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ELEINEWe Shall Remain
Eleine deliver a flawless, high-octane triumph of symphonic metal that demands total attention.
Amon Amarth Praise Seamless Production on 'The Allfather Awakens'
Amon Amarth members reveal how touring sessions and a collaborative production gave the new record a smooth studio experience.
U.D.O. Signals Milestone 20th Studio Album with 'I'll Die Trying' Video
German heavy metal veterans U.D.O. unveil the first single from 'Voodoo Ranger' as they head toward a massive triple anniversary in 2027.
5.0
AVATARDance Devil Dance
A polished, groove-heavy exploration of modern metal where atmosphere meets polished production.
2.0
ACCEPTHumanoid
A staggering let-down from a titan, where bloated arrangements and repetitive motifs bury the fire.
6.0
GLORYHAMMERReturn to the Kingdom of Fife
While Gloryhammer masters the aesthetics of cinematic power metal, 'Return to the Kingdom of Fife' feels like a repetitive exercise in spectacle.
10.0
SKáLMöLDÝdalir
Skálmöld weave a haunting, folk-infused tapestry of Norse mythology that feels both ancient and urgently alive.
Extol Drop 'Disintegrate' Ahead of New Full-Length
Norwegian experimental death metal stalwarts EXTOL share 'Disintegrate' as the first taste of their upcoming album 'Aura Of Decay'.
8.0
GREEN CARNATIONGreen Carnation - A Dark Poem, Pt. III: The Messiah Complex
Green Carnation masterfully blend doom's crushing weight with progressive sophistication on a sprawling, cinematic odyssey.
8.0
BEYOND THE BLACKBeyond The Black
Beyond The Black deliver a polished, punishing slice of symphonic metal that balances soaring melodrama with genuine technical grit.
9.0
KAMPFARTil Klovers Takt
Kampfar strip away the tropes to deliver a visceral, earth-bound black metal experience that feels ancient and urgent.
8.0
SONATA ARCTICAAcoustic Adventures - Volume Two
A masterclass in power metal reduction, where complex arrangements find new life through elegant acoustic textures.
Chuck Billy Outlines 'Souls Of Black' Remix Set for 2027
Testament frontman Chuck Billy confirms a revamped, 'raw' remix of the 1990s classic is slated for release.
8.0
IGNEADreams Of Lands Unseen
A masterclass in atmospheric world-building where symphonic grandeur meets evocative oriental textures.
8.0
DELAINDark Waters
A polished, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into gothic tropes, ultimately delivering a majestic, if somewhat safe, voyage.
9.0
CROMThe Era of Darkness
Crom deliver a staggering, uncompromising blend of thrash and doom that defines the new standard for heavy metal.
1.0
TROLDDer Var Engang...
A listless folk metal excursion that prioritises muddy atmosphere over melodic structure and coherent composition.
NILE and Coroner Unite for North American Co-Headline Tour in 2027
Death metal heavyweights NILE and technical thrash icons CORONER are set to co-headline a massive US tour in spring 2027.
6.0
HEIDEVOLKWederkeer
Heidevolk delivers a competent, if somewhat tepid, folk metal outing that prioritises safe atmosphere over searing intensity.
7.0
CRUACHANThe Living and The Dead
Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.