Face Off - The Colour Of Rain
Review by Susan
7.7
Musical talent can come from anywhere. So, why is it that if we hear a great new band and they happen to be from Sweden or Canada or France or something we don't bat an eyelash - but if they come from somewhere like Serbia we get all "wow!" about it? I don't know about you but I totally do this. Countries that give us significantly fewer metal bands just have a certain special appeal. But, in the end, their music is judged (by our ears) on the same level as everyone else.

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Darktrance - Pessimum
Review by BitterCOld
7.7
I was initially put-off by Pessimum - yet another release that features my old nemesis, horribly overloud shouting vocals which rip your attention away from the music… And right off the bat at that! Bracing myself for the rest of the work, my mindset was, well, pessimistic. Ultimately I'm glad I persevered. Darktrance is a one-man Ukrainian act. Deimos, when not busy being a Martian moon, is the brainchild here, as well as Dargos and Cold...

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BornBroken - The Healing Powers Of Hate
Review by BoxCar Willy
 
I know I've probably said this before, but hardcore is an extremely finicky genre. There are lots of good bands, and even more terrible ones, but bands like BornBroken are by far one of the hardest to review. BornBroken hail from Montreal, which is turning into quite the metal heaven, with the Québec tech death scene, and the Metal Noir Quebecois and not to mention (the now departed) Despised Icon (R.I.P). Anyway, BornBroken play a mix...

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Amorphis - Circle
Review by Demonic Tutor
8.6
Finland's Amorphis have mutated from a cherished 90s death/doom act into a new wave of heavy metal type of phenomenon in the early 2000s. Having successfully redefined their sound with albums such as Eclipse and Silent Waters, the band journeyed through time with two more releases made of the same cloth with Skyforger and The Beginning of Times. Now facing the challenge to either continue on the same path or deviate to a different sound, will...

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Leprous - Coal
Review by R'Vannith
8.8
For their new album Leprous have dedicated themselves to the studio with a purpose. It's a guarantee that they can create something fresh as they move into artistic routes unexplored and Coal is no exception to this in its emphasis on a particular mood. Here they seem cool, calm and collected as they attempt to project a particular atmosphere into their music. They go about this darker melancholic direction with a certain uncharacteristic seriousness. Mind you the result still sounds like a Leprous album but it isn't another Bilateral which was of a very eclectic nature.

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The Black Dahlia Murder - Everblack
Review by wormdrink414
7.8
TBDM's discog seems to have its share of missteps—Ritual is pretty boring, and despite the excellent "Christ Deformed," Deflorate is too plasticky (forget my guest review of it)—but when these guys play they play hard, and, despite all their lineup changes over the years, they seem to be getting tighter in the musicianship department. The overly-technical guitar work on their past two albums just never really jived with what seems...

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Progenie Terrestre Pura - U​.​M​.​A.
Review by Apothecary
8.5
As a huge fan of writers like Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov, I really have to come out and say that there simply isn't as much science fiction-themed metal out there as there should be. Xenomorphs, Higgs-boson particles, and technologically totalitarian futures generally take a lyrical backseat to topics such as war, religion, and joyous stories of using knives for sexual intercourse with your girlfriend. Every now and...

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Civil War - The Killer Angels
Review by R Lewis
8.5
Aaah, finally a new Sabaton release. Honestly, I wasn't expecting it so soon, just an year after their sixth effort, Carolus Rex. And, by the way, I'd suggest Joakim to take a little break, his voice is unrecognizable, seems like he's singing while someone is squeezing his balls. But the other band trademarks are all here; it's clearly Sabaton. What? Is this not Sabaton? Civil War, that's what the album cover states. Let's...

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Night of the Prog Festival

Germany, St. Goarshausen (Loreley)
13-14 July 2013

Opeth
Steven Wilson
Devin Townsend
Crippled Black Phoenix
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http://www.wiventertainment.com/
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Power Trip - Manifest Decimation
Crossover

Robust, dark, and energizing, Manifest Decimation is like a cup of Folgers. A cup of Folgers that carries around a spiked bat and will fuck you up with it.

Stream the fullest and best thrash album of the year so far HERE.

