Reviews
March 2026
7.0
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Alternative metal, Industrial metal
Official review
by
omne metallum
10.03
I think I speak for us all when I ask, where's the weird and wacky title Rob? Where's the weird and wacky title?!…
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7.0 |
10.03
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December 2025
N/A
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Post black metal, Atmospheric sludge metal
Official review
by
RaduP
16.12
There's a sadness that's shared.
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N/A |
16.12
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November 2025
8.7
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Modern classical, Post-rock
Official review
by
tominator
13.11
Drama, melancholy, and tension with a dash of playfulness all wrapped into one truly engaging package.
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8.7 |
13.11
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7.8
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Atmospheric doom metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
04.11
Are you ready to let Remina take you on another emotionally-charged journey into the outer cosmos? Only this time it'll be on a more gothic route across The Silver Sea.
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7.8 |
04.11
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October 2025
N/A
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Djent, Alternative metal, Progressive metal
Official review
by
musclassia
02.10
Considering that the genre’s foundations were inspired by the intense heaviness and complexity of Meshuggah, it’s quite remarkable that djent is responsible for many of the catchiest and most accessible…
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N/A |
02.10
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July 2025
8.5
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Technical death metal, Thrash metal
Guest review
by
TonsureOvDoom
18.07
This review reflects Chaos Of Forms by Revocation after doing a full discography listen-through.
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8.5 |
18.07
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May 2025
N/A
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Technical death metal
Official review
by
musclassia
29.05
Self-titled albums several releases into a band’s career are as often an indicator of a fresh start or radical reinvention as they are a harbinger of a group running low on creativity. In the case of Rivers…
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N/A |
29.05
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7.2
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Ambient black metal, Funeral doom metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
09.05
Emotionally atmospheric one-man metal projects that you can't quite put a finger on what genre they belong to seem to be all the range lately, and Rye fit into this category.
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7.2 |
09.05
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April 2025
N/A
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Death doom metal
Official review
by
F3ynman
10.04
Rothadás’s second album delivers a solid doom-death combo with a satisfyingly evil vibe.
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N/A |
10.04
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March 2025
N/A
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Doom metal, Sludge metal
Official review
by
nikarg
11.03
Rwake (pronounced “Wake”) titled their last album ‘Rest’, and I don’t know whether it was some sort of self-fulfilling prophecy, but it took them 14 years to release its successor, The Return Of Magik.
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N/A |
11.03
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N/A
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Black metal, Death metal
Official review
by
X-Ray Rod
03.03
Learning.Nothing.New - It’s fucking Revenge! What else did you expect?
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N/A |
03.03
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February 2025
7.6
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Alternative metal, Gothic metal, Progressive metal
Official review
by
musclassia
21.02
The title of Rioghan’s debut album, Different Kinds Of Losses, was in some ways apt when considering the extent of the variety across its runtime. However, with Kept, the range of styles encompassed by…
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7.6 |
21.02
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January 2025
N/A
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Death metal
Guest review
by
Blackcrowe
18.01
The Mortality of a Forgotten Replicant.
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N/A |
18.01
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7.2
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Death metal, Thrash metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
17.01
Have you heard? Southeast Asia has also contributed to the world of extreme metal. Well, you should have, Rudra are practically veterans in the scene by now.
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7.2 |
17.01
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November 2024
8.3
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Post-Rock, Screamo, Atmospheric black metal, Post hardcore
Official review
by
X-Ray Rod
07.11
The “post-everything” Canadian collective Respire return with the same grand sample of ingredients, but this time, the mix of screamo, blackgaze and chamber music is more engaging than ever before.
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8.3 |
07.11
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October 2024
N/A
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Death metal
Official review
by
RaduP
15.10
Straight-up old school death metal might have had a long course since it's revival in the 2000s, and getting excited about new albums is a rare event. A new Ripped To Shreds is such an event. Let's…
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N/A |
15.10
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September 2024
7.3
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Black metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
15.09
Here, after 19 years, are Unsung Tales told from Rivendell in the style of blackened folk.
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7.3 |
15.09
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June 2024
7.7
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Stoner metal
Official review
by
musclassia
26.06
Rezn took their time after 2020’s Chaotic Divine, but they’ve been rife with industry in the past two years, and what’s more, they’re producing quantity without sacrificing quality.
