Metal Reviews

July 30, 2023

Heaven’s Gate - EP

There is something wretched decaying in Tampa Bay, Florida? That smell of eradicated flesh is coming from the poor souls that elect to see Heaven’s Gate’s live shows. The fury of their live might will rip your face off (see their album c…

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July 27, 2023

Vexed - Negative Energy

UK alt metal band Vexed brings another slam fest of an album with their second release Negative Energy. This band brings serious power with huge riffs, killer production and super solid song crafting. I’m a particular fan of Jay Bacon’s …

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July 24, 2023

Creeping Death - Boundless Domain

There are times in life when you fall hopelessly in love. For me the first time was watching Darth Vader cut his sons hand off. Henceforth, I was smitten for Darth. The most recent chubby arose when I heard Boundless Domain.Founded in 2015 by vocali…

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July 22, 2023

Staind - Lowest in Me

After 12 years we finally have a new single from Staind, called “Lowest in Me.” It’s been a long time since we heard new material from these guys. The song has everything you want: complex arrangements, electronics and heavy ass to…

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July 17, 2023

Black Orchid Empire - Tempus Veritas

Black Orchid Empire’s new album “Tempus Veritas” is outstanding. This progressive metal band on this album delivers it all from heavy guitar riffs, complex arrangements and killer vocals from Visser and Ferguson. Billy Freedom is t…

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July 12, 2023

Electrikeel - Straight Outtah Depths

@electrikeelband might be an unknown here in the United States. Hailing from Spain, these #crossoverthrash destroyers should be a known entity in these parts and all parts. They are students of metal and it shows.Speed is the word on …

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July 11, 2023

Exhibition - The Last Laugh

The Bills Mafia knows how to get down! Exhibition from Buffalo NY, is 100% crushing #crossoverthrash that made me jump out of my chair!The album takes off with a no frills handbanger in Exhibition. Mason and Goo are the headliners. They fl…

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July 10, 2023

Ghost - Stay

There is nothing more exciting then waking up to a killer band surprising you with new noise. There is nothing more irritating when it is a power ballad…..and a really lousy one at that. The original version was performed by the Shakespears S…

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July 10, 2023

Wytch Hazel - IV: Sacrament

Wytch Hazel is an great listen if you like 70’s Rock with a Blue Oyster Cult meets Ghost, meets Angel Witch vibe.The first half of the record is solid, albeit it is a bit preachy for my liking. But there is no denying talent. Guitarists Alex…

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July 10, 2023

Horrendous - Ontological Mysterium

I let the latest single from Horrendous pour over my ears today. Holy shit, what a piece of music! Ontological Mysterium is the first single and the title track from their upcoming release, due out on August 18th of this year. There’s a lot to…

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July 7, 2023

Existence - Go To Heaven

Stokholm is a wonderful place. Not because of the people, the culture, or that their country has their shit together. Fuck that shit. It is because they love fucking metal. Want proof? Look for further then Existence.Frozen Sprit is a #crossove…

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July 5, 2023

Asinhell - Fall if The Loyal Order

What I loved about Volbeat was the clear collision of rockabilly meets Metallica. Michael Poulen is a monster singer and a polished guitar player. However, in recent years Volbeat had become more mainstream and gone were the chuggah riffs that domin…

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July 5, 2023

Skourge -Torrential Torment

If you are paying attention to the metal scene in Texas, then you are probably aware of the putrid thrash that @skourge manifests. Hailing from Houston, Texas, the band is made up of mostly Erik Hester (bass), Jacob Duarte (guitar), and …

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July 1, 2023

Frozen Souls - Glacial Domination

Frozen Souls returns with a grotesquely sinister offering of human remains that death metal fans can sink their necrophilic teeth into.Invisible Tormentor boasts the album off with riffing reminiscent of hardcore, but Chad Green makes it chillingly …

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June 26, 2023

Imminence - Jaded

Swedish band Imminence has released a single called “Jaded.” With four studio albums out already, this is a great sign of what’s ahead for the highly anticipated 5th album. Berg’s vocals on the song, like always, are unreal. …

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June 21, 2023

Militarie Gun - Life Under The Gun

How many of you wake up and roll your eyes about the day ahead? Mortgage. Inflation. Narcissistic people. Kids. Bills. Shithead neighbors. Family. Work. Your dog shitting on your flowers. It all adds up.Militarie Gun is a post hardcore band that und…

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June 20, 2023

Ghost -Phantomime

My favorite band to masterfully do covers has always been @typeonegativeofficial. Over the years, @thebandghost have pulled off epic covers including; If You Have Ghosts (Roku Erikson), Waiting For The Night (Depeche Mode) and Its a S…

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June 19, 2023

Clutch - PA Tapes (Live in Nashville)

If you're looking for an album that'll get you pumped, look no further than Clutch's PA Tapes (Live in Nashville) album. Recorded during their 2022 tour, this album showcases the raw power and energy that only a live Clutch show can hammer. Right f…

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June 19, 2023

Sleep Token - Take Me Back to Eden

The mysterious, masked men from London are at it again with another top-notch release.Take Me Back To Eden’s album opener Chokehold sucks you in with a raspy, gravelly musical intro under spacious, beautiful vocals that lulls you into a soothi…

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June 17, 2023

Heart Of A Coward

Heart Of A Coward brings another level of heavy with their 2023 singles “Decay” and “This place only brings death.” A thick, in-your-face production perfectly balances crushing riffs and savage vocals with layers of industria…

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June 10, 2023

Hauch EP

I really like this band Hauch out of Germany. Check out the EP with 4 really good tracks @ https://hauch1.bandcamp.com/album/lehmasche. Each track delivers a different vibe.The guys are extremely talented and have at times that Black Sabbath sound. …

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June 5, 2023

Frayed Ends BC - Belfast HC

Attention to all Metal Heads. Check out the newly released EP by Frayed Ends BC called Belfast HC. This EP has everything you want in a Progressive Metal Band. Give a listen to the four thunderous songs. I say thunderous as Eddie Cross is just that …

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June 3, 2023

Inhuman Nature and Ninth Realm - Split EP

The future of #crossoverthrash is that of pikes and battle axes. The proof is in this two track beast from Inhuman Nature and Ninth Realm.“Take Them By Force” is a health serving audio beheadings from Inhuman Nature. Gunfire ri…

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June 2, 2023

Urian -The Hirsch Effekt

The latest single Urian from German progmetal mavens The Hirsch Effekt is nothing short of masterful. The talent in this trio is damn near overwhelming and it shows in this latest track. The vocals provided by guitarist Nils Wittrock and bassist Ilj…

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