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6.0
AS I LAY DYINGThrough Storms Ahead
As I Lay Dying deliver a competent, if uninspired, collection of metalcore tropes that prioritises safety over visceral impact.
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.
Thundermother Tap into New Era with Napalm Records Debut
Swedish hard rock queens THUNDERMOTHER announce their Napalm Records debut, 'Mothers Of Thunder', arriving in February 2027.
8.0
MANNTRATitans
Manntra forge a brutal, industrial-tinged folk metal hybrid that prioritises rhythmic weight over empty atmosphere.
10.0
GLORYHAMMERSpace 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath
Gloryhammer turn absurdity into majesty on a cosmic power-metal masterpiece: huge hooks, wild invention and a finale worthy of myth.
3.0
KAMELOTDark Asylum
Kamelot deliver a lush, symphonic odyssey that feels more like a gilded cage than a journey of liberation.
Kamelot Announce 'Dark Asylum' European Tour Part II
Symphonic metal titans KAMELOT are set to bring 'Dark Asylum' to the continent in 2027, with CYHRA joining as direct support.
10.0
LORD OF THE LOSTBlood & Glitter
Lord Of The Lost deliver a masterclass in atmospheric gothic metal with a polished, textured triumph.
8.0
POWERWOLFMissa Cantorem II
Powerwolf lean into their gothic-theatricality, delivering a polished, symphonic masterclass in power metal.
7.0
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOONMetamorphosis
A lavish, symphonic voyage through cinematic landscapes and familiar melodies, though it occasionally loses its way in its own grandeur.
9.0
WARKINGSMorgana
A majestic, atmospheric triumph of symphonic power metal that weaves intricate textures with soaring, cinematic melodies.
10.0
AD INFINITUMChapter III - Downfall
A masterclass in symphonic architecture where the heavy lifting is done by riffs, not just reverb.
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.
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.
6.0
HEIDEVOLKWederkeer
Heidevolk delivers a competent, if somewhat tepid, folk metal outing that prioritises safe atmosphere over searing intensity.
AS I LAY Dying Return with Self-Titled LP and New Dual Singles
Metalcore veterans AS I LAY DYING have announced their upcoming self-titled album via Napalm Records, debuting 'Polarized' and 'Retribution'.
7.0
SCHANDMAULSternensegler
Schandmaul deliver a sweeping, atmospheric voyage through medieval-inspired folk rock that settles comfortably into their established niche.