Album Reviews 2020

Marianas Rest – Fata Morgana

Finnish melodic death metal band Marianas Rest is ready to spread immense melancholia with the release of the third studio ...
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Killer Be Killed – Reluctant Hero

With a stellar line up featuring Max Cavalera, Greg Puciato, Troy Sanders and Ben Koller, Killer Be Killed presents to ...
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Azarath – Saint Desecration

Founded & masterminded by Behemoth's drummer Inferno, Azarath manifest a majestic blackened death metal vision that will leave you breathless ...
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Hjelvik – Welcome To Hel

Formed by Kvelertak frontman, lyricist and co-founder Erlend Hjelvik, Hjelvik makes a triumphant debut with the full length “Welcome To ...
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Imha Tarikat – Sternenberster

German blackened metallers Imha Tarikat unleash a savage sonic assault on the latest offering “Sternenberster” lyrically inspired by psychoanalysis and ...
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Electric Hydra – Electric Hydra

Swedish rockers Electric Hydra channel an overdose of irresistible retro vibes on the debut self- titled full length.   “It Comes ...
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Soilwork – A Whisp Of The Atlantic

Swedish melodic death metal icons Soilwork embark on an epic voyage with the ambitious EP “A Whisp Of The Atlantic” ...
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Tombs – Under Sullen Skies

Created by mastermind Mike Hill, Tombs return with the new obscure offering “Under Sullen Skies” which dwells within a twisted ...
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Eleine – Dancing In Hell

Dark symphonic metal band Eleine aims to impress the audience with the explosive third full-length ”Dancing In Hell” which naturally ...
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Ingrina – Siste Lys

French post-metallers Ingrina meticulously create surreal soundscapes on the sophomore full length “Siste Lys” conceptually inspired by metaphysical concepts, geological ...
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Oldblood – Arms To The Sky

London blackened doom quartet Oldblood evokes grief & despair on the new EP “Arms To The Sky” conceptually inspired by ...
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Dark Buddha Rising – Mathreyata

Finnish “dark underlords of psychedelic drone” Dark Buddha Rising return with the visionary opus “Mathreyata” which embodies a mystical sonic ...
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Macabre – Carnival Of Killers

The triumphant return of Macabre arrives with the release of “Carnival Of Killers” just in time for their 35th anniversary ...
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Lykantropi – Tales To Be Told

Swedish psychedelic folk rock collective Lykantropi takes you back to the rock and folk music of the glorious early ‘70s ...
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Cadaver – Edder & Bile

Featuring renowned musicians Anders Odden and Dirk Verbeuren, Cadaver celebrate their triumphant comeback manifesting a brand new venomous sonic vision ...
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Autumnblaze – Welkin Shores Burning

Dark rock duo Autumnblaze celebrates a wonderful comeback with the new release “Welkin Shores Burning” which effortlessly conveys a deeply ...
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Pulchra Morte – Ex Rosa Ceremonia

Following a strong debut release back in 2019, doom metal band Pulchra Morte is ready to raise the bar with ...
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Auðn – Vökudraumsins fangi

Icelandic atmospheric black metal band Auðn portrays the sheer beauty of wintry desolate landscapes blending harsh tonalities and dreamy melodies ...
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Botanist – Photosynthesis

Post-black metal collective Botanist is renowned for the avant-garde songwriting approach and the themes related to plants and flowers in ...
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BleakHeart – Dream Griever

Denver doomgaze band BleakHeart share a haunting multifaceted sonic vision on the debut full length “Dream Griever”.  “Ash Bearer” is ...
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Pallbearer – Forgotten Days

Doom metal quartet Pallbearer returns with the fourth full length “Forgotten Days” which promises to deliver a massive dosage of ...
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Fortið – World Serpent

Icelandic black metal band Fortið returns with the ambitious sixth full-length "World Serpent" which consists of two halves of five ...
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My Dying Bride – Macabre Cabaret

Earlier this year doom metal legends My Dying Bride made a triumphant comeback with the acclaimed full length “The Ghost ...
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Insidious Disease – After Death

Featuring current and previous members of Dimmu Borgir, Morgoth, Nile, Napalm Death, and Susperia, Norwegian death metal collective Insidious Disease ...
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Garmarna – Förbundet

