Reviews
9.0
ASENBLUTEntfesselt
Asenblut deliver a punishing, no-nonsense fusion of black and pagan metal that prioritises raw power over indulgent theatrics.
10.0
IN THIS MOMENTWitch
In This Moment transcend their metal-core roots to deliver a visceral, occult-inspired masterpiece of heavy atmosphere.
9.0
SIGNS OF THE SWARMTo Rid Myself Of Truth
Signs of the Swarm abandon the path of least resistance to deliver a visceral, uncompromising slab of heavy music.
10.0
SQUID PISSERDreams Of Puke
Squid Pisser delivers a towering achievement of heavy music, balancing grotesque imagery with infectious hooks.
2.0
FLOTSAM & JETSAMRats in the Temple
A bloated, repetitive slog through turgid and weary tropes that fails to find a single compelling melody amidst the grime.
8.0
THE NIGHT ETERNALCold Velvet
The Night Eternal weave a haunting, atmospheric tapestry of heavy metal that feels as intimate as a secret and as vast as a wasteland.
Nuclear Blast Records
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9.0
EXUMERDeath Mask Messiah
Exumer deliver a jagged, uncompromising slab of heavy music that transforms political frustration into a sonic assault.
3.0
TURNSTILENEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile trades their signature high-octane urgency for a bloated, over-produced sprawl that loses the plot halfway through.
9.0
CATCH YOUR BREATHNot Broken Enough
Catch Your Breath deliver a clinical, punishing masterclass in heavy music construction on the devastating 'Not Broken Enough'.
10.0
HOLYWATRDeo Gratias
A hauntingly atmospheric triumph where heavy textures and melodic restraint collide to create a profound, immersive experience.
7.0
ARDE LA SANGREPase Lo Que Pase
A muscular, rhythmic heavy journey that finds its strengths in visceral grooves rather than grandiose spectacle.
7.0
BLOOD WHITEFrom Hell
A sprawling, visceral journey through the visceral depths of extreme metal, where Blood White finds a balance between savagery and craft.
8.0
TEMICTerror Management Theory
A masterclass in textured heavy music, where atmospheric weight and calculated restraint forge a haunting, immersive experience.
6.0
OCEAN SLEEPERPeace When I'm Dead
Ocean Sleeper delivers a polished, albeit uninspired, collection of heavy anthems that prioritises safety over sonic danger.
Visit Croatia
Croatia is the other side of the Adriatic Sea: a country that still has clear traces of a Roman and Venetian past, but has developed a strong identity culture, with its own traditions and artistic movements.
8.0
BEAR MCCREARYThe Singularity
Bear McCreary crafts a sprawling, cinematic masterpiece of heavy music that blends operatic scale with crushing, metallic weight.
10.0
THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIAAnd Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth
A triumphant, gold-standard eruption of heavy metal pyrotechnics that defines the pinnacle of modern heavy music.
9.0
HULKOFFHersir
A masterclass in visceral, rhythm-driven pagan metal that strips away the fluff to leave only pure, muscular weight.
10.0
EIVøREnn
Eivør delivers a transcendent masterpiece of atmosphere and weight on 'Enn', blending haunting vocals with crushing sonic landscapes.
8.0
BLACK SPIKESYdos
A masterclass in balanced aggression, Ydos balances intricate structural complexity with visceral weight.
7.0
KAMI KEHOEREVIVED
A polished, atmospheric exploration of heavy textures and melodic yearning on the new long-player from Kami Kehoe.