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7.7 |
26.06
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N/A
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Hard rock, Heavy metal
Guest review
by
Blackcrowe
10.06
Riot V is the same band as Riot, yes. The classic Riot, known from albums such as Fire Down Under, Narita, and ThunderSteel, come from the vast American heavy metal and power metal scene. Riot was one…
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N/A |
10.06
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4.0
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Black metal
Official review
by
Netzach
01.06
Rotting Christ return with at least one (and only one) new riff, one less number of new ideas than riffs, and, shit, we're already in the negative numbers. Does a recycled riff or lyric count as -1…
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4.0 |
01.06
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April 2024
8.3
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Black metal, Folk metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
07.04
The future looks as bright for the Finnish folk metal duo Riitasointu as their music is blackened.
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8.3 |
07.04
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March 2024
7.2
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Heavy metal
Guest review
by
Ch'ti
05.03
An hour-long heavy metal classic that grabs you by the guts and moves them to the rhythm of its guitars.
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7.2 |
05.03
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February 2024
8.0
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Folk metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
12.02
Have you ever imagined what a combination of Wardruna and Rotting Christ would sound like?
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8.0 |
12.02
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January 2024
8.0
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Deathgrind, Sludge metal
Official review
by
musclassia
21.01
‘Deathgrind’ already promises a fusion of two of the most extreme music genres out there; add in some sludge metal as well, and one is faced with a daunting prospect.
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8.0 |
21.01
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7.3
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Extreme power metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
18.01
Unleash the power of the dragon!
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7.3 |
18.01
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N/A
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Progressive death metal, Technical deathcore
Official review
by
F3ynman
05.01
Wait—there's a genre called aliencore? And it's actually really good?…
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N/A |
05.01
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November 2023
N/A
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Post black metal, Atmospheric sludge metal
Official review
by
RaduP
08.11
Heavy music for heavy emotions.
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N/A |
08.11
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September 2023
8.4
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Black metal, Doom metal, Hardcore, Sludge metal
Official review
by
musclassia
27.09
Just over a year ago, I mused that “there’s enough bands doing ‘sludgy blackened hardcore’ music that one wonders if it’s time to make a definitive name for their niche”. As of yet, I’ve not heard anyone…
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8.4 |
27.09
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August 2023
7.5
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Hardcore Punk, Crossover thrash metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
21.08
Are you feeling angry or frustrated by any chance? Well, this album will surely tip you over the edge. Just make sure no one's in proximity when your eardrums are going through this massively aggressive…
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7.5 |
21.08
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7.7
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Melodic death metal, Thrash metal
Official review
by
musclassia
14.08
It’s probably not surprising to anyone who regularly follows my reviews to hear that a Bandcamp bio opening with ‘a 4-piece thrash band’ doesn't immediately get my blood pumping; however, subsequently…
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7.7 |
14.08
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July 2023
N/A
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Dark Ambient, Black metal
Official review
by
RaduP
25.07
Most albums have stuff like album titles, track titles, or at the very least, a credited band. And then there's the more formless entity / label Rhinocervs feeling like black metal that is intentionally…
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N/A |
25.07
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N/A
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Progressive sludge metal
Official review
by
F3ynman
25.07
Radiant Knife keep delivering solid, enjoyable, progressive sludge metal. And if you haven't heard of them yet, now's the chance to give them your attention.
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N/A |
25.07
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7.5
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Hard rock
Official review
by
Dream Taster
20.07
You know when you find a great recipe but keep improving it over the years? Revolution Saints know all about that. Their special blend of hard rock had me interested again in the genre a few years ago.
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7.5 |
20.07
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June 2023
5.9
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Symphonic power metal
Official review
by
tominator
20.06
Symphonics, electronics, breakdowns. Predictable, monotone, uninspired. I could start this review with that “definition of insanity line” to express my thoughts on this album, but I guess that would be…
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5.9 |
20.06
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May 2023
8.1
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Alternative metal, Progressive metal
Official review
by
musclassia
26.05
Only 2 days ago, I referred to Omnerod’s latest record as “an amalgamation of everything that’s happened in heavy progressive music since the turn of the millennium”; the new Ring Of Gyges similarly feels…
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8.1 |
26.05
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April 2023
7.9
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Death metal, Thrash metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
18.04
Feast your ears on some pure aggressive death/thrash, but please be warned, it will most surely be a true Trial Of Chaos for those faint-hearted, easy listeners.
