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FROZEN CROWNWar Hearts
A sweeping, majestic tapestry of power metal that balances visceral martial grit with ethereal, soaring atmosphere.
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SIMONE SIMONSVermillion
A polished, symphonic addition to the gothic metal canon that prioritises atmospheric consistency over radical sonic innovation.
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POPPYZig
Poppy attempts to bridge the gap between nu-metal grit and synth-pop sheen, but the resulting aesthetic is more confused than confrontational.
Godflesh Set to Conclude Legacy with 'Decay' and Relapse Records Partnership
Justin Broadrick confirms the industrial pioneers are nearing their final transmission as they prepare for 2026.
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PARADISE LOSTIcon 30
While the veterans remain masters of atmosphere, Icon 30 feels like an album content to sit on their legacy rather than build upon it.
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TýRBattle Ballads
A polished, safe voyage through Norse mythology that swaps genuine peril for high-production safety.
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ASIA Debuts Music Video for 'Echo Of You' Ahead of New Album
The legendary progressive rock supergroup ASIA unveils the visual for their second single from the upcoming 'Indigo' LP.
10.0
ALTERIUMOf War and Flames
A triumphant masterclass in symphonic grandeur, Alterium deliver a flawless epic that cements their status as modern titans of power metal.
6.0
EVERGREYTheories Of Emptiness
A sprawling, slightly bloated excursion into progressive metal that prioritises atmosphere over concise songwriting.
Roger Taylor Debuts 'I See You Now' Ahead of New Solo LP
Queen legend Roger Taylor unveils his latest single and upcoming album 'Violence Insane In A Beautiful World' this September.
6.0
MASTERPLANMetalmorphosis
Technical proficiency meets a lack of creative direction in Masterplan's latest power metal offering.
5.0
LORD OF THE LOSTOPVS NOIR Vol. 2
A slick, safe collection of gothic tropes that swaps genuine danger for polished industrial sheen.
Nevermore Prepare for New Studio Cycle with Emerging Song Demos
Guitarist Jeff Loomis reveals the new Nevermore lineup is beginning to flesh out material as they eye a productive window between October and March.
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POWERWOLFWake Up The Wicked
A study in stylistic stagnation where theatrical grandeur fails to mask a lack of genuine musical evolution.
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AD INFINITUMAbyss
A masterclass in symphonic weight, where cinematic grandeur meets punishing grit to forge a crowning achievement for the modern era.
Northlane Reveal Two-Year Crafting Process for Upcoming 'Anemoia' Album
Australian heavy music trailblazers NORTHLANE have spent over two years perfecting their upcoming seventh studio album, Anemoia.
3.0
AMARANTHEThe Catalyst
A bloated, directionless excursion that loses the spark of its metal roots in a sea of generic electronic wash.
Neil Peart Documentary Set for World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival
A new 96-minute documentary chronicling the life and career of RUSH drummer Neil Peart will debut at TIFF this September.
5.0
BLACKBRIARA Dark Euphony
Blackbriar offers a somber, textured journey through gothic symphonics that ultimately feels slightly diluted by its own ambition.
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DISFIGURING THE GODDESSBloom
A fractured, identity-less journey through the lowest common denominators of modern extreme metal.