Over the last 30 years Swedish folk rockers Garmarna have meticulously created a unique style that today thrives triumphantly within ...
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Gargoyl – Gargoyl

Featuring Dave Davidson of Revocation and Luke Roberts of Ayahuasca, progressive grunge rockers Gargoyl are ready to present their experimental ...
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Sólstafir – Endless Twilight of Codependent Love

Icelandic metal quartet Sólstafir continues to embrace an intricate songwriting style following a remarkable sonic evolution that defies any standard ...
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Molassess – Through The Hollow

Featuring former members of legendary band The Devil’s Blood, Molassess begin their spellbinding sonic voyage with the psych-rock essence of ...
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Crippled Black Phoenix – Ellengæst

Dark progressive rockers Crippled Black Phoenix embrace an evocative sonic evolution on the introspective journey embodied by the latest album ...
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Draconian – Under A Godless Veil

Masters of gothic doom metal Draconian invite you to enter a magical world of melancholia & poetry with the new ...
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Katla – Allt þetta helvítis myrkur

Icelandic duo Katla brings to life a mesmerizing artistic vision through the opulent melancholic soundscapes of the sophomore release “Allt ...
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Warlung – Optical Delusions

Texas heavy rockers Warlung skillfully blend horror themes and retro tonalities on the latest offering “Optical Delusions”. On “Phantasmagoria” the ...
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Obsidian Kingdom – Meat Machine

Spanish experimental rockers Obsidian Kingdom continue to bravely push boundaries on the latest release “Meat Machine” which from beginning to ...
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Enslaved – Utgard

Norwegian black-prog metal pioneers Enslaved have reached another crucial milestone with the release of the ambitious 15th album “Utgard” which ...
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Amaranthe – Manifest

During the last decade Amaranthe have developed an explosive modern metal style that today aims to reach new heights with ...
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Napalm Death – Throes Of Joy In The Jaws Of Defeatism

UK grindcore pioneers Napalm Death have been releasing ruthless extreme music for nearly 40 years and the latest offering “Throes ...
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Dark Tranquillity – Moment

Swedish melodic death metal icons Dark Tranquillity have built an incredibly strong legacy that is destined to flourish throughout the ...
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Vous Autres – Sel De Pierre

French post black metal duo Vous Autres embark on a gloomy sonic journey through the enigmatic soundscapes of the sophomore ...
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Crystal Spiders – Molt

North Carolina's heavy duo Crystal Spiders has the potential to draw attention with the doomy psychedelic tinged soundscapes of the ...
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Uada – Djinn

Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Uada might still be a new name for some people but, as they continue to ...
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The Progressive Souls Collective – Sonic Birth

Guitarist Florian Zepf has created the remarkable project The Progressive Souls Collective featuring amazing musicians such as Derek Sherinian of ...
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Völur – Death Cult

Avant-garde Canadian trio Völur invites you to enter the spellbinding dark world of the third full length “Death Cult” which ...
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Dynfari – Myrkurs er þörf

In the burgeoning Icelandic metal scene Dynfari have been meticulously developing a fascinating artistic vision that on "Myrkurs er þörf" ...
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Ihsahn – Pharos

Back in February legendary artist Ihsahn released the EP “Telemark” showcasing a dark & blackened sound in contrast with the ...
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Tomorrow’s Rain – Hollow

Israeli doom metal band Tomorrow’s Rain is ready to grab your attention with the majestic debut album “Hollow” which features ...
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En Minor – When The Cold Truth Has Worn Its Miserable Welcome Out

One of most anticipated releases of the year is certainly the debut album “When The Cold Truth Has Worn Its ...
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Zakk Sabbath – Vertigo

Making a Black Sabbath tribute album might not be considered an easy task but with the project Zakk Sabbath on ...
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The Pineapple Thief – Versions Of The Truth

Critically acclaimed British progressive alternative rockers The Pineapple Thief have reached a significant milestone with the release of the 13th ...
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The Atomic Bitchwax – Scorpio