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7.9 |
18.04
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7.3
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Atmospheric black metal, Folk metal
Official review
by
omne metallum
11.04
You can take our lives, but you'll never take our metal.
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7.3 |
11.04
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6.6
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Grindcore
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
04.04
Here's a Rotten Soundtrack for the inevitable Apocalypse (which hopefully won't be too soon). Brace yourselves for the incoming impact. It'll all be over in a flash, before you even know…
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6.6 |
04.04
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March 2023
8.2
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Stoner metal
Official review
by
musclassia
08.03
It’s not universally true, but the general consensus is that great album artwork is a good indicator of album quality. Rezn’s Solace is the latest record to support that hypothesis.
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8.2 |
08.03
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January 2023
7.4
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Post-metal
Official review
by
musclassia
25.01
Monarch represents the end of one musical journey, comprising the final recordings and writings featuring former bassist Ronan Connor, who passed away in 2021; what happens next to Raum Kingdom as whole…
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7.4 |
25.01
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8.3
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Progressive metal, Atmospheric rock, Progressive rock
Official review
by
musclassia
22.01
Among prog fans, few groups hold such pride of place as Riverside; within a genre that many of its detractors criticize for emphasizing style and technicality over substance, the Polish group have consistently…
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8.3 |
22.01
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N/A
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Ambient black metal, Funeral doom metal
Official review
by
RaduP
02.01
Now this is the kind of surprise I actually want from Russia.
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N/A |
02.01
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December 2022
N/A
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Death metal, Thrash metal
Official review
by
RaduP
26.12
Vedic influences in metal aren't exactly commonplace, even with bands like Cult Of Fire, Zaum, or Queen Elephantine have been taking some aesthetic and musician influences from South Asian culture.
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N/A |
26.12
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7.6
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Death metal, Melodic death metal, Progressive death metal
Official review
by
musclassia
20.12
A representative of the latest new country that I’ve reviewed an album from, Ryth hail from Bahrain in the Middle East. Formed in 2008, it has taken nearly 14 years for them to release their first…
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7.6 |
20.12
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7.6
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Alternative metal, Gothic metal, Progressive metal
Official review
by
musclassia
15.12
Different Kinds Of Losses is the debut full-length album from Rioghan, the solo project-turned-band masterminded by Rioghan Darcy. Rioghan Darcy is the performing name of Jenni Perämäki; quite…
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7.6 |
15.12
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November 2022
8.0
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Atmospheric doom metal
Official review
by
AndyMetalFreak
18.11
Strata is the debut release by newly formed New Zealand-based doom metal act Remina, featuring no other than the queen of gothic doom herself, Heike Langhans, former vocalist of the mighty Draconian. Working…
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8.0 |
18.11
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N/A
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Heavy metal, Speed metal
Official review
by
nikarg
11.11
It appears that Riot City have adopted the theme of laser-eyed, metalized animals for their album covers. Can’t complain really; they fit the music nicely.
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N/A |
11.11
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September 2022
N/A
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Hard rock
Official review
by
nikarg
22.09
The element of fantasy in heavy metal is a recurring one, whether it’s sword and sorcery, science fiction, or horror. Allegory, symbolism, and vivid imagery have all been part of the genre since metal…
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N/A |
22.09
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6.8
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Thrash metal
Official review
by
omne metallum
21.09
A long time coming.
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6.8 |
21.09
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N/A
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Technical death metal, Thrash metal
Official review
by
RaduP
15.09
Consistency can be a double edged sword. Sacrificing curious excitement for safe quality assurance. You probably don't need this review, or even to actually listen to this album, to know that the…
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N/A |
15.09
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August 2022
N/A
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Post-metal
Official review
by
RaduP
26.08
Is it a coincidence that Russian Circles are getting this thunderous just as Botch are sort of back?
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N/A |
26.08
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July 2022
8.5
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Dark Ambient, Black metal
Official review
by
Auntie Sahar
15.07
Now this is more like it.
