Album Reviews 2021

Doodswens – Lichtvrees

Dutch female black metal duo Doodswens aims to impress the underground extreme metal scene with the overwhelming obscure nuances of ...

Dessiderium – Aria

Founded by multi-instrumentalist Alex Haddad, Dessiderium is bound to trigger interest manifesting a striking expansive sonic vision on the new ...

Opera Diabolicus – Death On A Pale Horse

Swedish horror entity Opera Diabolicus conjures darkness to create the theatrical sophomore opus “Death On A Pale Horse'' collaborating with ...

Fields of Mildew – The Complete Woes

German minimalist dark folk project Fields of Mildew explores sorrowful themes through the bleak melodic soundscapes of the latest record ...

Gåte – Nord

Norwegian alternative folk band Gåte aims to express poignant emotions and epic vibes with the latest acoustic release “Nord”. “Solfager ...

Unanimated – Victory In Blood

After over a decade Swedish melodic death metallers Unanimated dive into the darkest abyss to craft the malevolent soundscapes of ...

Daxma – Unmarked Boxes

Inspired by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi, Bay Area atmospheric post-metal/doom band Daxma crafts immersive soundscapes within the fascinating ...

Cynic – Ascension Codes

Despite many struggles Cynic returns triumphantly with the expansive musical vision and the futuristic soundscapes of the highly anticipated full-length ...

Top 15 Records of 2021

Cradle Of Filth - Existence is Futile Legendary Cradle Of Filth reach another crucial milestone with the creation of a ...

Hypocrisy – Worship

It’s been a long time but Swedish melodic death metal veterans Hypocrisy are finally releasing the new full-length “Worship” staying ...

Anomalie – Tranceformation

Austrian black metal band Anomalie takes you far away from existential struggles and embraces the wild peace of an ancient ...

W.E.B. – Colosseum

Greek symphonic extreme metallers W.E.B. embrace an ambitious obscure sonic vision within the convoluted soundscapes of the fifth full-length “Colosseum” ...

Exodus – Persona Non Grata

Masters of thrash metal Exodus reach another milestone in their successful long standing career with the release of the crushing ...

Aephanemer – A Dream Of Wilderness

Toulouse based symphonic melodic death metal act Aephanemer aims to raise the bar with the multifaceted composition and the theatrical ...

Glassing – Twin Dream

Blackened post-hardcore band Glassing manifests a multifaceted sonic vision depicting a bleak reality through the darkened soundscapes of the third ...

Mother Iron Horse – Under The Blood Moon

Stoner-sludge metal band Mother Iron Horse aims to put a spell on you channeling a strong occult spirit through the ...

Mortiferum – Preserved In Torment

Doomed death metal band Mortiferum fully embraces an obscure sonic vision that today leads to the oppressive soundscapes of the ...

Madmess – Rebirth

Psych-rock band Madmess is finally ready to embark on an unforgettable sonic voyage through space and time with the massive ...

Dold Vorde Ens Navn – Mørkere

Emerging from the darkest depths, Norwegian black metal collective Dold Vorde Ens Navn confidently follow an ominous pathway to craft ...

Altareth – Blood

For Swedish stoner doom band Altareth the time has come to release the debut full length “Blood” characterized by darkened ...

The Lurking Fear – Death, Madness, Horror, Decay

Featuring members of At The Gates, Disfear, God Macabre, Skitsystem, Tormented and The Haunted, Swedish death metal collective The Lurking ...

Gaahls WYRD – The Humming Mountain

Following an acclaimed debut back in 2019, black metal icon Gaahls WYRD embarks on an esoteric journey with the new ...

Whitechapel – Kin

Deathcore veterans Whitechapel proudly add a new explosive chapter to their prolific discography with the intriguing soundscapes of the full-length ...

Obscura – A Valediction

Modern extreme metal quartet Obscura begins a new explosive chapter with the release of the sixth full-length “A Valediction” which ...

Häxkapell – Eldhymner

Founded by multi-instrumentalist Oraklet, the black metal project Häxkapell comes to life through the gelid soundscapes of the debut full-length ...