Formed in the mid 90s by bassist/singer/songwriter Chris Kosnik, The Atomic Bitchwax quickly became an iconic act within the explosive ...
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Vicious Rumors – Celebration Decay

Mastermind Geoff Thorpe returns with the new Vicious Rumors album “Celebration Decay” which aims to keep alive the band’s legacy ...
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Brimstone Coven – The Woes Of A Mortal Earth

Dark rockers Brimstone Coven are ready to put a spell on you with the bewitching melodies and the magical vintage ...
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Necrot – Mortal

Bay Area death metal/punk trio Necrot is finally releasing the new crushing full length “Mortal” which promises to deliver an ...
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Psychlona – Venus Skytrip

UK stoner rock stalwarts Psychlona are ready to embark on a galactic voyage through the fuzzy soundscapes of the sophomore ...
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Pain Of Salvation – Panther

Guided by mastermind Daniel Gildenlöw progressive metal masters Pain Of Salvation return with the new long awaited full length “Panther” ...
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Ingested – Where Only Gods May Tread

In the extreme metal scene Ingested have already conquered a loyal fanbase and the latest uncompromising full length “Where Only ...
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Ages – Uncrown

Swedish black metallers Ages have worked meticulously to create the darkened gelid soundscapes of the sophomore release “Uncrown” constantly fueled ...
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Selbst – Relatos De Angustia

Founded by instrumentalist/vocalist/composer/lyricist ‘N’, Selbst embarks on an immersive sonic journey through the darkest & coldest soundscapes of the sophomore ...
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Concrete – Free Us From Existence

In the New York hardcore scene Concrete are known for their unrestrained violent grooves and the new full length “Free ...
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Rope Sect – The Great Flood

German newcomers Rope Sect are ready to manifest a darkly alluring artistic vision and catchy deathrock nuances on the debut ...
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Osi And The Jupiter – Appalachia

Osi And The Jupiter features the enigmatic duo of Sean Kratz (vocals, guitars, synths) and Kakophonix (cello) and this time ...
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Drouth – Excerpts From A Dread Liturgy

Portland based black/death metal band Drouth raises the bar on the sophomore release “Excerpts From A Dread Liturgy” delivering crushing ...
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Battle Dagorath – Abyss Horizons

Atmospheric spectral black metal band Battle Dagorath begins a visionary journey into the third eye on the new full length ...
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Stonebirds – Collapse And Fail

Hailing from central Britanny, Stonebirds confidently follow a monumental stoner doom/sludge pathway to deliver an overdose of intense grooves and ...
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Misery Signals – Ultraviolet

For Misery Signals the new full length “Ultraviolet” symbolizes a rebirth since it’s the first album in seven years and ...
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Black Crown Initiate – Violent Portraits Of Doomed Escape

In the underground circles Black Crown Initiate have already gained attention & praise but now it’s time to embrace a ...
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Septicflesh – Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX

Greek symphonic death metal titans Septicflesh finally release the “Infernus Sinfonica MMXIX” show on Blu-ray DVD filmed in February 2019 ...
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Gaerea – Limbo

Portuguese post-black metal outfit Gaerea embarks on a cathartic journey channeling a primal blackened force and pure melancholia through the ...
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Valkyrie – Fear

Founded by brothers Jake and Pete Adams Valkyrie delivers an overdose of earthy heavy rock vibes on the fourth full-length ...
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Conan & Deadsmoke – Doom Sessions Vol.1

Renowned label Heavy Psych Sounds Records has started a new series of split EPs and the first one "Doom Sessions ...
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Let Us Prey – Virtues Of The Vicious

Boston-based dark melodic power/thrash band Let Us Prey begins an adventurous music endeavor with the savage & groovy debut album ...
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Kamancello – Of Shadows

Featuring a collaboration between Kurdish kamanche (four-string Persian spike-fiddle) player Shahriyar Jamshidi and renowned cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne, Kamancello present the ...
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Might – Might

German duo Might have concocted a unique sonic experience for the debut self-titled release channeling an overdose of darkened post-rock ...
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Kingnomad – Sagan Om Rymden

The music of Swedish band Kingnomad is characterized by an interesting blend of 70s prog and proto-metal elements that come ...
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Primal Fear – Metal Commando