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Night Of The Prog Ticket Giveaway 17.06

WiV Entertainment and Metal Storm are proud to present you with a Night of the Prog VIII ticket giveaway. Two of our lucky readers will get a FREE 2-day festival pass! Two other festival attendees (yes, sorry, that's the condition) can win either a festival T-shirt or a cap. All of the prizes will be claimed at the festival. Start making your travel arrangements and hope you are lucky! (by Ivor)   Read more ››
 
Fuck The Facts - Entire New EP Streaming Online 19.06

Canadian grindcore masters Fuck The Facts have yesterday officially released their new EP Amer via Relapse Records. The band has also made this EP available for streaming in its entirety through their Bandcamp site. It contains 7 brand new songs. In other news, the band has recently announced a string of dates for the upcoming European summer tour, which will begin on July 1st in Milan. Check out the complete list of tour dates below. (by Abattoir)   Read more ››
 
October Falls - Debut New Official Music Video 19.06

October Falls proudly present their debut official videoclip, for the song "Boiling Heart Of The North", now available for viewing below through the YouTube player. The song for this video comes off the band's latest new output The Plague Of A Coming Age, released on March 15th through Debemur Morti Productions. The video was directed by Håkan Sjödin (Marduk, Setherial) and features vocals by Tomi Joutsen from Amorphis. (by Abattoir)   Read more ››
 
Katatonia - 'Viva Emptiness' 10th Anniversary Reissue And Tour 19.06

Katatonia have been revealed as very special guests on Paradise Lost's Tragic Illusion 25th anniversary UK tour in October alongside Lacuna Coil. Since they are also celebrating their own 10th anniversary for their standout sixth album Viva Emptiness, the band will be performing the album in its entirety each night. To coincide with the shows and the album's 10-year anniversary, Viva Emptiness will be entirely re-mixed and re-mastered by David Castillo plus enhanced with new artwork courtesy of Travis Smith for a re-release on November 4th via Peaceville. The album will be available for... (by BloodTears)   Read more ››
 
Revocation - Debut New Song 19.06

After announcing their new self-titled album, technical death/thrash metallers Revocation have debuted online their brand new unsettling single "The Hive". You can hear what the band has to offer with this new material on the video located below. The album drops on August 6th in North America, August 2nd in Germany/Benelux and August 5th in the UK and rest of the world via Relapse Records. (by BloodTears)   Read more ››
 
Getting Stoked For Night Of The Prog 2013 17.06

Summer festival season is already upon us. Which means there are loads of events to choose from, at least for those of us who happen to be around in Europe. Some are better, some are worse, some have longer traditions than the others, and some are more specialised than the others. So, if you are like me, heavily biased as far as prog is concerned, let me suggest you The Festival to be at this summer: Night of the Prog VIII. (by Ivor)   Read more ››
 
Clandestine Cuts Vol. 3 Issue #5 - Great New Demos and EPs 09.06

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveler of the metal world, rest here a while. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Support them with a simple listen, and discover the future. This month here music from: The Mascaron, Deception, The Lumberjack Feedback, Graveflowers, Robot Monkey Arm, and Sons Of Lioth. (by Susan, BloodTears, Abattoir, BoxCar Willy, wormdrink414)   Read more ››
 
Wait … WHAT? Rambling Blog - Vol. I 03.06

Fair warning - these are MY thoughts - hence, it's a blog feature - but do comment on my ramblings and tell me if I'm too harsh on the offenders or right on the money. If you think I am too harsh though … well, my Spanish isn't all that good but I would phrase a sentence with the word "cojones" … moving on! (by D.T. Metal)   Read more ››
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Fair To Midland - Arrows & Anchors (2011)

If you like prog, no sorry, if you like any melodic metal then Arrows & Anchors has been waiting for you. Fair To Midland is a band who brings a perfectly large variety of styles, moods, and textures but that's not important. What's important is just how damn good it all is. (by Lyrinan)   Read more ››

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Routasydän, the only song Sentenced sang in Finnish, was dedicated to the band's hometown (Oulu) hockey team, Oulun Kärpät. The song caused something of a stir in Finland, as several politicians reviewed the lyrics and claimed that they contain Nazi overtones. The band has steadfastly refuted such claims.

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