Thulcandra – A Dying Wish

After six years of silence, black death metal veterans Thulcandra unveil the fourth studio album “A Dying Wish” which relies ...

Monolord – Your Time To Shine

Swedish power trio Monolord confidently delivers a hypnotizing blend of monumental grooves and dreamy melodic tapestries on the highly anticipated ...

Helheim – WoduridaR

Legendary Norwegian viking metal band Helheim proudly embrace their darkest roots through the ominous soundscapes of the eleventh full-length “WoduridaR” ...

Negură Bunget – Zău

Romanian black metal pioneers Negură Bunget pay homage to the legacy of drummer and mastermind Gabriel "Negru" Mafa releasing the ...

Ghost Bath – Self Loather

Atmospheric black metallers Ghost Bath begin a new tragic journey crafting desolate soundscapes on the fourth full-length “Self Loather”. Featuring ...

Aeon – God Ends Here

Swedish death metallers Aeon aim to impress the extreme metal scene with the ominous & vicious onslaught embodied by the ...

Kayo Dot – Moss Grew On The Swords And Plowshares Alike

Founded by mastermind multi-instrumentalist Toby Driver, Kayo Dot bravely continue to push boundaries and their enigmatic songwriting approach embraces heavier ...

Khemmis – Deceiver

In the last few years doom metal band Khemmis has impressed the chaotic metal scene garnering interest worldwide with a ...

Swallow The Sun – Moonflowers

Founded in 2000, Finnish doom masters Swallow The Sun invite you to enter a fascinating realm of gloom, beauty and ...

1914 – Where Fear And Weapons Meet

Ukrainian blackened death/doom metal outfit 1914 return to conquer a solid status in the metal scene with the new crushing ...

Misanthur – Ephemeris

Polish duo Misanthur begins a cathartic journey into the deepest corners of consciousness on the debut full-length “Ephemeris”. On “Enter ...

Mercury Circle – Killing Moons

Founded by Jaani Peuhu of Swallow The Sun, Mercury Circle makes a majestic debut crafting fascinating darkened soundscapes on the ...

Omnium Gatherum – Origin

Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum celebrates a nearly 25 years career delivering an impeccable mix of Nordic melancholia ...

Bastarður – Satan’s Loss of Son

We all know the immense talent of Aðalbjörn Tryggvason as frontman of critically acclaimed Icelandic band Sólstafir but this time ...

Hate – Rugia

Polish blackened death metal band Hate proudly continues to follow an arcane sonic pathway and delve into the depths of ...

Ministry – Moral Hygiene

Industrial pioneers Ministry return in excellent shape to deliver the charismatic fifteenth studio album “Moral Hygiene” which continues to keep ...

MØL – Diorama

Danish blackgaze band MØL spreads immense darkness and sheer melancholia through the cathartic soundscapes of the sophomore release “Diorama”. In ...

Full Of Hell – Garden Of Burning Apparitions

In the last few years Full Of Hell have established a solid status within the underground extreme metal scene and ...

Rivers Of Nihil – The Work

Following a thrilling sonic evolution Rivers Of Nihil begin a new eclectic chapter with the latest offering “The Work” which ...

Duel – In Carne Persona

Texas based heavy rock quartet Duel keeps alive an authentic classic sound with a delicious dark twist on the brand ...

Skepticism – Companion

Finnish funeral doom veterans Skepticism embark on a cathartic journey through the obscure depths of the sixth album “Companion” which ...

Lucifer – IV

Just in time for Halloween Lucifer rises to deliver the incendiary heavy rock opus “IV” which stays true to an ...

Craneium – Unknown Heights

Finnish fuzz-rock band Craneium channels the glory of vintage rock to develop an intriguing blend of dreamy vibes and heavy ...

A Pale Horse Named Death – Infernum In Terra

Founded by former drummer of Type O Negative and Life Of Agony Sal Abruscato, A Pale Horse Named Death begin ...