German heavy metal veterans Primal Fear reach another major milestone with the release of the 13th album “Metal Commando” revolving ...
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Dark Sarah – Grim

Cinematic metal band Dark Sarah invites you to the world of horror fantasy embodied by the new album “Grim” which ...
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Enuff Z’nuff – Brainwashed Generation

Centered around founding member Chip Z'nuff, iconic rock ‘n roll band Enuff Z’nuff adds the new album “Brainwashed Generation” to ...
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Ddent – Couvre-sang

French instrumental post-metal unit Ddent aims to spellbind the audience embarking on an immersive sonic journey through the majestic soundscapes ...
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Executioner’s Mask – Despair Anthems

Featuring Jay Gambit of noise metal unit Crowhurst on vocals, Ryan Wilson from Intestinal Disgorge on synth and drum programming, ...
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Deeper Graves – Open Roads

Deeper Graves is the solo venture of Jeff Wilson of Chrome Waves and ex-Nachtmystium and this new music endeavor begins ...
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Aleah – Aleah

Brought to fruition by Swallow The Sun/Trees of Eternity guitarist Juha Raivio the new posthumous solo album by Aleah Starbridge ...
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Fellwarden – Wreathed in Mourncloud

Featuring Fen frontman The Watcher and drummer Havenless, Fellwarden aims to captivate the listeners with the cathartic soundscapes and an ...
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Slift – Ummon

French power trio Slift embarks on a psychedelic trip across galaxies and otherworldly dimensions with the new full length “Ummon” ...
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Ahab – Live Prey

German purveyors of nautical doom metal Ahab continue their journey through the depths of the dark sea with the  first ...
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Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins – Whore Of Babylon

Symphony X bassist Mike LePond returns with his explosive side project Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins to satisfy your crave for ...
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Solaris – Un Paese di Musichette Mentre Fuori c’è la Morte

Italian noise post-rockers Solaris aim to impress the audience with the enigmatic nuances of the debut full-lenght “Un Paese di ...
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Dessiderium – Shadow Burn

Dessiderium is the personal creative outlet for Alex Haddad of Arkaik and Nullingroots and the new album “Shadow Burn” manifests ...
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Acherontas – Psychic Death – The Shattering of Perceptions

Acherontas are renowned in the New Wave of Greek Black Metal scene and the time has come to begin a ...
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Mushroomhead – A Wonderful Life

Renowned for their explosive live shows and their cool masks Mushroomhead are ready to reach another crucial milestone with the ...
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Nexion – Seven Oracles

Icelandic black metallers Nexion invite you to join an obscure journey through the coldest depths of existence on the debut ...
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Aversio Humanitatis – Behold The Silent Dwellers

Spanish black metal outfit Aversio Humanitatis will drag you into the darkest abyss with the monolithic soundscapes of the latest ...
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Aversions Crown – Hell Will Come For Us All

Australian blackened deathcore outfit Aversions Crown begin a new sonic endeavor with a finalized line-up and a ferocious energy on ...
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Carach Angren – Franckensteina Strataemontanus

Dutch masters of horror Carach Angren have crafted the new creepy opus “Franckensteina Strataemontanus” inspired by Mary Shelly’s novel 'Frankenstein' ...
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Hail Spirit Noir – Eden In Reverse

Psychedelic prog metal band Hail Spirit Noir confidently embraces an experimental music pathway to embark on a galactic journey that ...
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Kall – Brand

Founded in 2012 by former members of influential depressive black metal band Lifelover, Swedish progressive blackened band Kall crafts unique ...
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Atavist – III: Absolution

After a 10 year hiatus British death/doom stalwarts Atavist return triumphantly with the monolithic full length “III: Absolution” which unleashes ...
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The Moon And The Nightspirit – Aether

Since many years Hungarian duo The Moon And The Nightspirit has created mythical folk music that aims to spellbind you ...
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BPMD – American Made

The legendary Bobby Blitz of Overkill joined forces with Mike Portnoy of The Winery Dogs & Sons of Apollo, Mark ...
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Constellatia – The Language Of Limbs

