“Mea Culpa” is the harrowing second release from Hungarian atmospheric black metal band Frozen Wreath. Rooted deeply in the nihilistic ethos of ’90s black metal, the album captures the spirit of genre giants like old Dimmu Borgir, …And Oceans and Catamenia. The seven-track offering from Frozen Wreath isn’t just a record; it’s a journey into […]

Burning Witches, Switzerland’s high priestesses of heavy metal, are back with a vengeance, setting the world alight with their fiery new offering, “The Dark Tower.” The all-female band serves an alchemical brew of fifteen tracks, blending the relentless energy of their instruments with a touch of dark mystique. From the get-go, the album immerses the […]

Embarking on a riotous journey of sonic defiance, Suicide Puppets, from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, have unleashed their explosive prowess in their latest offering, “Beyond the Veil.” With a rich history dating back to 2007, and numerous accolades including two consecutive wins at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards, the band continues to spread their anarchic anthems, sharing […]

Since their inception in 2010, Los Angeles-based rock band Stitched Up Heart has been synonymous with intense emotion, raw energy, and a blend of musical styles that have captivated audiences worldwide. With the release of “To The Wolves,” the band presents a heavier sound, further establishing their place in the rock and alternative metal scenes. […]

If the language of metal could be translated into the syntax of the soul, Beyond Shadows’ self-titled album is a masterclass in musical translation. This 10-track work of art from Gothenburg’s own melodic death metal craftsmen isn’t just a collection of songs; it’s an existential proclamation screamed into the void. Produced and mixed by the […]

VARMIA, a Polish pagan black metal band founded in 2016, does not settle for mere emulation. Instead, it unfurls its wings in a ritualistic summoning of the spirits of ancient Baltic tribes. Their fourth album, “nie nas widzę,” is a magnificent effort that contributes not just to the genre of black metal, but also serves […]

In a sonic landscape filled with formulaic tunes and predictable genre conventions; 0%Mercury has pushed through struggles and adversity to defy the odds and burst forth from the Ukrainian underground music scene like a kaleidoscopic firework. Their EP, “We Should Definitely Do This!”, is a daring exploration that bends, breaks, and invents genre rules. With […]

here’s a somber tranquility in the misty landscapes of the Pacific Northwest that VINTERSEA, a melodic metal band hailing from Oregon’s Willamette Valley, flawlessly incorporates into their auditory tapestry. In their latest album, “Woven Into Ashes,” they strike an enigmatic balance between the symphonic brilliance and the pulverizing heaviness of metal, creating an atmosphere as […]

In the saturated world of death metal where many bands struggle to differentiate themselves, Pythagoras, hailing from Long Beach, CA, releases an album that refuses to be muffled in a sea of blast beats and indecipherable growls. “Botched Field Surgery” is a sonic assault that captures the essence of controlled chaos, giving the listener an […]

It’s not often that you find a band that’s able to resurrect itself successfully after years of hiatus. But Millennium, a staple in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM), has managed to do just that. Originally formed in 1982, they’ve come a long way since their initial debut, showing that the NWOBHM spirit […]

Forget whatever you thought you knew about metalcore and industrial music because LOGICAL TERROR’s “Sides of the Unknown” is an album that takes the genre and mutates it into something primal, complex, and utterly refreshing. From the incendiary opener “The Final Nightmare” to the haunting finale “The Animal With 1000 Eyes,” this Italian outfit pushes […]

In the realm of modern hard rock, it’s easy to get lost in the noise—both literal and metaphorical. That’s why when a song like “The Darkness” by Counter comes along, you can’t help but take notice. Hailing from Western NC, the band has offered up a transcendent sonic experience that is sure to satisfy your […]