Alien Weaponry – Tangaroa

In just few years Alien Weaponry have shaken up the modern metal scene and officially became the hottest young metal ...

Massacre – Resurgence

Floridian death metallers Massacre finally return with the first record in seven years aptly entitled “Resurgence” promising a brutal rhythmic ...

Auri – II: Those We Don’t Speak Of

Born from the special connection of Johanna Kurkela, Tuomas Holopainen and Troy Donockley as an unconfined creative outlet, Auri invites ...

Cradle Of Filth – Existence Is Futile

Extreme metal icons Cradle Of Filth celebrates darkness & horror on the new addition to their stellar prolific catalogue “Existence ...

Trna – Istok

Russian blackened post-rock trio Trna is ready to begin a meditative journey through the bleak soundscapes of the new full ...

Leprous – Aphelion

Over the last two decades Leprous have been pushing boundaries shaping a unique sonic identity bound to leave a mark ...

Illudium – Ash of the Womb

California's dreamgaze band Illudium embarks on a cathartic journey through the dark & ethereal sonic maze of the sophomore full-length ...

Wolves In The Throne Room – Primordial Arcana

Ritualistic black metal act Wolves In The Throne Room emerges from a desolate forest conjuring mysterious forces to create the ...

Jinjer – Wallflowers

Undoubtedly Jinjer worked relentlessly to become one of modern metal's hottest bands and the highly anticipated fourth studio album “Wallflowers” ...

Necronautical – Slain In The Spirit

British black metallers Necronautical continue to fearlessly explore the darkest depths through the symphonic grandeur and the malevolent essence of ...

Blood Red Throne – Imperial Congregation

For over 25 years Norwegian death metal veterans Blood Red Throne have stayed true to a successful old school sound ...

Unreqvited – Beautiful Ghosts

On the sixth studio album "Beautiful Ghosts" Unreqvited has chosen to explore themes of love, passion and devotion through a ...

White Stones – Dancing Into Oblivion

Founded by Opeth's bass player Martin Mendez, Spanish progressive death metal band White Stones begin a new remarkable chapter with ...

Musk Ox – Inheritance

After seven years Canadian instrumental chamber folk trio Musk Ox has crafted an enchanting deeply elaborate work of music entitled ...

Enslaved – Caravans To The Outer Worlds

Norwegian icons Enslaved are ready to embark on a new mysterious voyage on the EP “Caravans To The Outer Worlds” ...

At The Gates – The Nightmare Of Being

Swedish death metal pioneers At The Gates just celebrated their 30th Anniversary and the latest studio effort “The Nightmare Of ...

Amenra – De Doorn

Belgian post-metal band Amenra has created an ambitious opus with the immersive atmospheric palette and the fierce dynamics of new ...

Darkthrone – Eternal Hails……

Norwegian black metal iconic duo Darkthrone returns with the 18th studio album aptly entitled “Eternal Hails……” choosing a doomed pathway ...

Carcass – Torn Arteries

Legendary extreme metallers Carcass make an explosive comeback with the ruthless grooves and the blood splattered themes of the brand ...

Wormwood – Arkivet

Swedish metallers Wormwood return with a winning combo of Nordic melancholia and sheer anger depicting the inevitable decay of mankind ...

Stöner – Stoners Rule

Featuring iconic musicians Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri and Ryan Güt, the new band Stöner embodies the authentic essence of desert ...

Heavy Temple – Lupi Amoris

Philadelphia trio Heavy Temple begins a wild trip full of monumental grooves with a distinct darkened flair on the official ...

King Of Asgard – Svartrviðr

Swedish metallers King Of Asgard channel a gelid Nordic soul through the darkened sonic realm of the fifth full length ...

Dornenreich – Du wilde Liebe sei

Austrian band Dornenreich reaches a crucial milestone with the release of the ninth album "Du wilde Liebe sei” which embodies ...

Jordfäst – Hädanefter

Swedish duo Jordfäst invites you to join an immersive sonic journey through the frostbitten blackened soundscapes and the spiritual melodic ...

