Reviews
8.0
ONLAPWaves
Onlap deliver a polished, atmosphere-drenched odyssey of alternative metal that balances crushing weight with shimmering, high-gloss production.
10.0
IN THIS MOMENTGODMODE
A masterclass in visceral metalcore, where Maria's soaring vocals meet industrial-edged aggression.
7.0
HOLYWATRred heifer
Holywatr deliver a visceral, politically charged metal odyssey that swaps polish for raw, honest conviction.
7.0
ARCTISArctis
Arctis navigate a precarious tightrope between commercial sheen and heavy metal framework on their self-titled Napalm release.
9.0
LAUREN BABICCovers, Vol. 5
A masterclass in sonic transmutation, where pop sensibilities are forged into heavy metal weaponry without losing their soul.
9.0
PALEFACE SWISSCURSED
A masterclass in heavy dynamics, blending punishing beatdown weight with unexpected melodic sophistication.
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7.0
WE CAME AS ROMANSALL IS BEAUTIFUL… BECAUSE WE'RE DOOMED
We Came As Romans lean heavily into the 'electronicore' playbook with a polished production that trades raw danger for glossy hooks.
9.0
TURMION KäTILöTReset
Turmion Kätilöt deliver a staggering masterclass in industrial metal, blending abrasive textures with a haunting, cinematic narrative of rebirth.
7.0
ASAVAMahjong
ASAVA balance heavy hooks and cinematic scale on 'Mahjong', carving a path through the metalcore landscape with unapologetic theatricality.
10.0
TURNSTILENEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS
Turnstile prove that hardcore can house high-art production and kaleidoscopic textures without losing its jagged, punk heart.
7.0
INTENSIVE CAREWas I Good Enough?
A crushing, cavernous descent into the heart of sludge and drone, where pain is traded for ponderous, suffocating atmosphere.
9.0
THE CALLOUS DAOBOYSI Don’t Want to See You in Heaven
A sprawling, technical triumph that marries jagged complexity with visceral, heavy-metal theatrics.
5.0
DEAD RABBITTSRedefined
A plodging, self-indulgent excursion into the 'post-hardcore' bargain bin.
1.0
LADRONESArriba La L
A muddy, identity-less slog that confuses heavy tropes with actual substance.
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9.0
PATIENT SIXTY-SEVENA Very Heavy Christmas
Patient Sixty-Seven bypasses the tinsel and goes straight for the jugular with a sledgehammer of heavy holiday metal.
9.0
ASENBLUTEntfesselt
Asenblut deliver a punishing, no-nonsense fusion of black and pagan metal that prioritises raw power over indulgent theatrics.
10.0
IN THIS MOMENTWitch
In This Moment transcend their metal-core roots to deliver a visceral, occult-inspired masterpiece of heavy atmosphere.
9.0
SIGNS OF THE SWARMTo Rid Myself Of Truth
Signs of the Swarm abandon the path of least resistance to deliver a visceral, uncompromising slab of heavy music.
10.0
SQUID PISSERDreams Of Puke
Squid Pisser delivers a towering achievement of heavy music, balancing grotesque imagery with infectious hooks.
2.0
FLOTSAM & JETSAMRats in the Temple
A bloated, repetitive slog through turgid and weary tropes that fails to find a single compelling melody amidst the grime.