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8.5 |
15.07
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N/A
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Heavy metal
Official review
by
nikarg
05.07
“Heavy metal has more than 50 years and many, many subgenres. It is very difficult to innovate and have your own identity. All in all, what matters is that your music excites, shocks and makes you wanna…
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N/A |
05.07
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June 2022
6.5
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Industrial metal
Official review
by
X-Ray Rod
18.06
Time can provide many things. It can provide perspective, maturity, and wisdom. It can also show signs of deterioration.
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6.5 |
18.06
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May 2022
7.8
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Progressive death metal
Official review
by
musclassia
11.05
There was a lot of great progressive/technical death metal in 2021; with more albums like The Black Hole Era, 2022 will end up being similarly fruitful for genre fans.
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7.8 |
11.05
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March 2022
7.4
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Doom metal, Stoner metal
Official review
by
musclassia
09.03
It’s always nice to see stoner metal bands trying to push the boundaries stylistically.
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7.4 |
09.03
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February 2022
9.5
|
Heavy metal, Power metal, Speed metal
Guest review
by
MahoDM
18.02
Ahoy, fellow rum enjoyers! If you’re looking for some speed, technique and melody, check this album out.
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9.5 |
18.02
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8.6
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Math metal, Experimental rock
Official review
by
musclassia
07.02
What’s the hardest part of releasing a masterpiece? Following it up.
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8.6 |
07.02
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January 2022
9.0
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Hard rock, Heavy metal
Guest review
by
AndyMetalFreak
02.01
The 70s brought us so many legends of hard rock, such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and Led Zeppelin. Amongst those big names came Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, which, like those early hard rock bands,…
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9.0 |
02.01
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December 2021
8.3
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Technical death metal
Official review
by
musclassia
19.12
Dormant Ordeal aren’t the only Polish death metal band making waves this month.
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8.3 |
19.12
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7.3
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Symphonic power metal
Official review
by
ScreamingSteelUS
12.12
Just to clear things up before we start, this is Rhapsody Of Fire, the one that still has Alex Staropoli. Not any of the other six. Recently, some of those offshoots have shone more brightly than the progenitor…
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7.3 |
12.12
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9.0
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Hard rock, Heavy metal
Guest review
by
AndyMetalFreak
01.12
ThunderSteel is often described as Riot's best album, which to me comes as no surprise. Admittedly, Riot were a late discovery for me, after years of listening to the mighty Iron Maiden, and Judas…
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9.0 |
01.12
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November 2021
7.8
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Atmospheric black metal, Avantgarde black metal
Official review
by
Dream Taster
16.11
Some albums just beg for your attention. Not sure what is in the water in Poland but this country has consistently outdone itself with impressive metal acts lately. Rivers Like Veins is another one of…
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7.8 |
16.11
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September 2021
N/A
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Ambient black metal, Funeral doom metal
Official review
by
RaduP
28.09
How often do you really get your socks blown off by a Russian one-man band?
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N/A |
28.09
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8.0
|
Extreme progressive metal
Official review
by
musclassia
22.09
If the purpose of ‘progressive’ music is to progress over time, Rivers Of Nihil are certainly in agreement.
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8.0 |
22.09
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9.6
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Progressive rock
Guest review
by
AndyMetalFreak
08.09
While many would consider Moving Pictures to be the pinnacle album by Rush, I would have to say Hemispheres had more of an impact on me, and from what I understand the metal world too. It's certainly…
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9.6 |
08.09
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July 2021
8.2
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Atmospheric black metal, Folk metal
Official review
by
omne metallum
06.07
Eternity is a long time indeed.
|
8.2 |
06.07
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May 2021
9.5
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Math metal, Experimental rock
Official review
by
musclassia
07.05
Is there even such a thing as originality in music anymore? Is it unrealistic to aspire towards perfection? When I find myself pondering questions such as these, I listen to Time Will Die And Love Will…
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9.5 |
07.05
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April 2021
7.1
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Death metal, Thrash metal
Official review
by
omne metallum
29.04
Good but not great.
|
7.1 |
29.04
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March 2021
5.3
|
Alternative metal, Industrial metal
Official review
by
omne metallum
15.03
The walking dead stumbles.
|
5.3 |
15.03
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