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CABALMagno Interitus
A bloated exercise in deathcore clichés where the atmosphere is often suffocating rather than immersive.
Anthrax Bassist Frank Bello Reflects on 'Darker' Tones of Cursum Perficio
Frank Bello discusses the organic evolution of the band's sound and the grit of their latest record in a new interview.
9.0
RUNEMAGICKAfter Chaos: Nocturnal Vigil
Runemagick craft a haunting, textured tapestry of death-doom that finds power in the spaces between the notes.
8.0
THE OCEANSolaris
The Ocean trade atmospheric expansion for muscular density in a masterclass of sludge-infused post-metal.
7.0
LACRIMAS PROFUNDERELay Me Down O Silent Fear
Lacrimas Profundere navigate the thin line between mournful elegance and crushing weight on their latest gothic metal offering.
6.0
GODFLESHDecay
Godflesh return with a grinding, industrial sludge that feels more like a weary sigh than a revolutionary roar.
4.0
FALLING IN REVERSEPopular Monster
Ronnie Radke weaves a volatile tapestry of melodic metalcore and pop-punk defiance in a daring, high-octane sonic overhaul.
Voivod Progressing Towards New Studio Album with Eight Tracks Underway
Guitarist Daniel 'Chewy' Mongrain confirms that the progressive sci-fi metal pioneers have eight songs in the works for their next release.
9.0
HELLRIPPERCoronach
A majestic, high-octane fusion of black metal and thrash that refuses to sacrifice melody for extremity.
7.0
METALITEDiscovery
A competent, if somewhat safe, foray into symphonic power metal where the hooks are sharp but the grandeur occasionally feels hollow.
Michael Weikath Dismisses 'Keeper IV' as Repetitive for Helloween
Helloween guitarist Michael Weikath shuts down the possibility of a fourth 'Keeper' album, citing a need for original titles.
7.0
PEELINGFLESHThe G Code (Crunk Edition)
PeelingFlesh delivers a heavy, plodding slab of slam death metal that prioritises low-end weight over surgical precision.
8.0
XANDRIAThe Wonders Still Awaiting
Xandria swap safe bets for cinematic grandeur, delivering a lush, symphonic odyssey that manages to dodge the 'tiring' trap.
3.0
WINGS OF STEELGates of Twilight
A glossy, hollow trek through the tropes of traditional metal that fails to find a single spark of genuine danger.
Former Primal Fear Members Forge New Path with Fearless V
Tom Naumann, Alex Beyrodt, Alex Jansen, and Michael Ehré form Fearless V, dropping a new single ahead of their debut album.
3.0
TEMPLE OF VOIDThe Crawl
A sluggish, suffocating slog through the mud of death-doom that sacrifices intensity for atmosphere.
7.0
ARCHITECTSthe classic symptoms of a broken spirit
A haunting, textured exploration of modern malaise that swaps some jagged edges for atmospheric depth.
Melbourne Melodic Metal Veterans Vanishing Point Announce New Single and Upcoming Album
VANISHING POINT preview their seventh studio album, 'Eremition', with the arrival of the high-energy new single 'Bring Me The Night'.
8.0
MANNTRATitans
Manntra forge a brutal, industrial-tinged folk metal hybrid that prioritises rhythmic weight over empty atmosphere.
6.0
DOROWarriors Of The Sea
A somewhat diluted voyage where the classic spirit of the Queen of Metal meets a diluted, live-hybrid production.