South African post metal outfit Constellatia recently signed with Season Of Mist and the reissue of the debut album “The ...
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Black Rainbows – Cosmic Ritual Supertrip

Italian legendary stoner rock trio Black Rainbows reaches a new milestone with the eighth full length “Cosmic Ritual Supertrip” and ...
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Wolftooth – Valhalla

Stoner metal riff worshippers Wolftooth aim to impress the underground metal scene with loads of memorable guitar driven grooves on ...
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Ulthar – Providence

Bay area blackened death metallers Ulthar have created a vicious sonic onslaught on the sophomore release “Providence” that will drag ...
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Okkultokrati – La Ilden Lyse

Norwegian black metal/punk cult Okkultokrati embarks on a wild ride through darkness on the latest full length “La Ilden Lyse” ...
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In The Company Of Serpents – Lux

Denver-based doom band In The Company Of Serpents explores philosophical and esoteric themes around the notion of a Prima Materia ...
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Acârash – Descend To Purity

Back in 2018 Norwegian band Acârash impressed the underground scene with the debut album "In Chaos Becrowned" which focused on ...
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Temnein – Tales Of Humanity And Greed

French melodic death metal band Temnein invokes a darkened spirit and explores myths & legends on the new bewitching full ...
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Voices Of Ruin – Path To Immortality

Melodic death metal quintet Voices Of Ruin unleashes the third full length “Path To Immortality” offering a powerful melo death ...
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Alkymist – Sanctuary

Danish progressive doom metal band Alkymist is still a new name in the underground scene but the sophomore release “Sanctuary” ...
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Sinisthra – The Broad And Beaten Way

Featuring Amorphis charismatic vocalist Tomi Joutsen, Sinisthra makes a triumphant comeback 15 years after the debut release with the majestic ...
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Lesser Glow – Nullity

Boston quintet Lesser Glow have been developing a unique style following a truly immersive approach that today generates the multifaceted ...
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Göden – Beyond Darkness

Winter co-mastermind Stephen Flam returns with the long awaited spiritual successor Göden joined by vocalist Vas Kallas and keyboardist/narrator Tony ...
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An Autumn For Crippled Children – All Fell Silent, Everything Went Quiet

We don’t know much about the elusive trio An Autumn For Crippled Children but for over a decade they have ...
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Vuur & Zijde / Impavida – Vuur & Zijde / Impavida

New black metal trio Vuur & Zijde and anonymous band Impavida join forces to create mysterious and nihilistic soundscapes on ...
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Kult Of The Skull God – The Great Magini

Army Of The Universe's vocalist Lord Kalidon and guitarist Davide Tavecchia joined by drummer Joey Amato begin a new exciting ...
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Die Kreatur – Panoptikum

Oomph! frontman Dero Goi and Lord Of The Lost’s mastermind Chris Harms are already renowned for their charismatic talent and ...
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Voodoo Gods – The Divinity Of Blood

Featuring vocalist George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher, guitar virtuoso Viktor Smolski, bass titan Jean Baudin, drummer Alex Voodoo and guitar god Jacek ...
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Shrapnel – Palace For The Insane

Britain’s thrashers Shrapnel are on a mission to carry the torch for classic thrash metal unleashing a massive dosage of ...
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ForgottenTomb – Nihilistic Estrangement

Longstanding Italian band Forgotten Tomb begins a new chapter of doom & misanthropy on the tenth studio album “Nihilistic Estrangement” ...
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Sojourner – Premonitions

Atmospheric metal band Sojourner has the chance to conquer a wider audience with the kaleidoscopic music style and the lavish ...
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Winterfylleth – The Reckoning Dawn

Uk black metal masters Winterfylleth this time return to their majestic heavy roots skillfully blending pure blackened fury and poignant ...
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…And Oceans – Cosmic World Mother

In the Scandinavian black metal scene ...And Oceans are renowned for their compelling symphonic style and after seventeen years they ...
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Barishi – Old Smoke

Progressive sludge metal band Barishi aims to make a strong impact in the current underground metal scene creating complex darkened ...
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(0) – SkamHan

Danish progressive black metal quintet (0) aims to remain elusive but the debut album “SkamHan” is bound to trigger curiosity ...
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Helfró – Helfró

