic journey exploring intellectual themes and diverse music styles throughout ...

Septicflesh – Modern Primitive

Greek extreme metal titans Septicflesh have carefully shaped a unique sonic vision that today thrives within the magnificent blend of ...

Somali Yacht Club – The Space

Ukrainian post-rock/metal band Somali Yacht Club expands their thoughtful sonic vision through the melancholia infused soundscapes of the third full-length ...

Misery Index – Complete Control

Baltimore death metal band Misery Index explores the chaotic modern age through the unrestrained guitar driven grooves of the seventh ...

Devil Master – Ecstasies Of Never Ending Night

Rising from the dark underground metal scene Devil Master manifests a malevolent groovy sonic vision on the sophomore release “Ecstasies ...

Static Abyss – Labyrinth of Veins

Featuring Greg Wilkinson and Chris Reifert of legendary Autopsy, the new death/doom metal outfit Static Abyss promises sheer fury and ...

Ufomammut – Fenice

Italian power trio Ufomammut proudly reaches another milestone with the release of the ninth studio album “Fenice” which symbolizes a ...

Alunah – Strange Machine

British heavy rockers Alunah are ready to put a spell on you with a refreshing blend of warm melodies and ...

Incite – Wake Up Dead

Arizona thrash metallers Incite proudly unleash sheer fury through the massive grooves of the new studio effort “Wake Up Dead” ...

Watain -The Agony & Ecstasy of Watain

The unholy ascension of Swedish black metal icons Watain continues through the darkest depths of the majestic seventh studio album ...

The Hellacopters – Eyes Of Oblivion

Swedish iconic rockers The Hellacopters make an explosive comeback delivering irresistible grooves on the first full-length in 14-years entitled “Eyes ...

Lucifer’s Child/Mystifier – Under Satan’s Wrath

Celebrating the obscure force of black metal, Greek band Lucifer's Child and Brazilian veterans Mystifier join forces on the unholy ...

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter – Wilde Kinder

Formed back in 1995 German innovative band Die Apokalyptischen Reiter continues to fearlessly evolve on the latest thrilling full-length “Wilde ...

Vio-Lence – Let The World Burn

Returning as a full time band back in 2019, thrash metal veterans Vio-Lence are finally ready to release the first ...

Messa – Close

Italian doom rockers Messa begin a new exciting musical chapter and aim to spellbind the listeners with the eclectic composition ...

Agathodaimon – The Seven

After many years of silence, German dark metallers Agathodaimon make a triumphant comeback with the seventh studio album “The Seven” ...

Darkher – The Buried Storm

English doom folk outfit Darkher fully embraces an evocative cinematic approach to create the immersive soundscapes of the sophomore full-length ...

Nite – Voices Of The Kronian Moon

Hailing from the Bay Area, blackened heavy metal band Nite aims to conquer your cold soul skillfully blending glorious N.W.O.B.H.M ...

Abbath – Dread Reaver

Norwegian black metal legend Abbath fearlessly emerges from the darkest depths to drag you through the frostbitten grooves of the ...

GGGOLDDD – This Shame Should Not Be Mine

Dutch band GGGOLDDD has been developing a unique sonic vision bravely exploring diverse styles & sounds and the result of ...

Meshuggah – Immutable

Swedish tech-metal icons Meshuggah aim to impress with an ex novo creative force embarking on a dystopian journey through the ...

Sum of R – Lahbryce

The musical journey of Sum of R started back in 2007 as an instrumental project by Reto Mäder and now ...

Konvent – Call Down The Sun

Two years after a triumphant debut release Danish blackened death doom band Konvent is ready to conquer a wider audience ...

Slægt – Goddess

Danish black/heavy metallers Slægt are ready to impress the metal scene with a distinct obscure sonic vision that today generates ...

Spiral Skies – Death Is But A Door

Swedish heavy psych rockers Spiral Skies embark on a spellbinding voyage channeling glorious vintage vibes through the hypnotic soundscapes of ...

Crowbar – Zero And Below

New Orleans sludge metal pioneers Crowbar make a majestic comeback with the doom laden grooves and the genuine emotional depth ...

E-L-R – Vexier

Swiss doomgaze trio E-L-R channels pure cosmic energy to meticulously craft dreamy soundscapes throughout the sophomore album “Vexier”. “Opiate The ...

MIdnight – Let There Be Witchery

Following a blasphemous sonic pathway Midnight is ready for another reckless ride providing an overdose of catchy & creepy grooves ...

Allegaeon – Damnum

For over fifteen years technical death metal band Allegaeon has worked hard to develop a distinct sonic vision that today ...

Dark Funeral – We Are The Apocalypse

Swedish black metal titans Dark Funeral make a triumphant comeback embracing an intricate songwriting style to create the ideal soundtrack ...

Sylvaine – Nova

Multi-instrumentalist composer Sylvaine is ready to impress once again the burgeoning blackgaze scene with the rich kaleidoscopic composition and the ...