Per Wiberg – All Is Well In The Land Of The Living, But For The Rest Of Us… Lights Out

Known for his work with Opeth and Spiritual Beggars, Swedish multi-instrumentalist Per Wiberg this time has crafted the new solo ...

Red Fang – Arrows

Portland based stoner/sludge rockers Red Fang are eager to unleash the long awaited new full length “Arrows” offering massive groovy ...

Hippie Death Cult – Circle Of Days

Portland based rockers Hippie Death Cult aim to garner interest presenting a soulful blend of fuzzy doom and classic rock ...

Jess And The Ancient Ones – Vertigo

Finnish occult rockers Jess And The Ancient Ones embark on a spellbinding sonic journey channeling an irresistible retro flair on ...

Alluvial – Sarcoma

Atlanta based technical death metal band Alluvial raises the bar with a new line up on the blistering sophomore album ...

Silver Talon – Decadence And Decay

Dark power metal band Silver Talon is ready to impress the audience with the majestic guitar-driven virtuosity and the refined ...

Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen – Silver Lake by Esa Holopainen

We all know Esa Holopanein as lead guitarist of iconic Finnish band Amorphis but now he is ready to begin ...

Vulture – Dealin’ Death

German thrash metal band Vulture is ready to unleash incendiary grooves and horror vibes throughout the brand new album “Dealin' ...

Monster Magnet – A Better Dystopia

Legendary rockers Monster Magnet will surprise their loyal acolytes with an obscure selection of proto-metal and psych-rock covers on the ...

Scar Of The Sun – Inertia

Greek metallers Scar Of The Sun continue to develop a distinctive sonic vision blending poignant melodies and modern metal dynamics ...

Moon Coven – Slumber Wood

Swedish psychedelic doom band Moon Coven aims to make you instantly space out delivering an overdose of fuzzy grooves throughout ...

Seth – La Morsure Du Christ

French black metal veterans Seth make a triumphant comeback with the new devastating album “La Morsure Du Christ” written in ...

Dordeduh – Har

Romanian band Dordeduh has developed a unique artistic vision on the ambitious sophomore release “Har” which dwells within a darkened ...

Altarage – Succumb

Secretive death metal collective Altarage returns with the new cryptic full length “Succumb” which instantly drags you through a nightmarish ...

Vreid – Wild North West

Norwegian leaders of the black ‘n roll movement Vreid continue to explore diverse musical territories on the ambitious new concept ...

Liquid Tension Experiment – LTE3

Featuring Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, Jordan Rudess and Tony Levin, legendary supergroup Liquid Tension Experiment finally returns with the new ...

Cvlt Ov The Svn – We Are The Dragon

Finnish dark occult rockers Cvlt Ov The Svn aim to lure you to join their mystical cvlt with the addictive ...

Bodom After Midnight – Paint The Sky With Blood

Founded by legendary musician Alexi Laiho, Bodom After Midnight was supposed to be a new explosive sonic endeavor but sadly ...

Domkraft – Seeds

Swedish psych-/sludge/doom trio Domkraft focuses on the idea of emerging from the ruins to create something different within the striking ...

Odal – Welten Mutter

For over twenty years German black metallers Odal have explored the coldest depths of metal and their pagan influences continue ...

Superlynx – Electric Temple

Oslo-based doom/psych trio Superlynx manifests a gloomy sonic vision through the hypnotizing soundscapes of the third full length “Electric Temple” ...

Paysage D’Hiver – Geister

During the last two decades Swiss underground black metal act Paysage D’Hiver has released several demos but now the time ...

Motorpsycho – Kingdom Of Oblivion

Longstanding Norwegian rockers Motorpsycho skillfully follow an elaborate progressive & psychedelic pathway on the brand new full length “Kingdom Of ...

The Vintage Caravan – Monuments

Icelandic rockers The Vintage Caravan manifest a soulful psychedelic prog rock vision on the compelling fifth studio album “Monuments”. “Whispers” ...