Black metal duo Helfró arises from the burgeoning Icelandic black metal scene to conjure the coldest and darkest soundscapes on ...
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Lustre – The Ashes Of Light

Swedish multi Instrumentalist Nachtzeit is renowned for his ambient black metal project Lustre which returns with the seventh album “The ...
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Mountaineer – Bloodletting

Bay Area post-metal doom band Mountaineer have developed an intriguing sonic vision that audaciously channels diverse influences throughout the third ...
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Witchskull – A Driftwood Cross

Australian trio Witchskull is ready to raise the bar and conquer the soul of doom metal fans with the third ...
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Ulcerate – Stare Into Death And Be Still

New Zealand-based death metal trio Ulcerate returns with the monumental sixth full length “Stare Into Death And Be Still” which ...
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Vader – Solitude In Madness

Polish death metal icons Vader have been around for 37 years and are ready to begin a new chapter in ...
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Elder – Omens

Progressive stoner metal band Elder aims to push boundaries confidently developing an intricate sonic vision on the brand new eclectic ...
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Witchcraft – Black Metal

In the realm of occult rock Witchcraft holds an influential status but on the new acoustic album “Black Metal” founder ...
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Nyrst – Orsök

From the wintry landscapes of Iceland emerging black metal band Nyrst arise to spread mystical darkness with the debut album ...
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Paradise Lost – Obsidian

Beloved pioneers of gothic/doom metal Paradise Lost have been creating unforgettable music for 32 years and now it’s time to ...
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Brant Bjork – Brant Bjork

Brant Bjork is undoubtedly an icon in the Californian desert rock scene in fact for over twenty years his prolific ...
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Khemmis – Doomed Heavy Metal

Khemmis have quickly become one of the most beloved and critically acclaimed bands in the current metal scene and the ...
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Forming The Void – Reverie

Louisiana based stoner doom metal band Forming The Void embark on a bewitching cosmic trip with the latest album “Reverie” ...
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Abysmal Dawn – Phylogenesis

The rebirth of death metal masters Abysmal Dawn is embodied by the new menacing full length “Phylogenesis” which promises a ...
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Perchta – Ufång

Perchta is a new Austrian music project inspired by alpine nature, culture and myth and the debut full-length “Ufång” embodies ...
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Bombs Of Hades – Phantom Bell

Swedish metallers Bombs Of Hades have crafted the insanely groovy EP “Phantom Bell” which includes four new tracks characterized by ...
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Secrets Of The Moon – Black House

For many years Secrets Of The Moon have been developing an eclectic artistic vision and the inflamed creativity behind the ...
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Turmion Kätilöt – Global Warning

Finnish electro metal band Turmion Kätilöt has been around since many years but now they really have a chance to ...
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Cabal – Drag Me Down

Back in 2018 Danish band Cabal impressed the underground metal scene with the shattering debut album “Mark of Rot” and ...
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Telepathy – Burn Embrace

Instrumental post-metal quartet Telepathy showcases a major creative force on the third album “Burn Embrace” which aims to captivate the ...
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Katatonia – City Burials

We were certainly concerned when Swedish masters of melancholy Katatonia announced a sudden hiatus therefore the new album “City Burial” ...
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Ritual Dictates – Give In To Despair

Formed by Justin Hagberg of 3 Inches of Blood and Ash Pearson of Revocation the new band Ritual Dictates is ...
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Hexvessel – Kindred

Psychedelic forest folk rockers Hexvessel embark on a mystical journey that leads to the darkly immersive soundscapes of the latest ...
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Endless Forms Most Gruesome – Endless Forms Most Gruesome

Juuso Raatikainen of Swallow the Sun and Manne Ikonen of Ghost Brigade have joined forces to create the new intriguing ...
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Oranssi Pazuzu – Mestarin Kynsi

Critically acclaimed Finnish psychedelic black metal wizards Oranssi Pazuzu open the doors of perception on the fifth full length “Mestarin ...
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Solothus – Realm Of Ash And Blood

Finnish death/doom metallers Solothus dwell within a world of darkness and despair on the third full length “Realm Of Ash ...
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Omega Infinity – Solar Spectre

Multiinstrumentalist Tentakel P. of Todtgelichter and vocalist Xenoyr of Ne Obliviscaris joined forces to create the new obscure music project ...
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Nicumo – Inertia

Finnish band Nicumo spreads immense melancholy through the Nordic melodic soundscapes of the third full length “Inertia”.  On “Three Pyres” ...
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Nightwish – Human. :II: Nature.