Abraham – Debris de Mondes Perdus

Swiss apocalyptic metal band Abraham follows a tormented sonic pathway channeling raw energy and sheer despair through the enigmatic new ...

Shape Of Despair – Return To The Void

Finnish funeral doom stalwarts Shape Of Despair invite you to embark on a contemplative journey through the perpetual darkness of ...

Oh Hiroshima – Myriad

Swedish post-rock band Oh Hiroshima creates an enchanting melodic grandeur evoking an overwhelming melancholia on the latest immersive record “Myriad” ...

Kuolemanlaakso – Kuusumu

Featuring renowned vocalist Mikko Kotamäki of Swallow The Sun, Finnish death doom metal band Kuolemanlaakso returns after eight years to ...

Dagoba – By Night

Over the years French quartet Dagoba has been exploring diverse musical territories and the result of this artistic evolution today ...

Immolation – Acts Of God

Death metal veterans Immolation triumphantly channel a timeless & beloved old school style on the 11th studio album “Acts Of ...

Eight Bells – Legacy Of Ruin

Experimental blackened doom band Eight Bells begins a musical and emotional exploration through the hypnotizing soundscapes of the ambitious third ...

Arð – Take Up My Bones

Founded by multi-instrumentalist Mark Deeks, known for his work with black metal stalwarts Winterfylleth, the new monastic doom metal project ...

Voivod – Synchro Anarchy

Canadian progressive sci-fi metal veterans Voivod reach a significant milestone with the release of the 15th studio album “Synchro Anarchy” ...

Hangman’s Chair – A Loner

French doom rock band Hangman's Chair takes you on a dystopian trip through the decadent outskirts of Paris and the ...

Author & Punisher – Krüller

With the industrial drone-doom project Author & Punisher mastermind Tristan Shone has created a world of custom made machines and ...

Silent Skies – Nectar

Featuring vocalist of renowned progressive metal act Evergrey Tom S. Englund and pianist virtuoso Vikram Shankar, the ambient project Silent ...

Amorphis – Halo

Finnish icons Amorphis continue to tell fascinating ancient stories channeling a magical Nordic spirit through the mesmerizing blend of gloomy ...

Persefone – Metanoia

Founded in 2001 progressive/melodic death metal band Persefone embraces a remarkable evolution leading to the stylish blend of technical acrobatics ...

Mass Worship – Portal Tombs

Swedish darkened metal outfit Mass Worship drags you through the bitterly cold soundscapes of the crushing sophomore record “Portal Tombs” ...

Venom Prison – Erebos

Uk death metallers Venom Prison continue to evolve a visceral sonic vision that today leads to the new untamed full-length ...

Cloakroom – Dissolution Wave

To celebrate their tenth anniversary as a band Cloakroom embarks on a space voyage through the surreal soundscapes of the ...

Celeste – Assassine(s)

French avant-garde black metal band Celeste embarks on an immersive journey through the harrowing soundscapes of the latest record “Assassine(s)” ...

Hazemaze – Blinded By The Wicked

Swedish rock'n'doom merchants Hazemaze are ready to spread pure darkness through the colossal trippy grooves of the third record “Blinded ...

Dawn Of Solace – Flames Of Perdition

Founded by Wolfheart’s mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen as a solo-project and featuring vocalist Mikko Heikkilä of Kaunis Kuolematon, Dawn Of Solace ...

Battle Beast – Circus Of Doom

Finnish heavy metal band Battle Beast returns triumphantly with the new explosive album “Circus Of Doom” promising big hooks and ...

Toundra – Hex

Spanish instrumental post-rock band Toundra reaches another milestone with the release of the eighth studio album “Hex” which always evokes ...

SOM – The Shape Of Everything

Doom pop collective SOM invites you on an immersive voyage through the evocative soundscapes of the brand new record “The ...

Aethereus – Leiden

Progressive technical death metal band Aethereus presents a thrilling modern sonic vision through the twisted soundscapes of the sophomore release ...

Pridelands – Light Bends

Australian metalcore band Pridelands is finally ready to impress the audience with a mix of sheer anger and soulful atmospheric ...

Big Scenic Nowhere – The Long Morrow

Featuring renowned musicians Tony Reed of Mos Generator, Bob Balch of Fu Manchu, Gary Arce and Bill Stinson of Yawning ...

Nocturnal Graves – An Outlaw’s Stand

Australian extreme metal outfit Nocturnal Graves proudly spreads darkness & brutality throughout the ominous new album “An Outlaw's Stand”. The ...

Infected Rain – Ecdysis

Moldovan modern metal band Infected Rain begins a new exciting journey through the futuristic sonic realm of the latest release ...

Wilderun – Epigone

Progressive metal band Wilderun bravely defies standard musical categories on the new ambitious opus “Epigone” constantly surprising the audience with ...