NOÊTA – Elm

Norway based band NOÊTA crafts haunting soundscapes expressing a genuine emotional whirlwind throughout the enticing sophomore full length “Elm”. “Dawn ...

1782 – From The Graveyard

Italian doom metal trio 1782 proudly follows a creepy & heavy sonic pathway on the sophomore full length aptly entitled ...

Ghosts of Atlantis – 3.6. 2.4

Hailing from Suffolk Ghosts Of Atlantis presents to the world the monumental debut full length “3.6. 2.4” conceptually inspired by ...

Sweet Oblivion – Relentless

Created, overseen and directed by Serafino Perugino President and A&R director of Frontiers Records, the metal project Sweet Oblivion returns ...

Greenleaf – Echoes From A Mass

Swedish stoner rockers Greenleaf return with a soulful blend of fuzzy grooves and hypnotic melodies on the new fiery offering ...

Decline Of The I – Johannes

French post-black metal band Decline Of The I begins a new spellbinding trilogy with the full length "Johannes" inspired by ...

Memoriam – To The End

Back in 2016 British death metallers Memoriam began a triumphant sonic endeavor that today proves to be simply unstoppable with ...

Cryptosis – Bionic Swarm

Dutch extreme metal trio Cryptosis makes a triumphant debut with the full length “Bionic Swarm” which showcases an aggressive creative ...

The Limit – Caveman Logic

Featuring members of legendary The Stooges, the founders of Doom Rock Pentagram, NYC Punk originators Testors and Portuguese metal band ...

Dvne – Etemen Ænka

Scottish progressive metallers Dvne audaciously explore diverse sonic pathways to craft majestic soundscapes on the sophomore full length “Etemen Ænka” ...

Eyehategod – A History of Nomadic Behavior

Veteran hardcore/sludge band Eyehategod returns with the long anticipated new full length “A History Of Nomadic Behavior” depicting a world ...

Cosmic Reaper – Cosmic Reaper

North Carolina based psych-doom band Cosmic Reaper is ready to make you space out like there’s no tomorrow with the ...

The Crown – Royal Destroyer

Swedish death metal band The Crown celebrated the thirtieth anniversary in 2020 and now is ready to deliver an overdose ...

Enforced – Kill Grid

Virginia-based crossover metallers Enforced proudly channel the menacing force of extreme metal on the brand new release “Kill Grid”. “The ...

Taake / Helheim – Henholdsvis

Infamous Norwegian black metal band Taake returns with the new interesting release “Henholdsvis” which is the third and last installment ...

Autarkh – Form In Motion

Founding member and composer/guitarist of Dodecahedron Michel Nienhuis embarks on a dystopian journey with the new band Autarkh which instantly ...

Wheel – Resident Human

Helsinki-based prog metal band Wheel is ready to impress the audience with cathartic soundscapes and stellar technical musicianship on the ...

Nightfall – At Night We Prey

After seven years of absence Greek melodic death metal band Nightfall returns triumphantly with the new darkened offering “At Night ...

White Void – Anti

Featuring Lars Are Nedland of Borknagar and Solefald, dark rockers White Void manifest an extremely eclectic sonic vision deliberately inspired ...

-(16)- & Grime – Doom Sessions Vol.3

Heavy Psych Sounds proudly presents the new split EP “Doom Sessions Vol. 3” featuring L.A. based sludge metallers -(16)- and ...

Acid Mammoth – Caravan

Greek doom metal band Acid Mammoth will take you on a fuzzed-out trip with the crushing riffs and the vintage ...

Five The Hierophant – Through Aureate Void

British instrumental band Five The Hierophant manifests an enigmatic sonic vision and a sophisticated songwriting approach on the sophomore full ...

Varmia – bal Lada

Polish pagan black metal band Varmia channels strong Baltic roots blending traditional ethnic instrumentation and ravenous grooves on the third ...

Wolfheart – Skull Soldiers

After the successful release of the full-length “Wolves Of Karelia” last year, Finnish death metal band Wolfheart continues to show ...