Finnish symphonic metal masters Nightwish are undoubtedly considered as one of the most successful metal bands worldwide and the long ...
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Hällas – Conundrum

Swedish adventure rock quintet Hällas has created the new album “Conundrum”, certainly an enigmatic title matching the mysterious proggy retro ...
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Wolfheart – Wolves Of Karelia

Finnish winter metal quartet Wolfheart are rightfully conquering more acolytes worldwide with their signature blend of Nordic melancholy and vicious ...
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Forndom – Faþir

The musical universe of Forndom is deeply influenced by Swedish culture and traditions that lead to the genesis of the ...
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Hyborian – Volume II

Kansas City sludge rockers Hyborian continue to tell the story of the fictional character ‘The Traveller’ who survives the end ...
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Devilskin – RED

In the last few years New Zealand quartet Devilskin has been quite busy on the road and now  the time ...
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Medico Peste – ב:The Black Bile

Polish black metal act Medico Peste aims to impress the fervent underground scene with the nihilistic themes and the tormented ...
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Testament – Titans Of Creation

Legendary Bay Area thrash veterans Testament continue to solidify their major influential status with consistent remarkable releases amplified by a ...
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Lost Symphony – Chapter I

Founded by multi-instrumentalist and producer Benny Goodman, Lost Symphony is a collective of amazing heavy rock and metal artists that ...
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Me And That Man – New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Vol 1

By now everybody knows that Nergal, frontman of black metal titans Behemoth, has started the dark folk/blues solo project Me ...
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Temple Of Void – The World That Was

In the realm of underground metal death/doom outfit Temple Of Void already garnered a lot of attention and now with ...
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Huntsmen – Mandala Of Fear

The music style of Huntsmen has been described as Americana metal but the band seems to aim for a wide ...
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Candlemass – The Pendulum

When we think of doom metal the name Candlemass immediately comes to mind and this time the band returns with ...
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Dool – Summerland

Dutch dark rockers Dool continue their inspiring spiritual and musical journey on the sophomore full length “Summerland” which is the ...
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Irist – Order Of The Mind

As the modern metal scene continues to flourish worldwide, emerging band Irist aims to impress the audience with the groovy ...
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Grift – Budet

Swedish autumnal folk/black metal band Grift channels immense melancholy on the third full length “Budet” which invites you to explore ...
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Gotthard – #13

Swiss rockers Gotthard have been around for 28 years selling millions of records worldwide and now with the new album ...
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Aara – En Ergô Einai

Swiss atmospheric black metal trio Aara is ready to unleash the sophomore release “En Ergô Einai”, a tormented sonic journey ...
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Crematory – Unbroken

After almost thirty years and an extensive discography Crematory continue to carry the torch for European gothic metal and show ...
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Lychgate – Also sprach Futura

UK-based progressive black/doom metal band Lychgate pushes boundaries on the latest release “Also sprach Futura” which dwells within a dystopian ...
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Nite – Darkness Silence Mirror Flame

Featuring current and former members of Satan’s Wrath, Dawnbringer and High Spirits, San Francisco based new band Nite is ready ...
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Psychonaut – Unfold The God Man

Belgian psychedelic post-metal trio Psychonaut is a new band that deserves to be on your radar as the debut full ...
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Dwaal – Gospel Of The Vile

Norwegian doom/sludge metal band Dwaal invites you to embrace your inner darkness within the inescapable gloom of the debut full ...
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The Birthday Massacre – Diamonds

With an extensive dazzling discography The Birthday Massacre continue to conquer our hearts with their unique blend of 80’s electronica ...
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Novena – Eleventh Hour

Featuring frontman Ross Jennings of Haken new progressive metal/rock band Novena will certainly garner attention with the complex debut release ...
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Regarde Les Hommes Tomber – Ascension

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