Cløudy Skies – Changes
Changes has managed to be a confusing offering that is as generally interesting to listen to as it is odd, as if reaching for something unattainable … MoreCløudy Skies – Changes
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For I Am King – Crown
With no shortage of vocal insanity, melodic guitar work, and strong hooks, Crown is a competent album that adds a lot to the genre insofar as diversity and choice goes; and ought to be a major contender for one of the better deathcore releases of early 2023 … MoreFor I Am King – Crown
Kohnerah – Ominous Ubiquitous
While the formation of the band in 2016 and its first LP release in 2023 have spanned the better part of seven years, the album doesn’t disappoint, as it ought to appeal heavily to those who love a mean, nasty, and grinding death metal album that turns the speed up to 11 … MoreKohnerah – Ominous Ubiquitous
Rotten Coffin – The Agony In Slumber
The Agony In Slumber is a great album that could be placed next to some of the genre’s above-average releases of the year, such as Decapitated’s Cancer Culture, Yatra’s Born Into Chaos, or Misery Index’s Complete Control … MoreRotten Coffin – The Agony In Slumber
UNCHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN – Sulphurfeast
Unchristian Christian’s single-man format has paid big dividends with his tremendous vocals and thrashing old school death charm that would compete with any of the year’s best offerings for your fanship and admiration. Frankly, it deserves your attention; and you’d be totally foolish to pass on this one before the year is up … MoreUNCHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN – Sulphurfeast
Fäust – Death From Beyond
Ultimately possessing control over the entire process, contributing artist Michaël Hellström has produced a well-rounded and consistent album that is not only competently-made, but entertaining and engaging from first to last … MoreFäust – Death From Beyond
Gavran – Indistinct Beacon
Heavy and hairy,Gavran’s Indistinct Beacon is a dynamically-powerful sludge/doom offering that crams a huge amount of music into just 5 tracks, allowing listeners to sit back and be overwhelmed by the intense mountain of sound that will be one of the better sludge offerings of 2022 … MoreGavran – Indistinct Beacon
Feelingless – Metal Against Animal Cruelty
Mixing power metal Melodic Death, metalcore, and a dozen guest contributions, Music Against Animal Cruelty is a seriously-engaging, guitar-heavy romp with a great message and all proceeds go to benefit the cause … MoreFeelingless – Metal Against Animal Cruelty
Veilburner – VLBRNR
Noisy and relentless, Veilburner’s 2022 release, VLBRNR is one of its most intense and well-produced yet, making for a foray into noise-death to experience a whirlwind of sound that evokes intensity, extremity, and periodic “stank face” … MoreVeilburner – VLBRNR
Spider God – Fly in the Trap
A wild ride of musical black metal opera about a haunted hotel in Los Angeles, Flies In The Trap is going to be remembered as something exciting that people won’t ever really be able to put their finger on, which is exactly why we love art … MoreSpider God – Fly in the Trap