In the world of hard rock, standing out is a challenge. For new bands, the temptation to polish their sound to the point of losing their raw edge is a common pitfall. Painted Scars,...
Nails has never been a band to mess around. With a total runtime of just 17 minutes and 47 seconds, their latest album, “Every Bridge Burning”, is a blistering assault on the senses. It’s...
Toronto-based Gutvoid has been turning heads in the death metal scene since their inception in 2019. Their blend of old-school death metal with cosmic horror and progressive elements has set them apart, creating a...
I always loved the work Arjen Lucassen and Simone Simons have done together. A “solo” record has been a goal for Simons for quite a while, but finally in 2024, this was made a...
To the right, a host in the shape of a goat. To the left, a mighty sword next to a priest’s severed head. In the middle, a light, some kind of energy discharge or...
It’s only been a year since Rome, product of main force Jérôme Reuter, released their last full-length album; and already, completely in style, a new EP was brought to us last August. But then...
“Die Urkatastrophe” by Kanonenfieber: A Powerful Tribute to the Forgotten Faces of War The opening notes echo the somber tones of Reichstagspräsident Kaempf’s fateful address at the dawn of the First World War. His...
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been nearly four years since Dark Tranquillity’s latest record, “Moment” was released. Finally the successor is there; can “Endtime Signals” impress us? Ever since their previous release,...
Fleshgod Apocalypse – “Opera”: A Theatrical Tour de Force in Symphonic Death Metal by Andy Baqone Let me start by laying my cards on the table: when it comes to metal, my taste is...
In 2021 I reviewed La Morsure du Christ (read it here) of Seth. With this album Seth managed to set the bar high. Now, three years later these French blacksters are back with “La...