Iotunn – Access All Worlds

Danish progressive metallers Iotunn invite you to join an unforgettable cosmic journey with the striking debut full length “Access All ...

Anneke van Giersbergen – The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest

During the last two decades the enchanting voice of Anneke van Giersbergen has conquered our hearts and after prolific collaborations ...

Epica – Omega

For more than 15 years Dutch symphonic metal icons Epica have meticulously developed a fascinating sonic identity that today reaches ...

Moonspell – Hermitage

As dark metal titans Moonspell approach their 30th anniversary the brand new opus “Hermitage” symbolizes a crucial moment in time ...

Empyrium – Über Den Sternen

Featuring talented artists Markus Stock and Thomas Helm, German folk/doom metal band Empyrium returns with the highly anticipated full length ...

Emptiness – Vide

Belgian quartet Emptiness embraces a surreal sonic pathway and an experimental approach on the new full length “Vide” recorded in ...

Harakiri For The Sky – Mӕre

Within the burgeoning blackgaze/post metal movement Harakiri For The Sky have garnered interest worldwide with their haunting blend of melancholic ...

God Is An Astronaut – Ghost Tapes #10

Irish experimental instrumental quartet God Is An Astronaut reach a crucial milestone with the release of the 10th album “Ghost ...

Cult Of Luna – The Raging River

Cult Of Luna have been around for over two decades and today their intriguing sonic journey continues to thrive within ...

Hulder – Godslastering Hymns Of A Forlorn Peasantry

Hulder emerges from the darkest depths to deliver the debut full length “Godslastering Hymns Of A Forlorn Peasantry” channeling a ...

Sirenia – Riddles, Ruins & Revelations

Sirenia’s mastermind Morten Veland is definitely an incredibly prolific composer and today his unstoppable creativity shines bright on the new ...

MSG (Michael Schenker Group) – Immortal

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker celebrates his 50th anniversary as a musician returning to his roots with the release of the ...

Sonic Flower – Rides Again

Sonic Flower were formed as a side project of legendary doomsters Church of Misery back in 2001 and the tracks ...

Endezzma -The Archer, Fjord And The Thunder

Norwegian black metallers Endezzma unleash epic grandeur and raw energy on the third release “The Archer, Fjord And The Thunder” ...

Korpiklaani – Jylhä

Finnish folk metal icons Korpiklaani continue their successful sonic journey with the release of the majestic 11th full length “Jylhä” ...

Conviction – Conviction

French doomsters Conviction fully manifest a heavy mournful sonic vision on the self-titled debut album clearly inspired by the dreary ...

Nervosa – Perpetual Chaos

With a new line-up and untamed fury Nervosa unleash a massive thrash/death metal onslaught on the latest ravenous offering “Perpetual ...

Comatose – A Way Back

Featuring members of Chrome Waves, Amiensus and Fail To Decay, Minnesota-based atmospheric rock/grungegaze collective Comatose embarks on a new sonic ...

Tribulation – Where The Gloom Becomes Sound

In the midst of shadows and mysteries Tribulation emerge with the fifth full-length “Where The Gloom Becomes Sound” which is ...

Phantom Elite – Titanium

Fronted by talented vocalist Marina La Torraca, Phantom Elite manifests a fiery symphonic metal essence with interesting modern twists on ...

The Dead Daisies – Holy Ground

Featuring a collective of extraordinary musicians, The Dead Daisies continue their rock ‘n’ roll journey without any hesitation on the ...

Therion – Leviathan

Swedish titans Therion proudly reach another crucial milestone releasing the 17th studio album “Leviathan” that will delight their faithful fans ...

Molten – Dystopian Syndrome

Formed in the Bay Area underground, Molten is ready to unleash their debut release “Dystopian Syndrome” channeling a primal extreme ...

Kabbalah – The Omen

Spanish occult rock trio Kabbalah opens the doors of a deliciously dark realm on the sophomore full-length “The Omen” channeling ...

Vajra – Irkalla

NY-based band Vajra aims to conquer a wider audience manifesting a mystical sonic vision on the new album “Irkalla” which ...