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DYMNA LOTVAVyraj
A haunting, atmospheric monolith that trades shock for spiritual weight.
8.0
HULDERVerbolgen
A formidable fusion of necrotic black metal and punishing death metal weight, rooted deeply in the soils of Belgian folklore.
Shining Unleash Frosty New Single 'North'
The Norwegian titans of Blackjazz deliver a punishing new single ahead of their Bloodstock Open Air appearance.
THE Kovenant Prepare for Studio Sessions with Eight New Tracks
Vocalist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen confirms THE KOVENANT are crafting a new studio album featuring input from members of MAYHEM and ARCTURUS.
6.0
BLACK LABEL SOCIETYEngines of Demolition
A weary, plodging trek through familiar territory that fails to ignite the spark of true heavy metal fire.
8.0
REXORIAFallen Dimension
A haunting, atmospheric journey through melodic heavy metal that balances crushing weight with ethereal beauty.
5.0
ROTTING CHRISTAealo
A bloated, self-indulgent odyssey that mistakes cavernous production for depth and gothic grandiosity for actual substance.
Megadeth Join Forces with Testament and Black Label Society for Massive 2027 European Farewell Tour
Megadeth have announced a massive 24-date European run in 2027 alongside heavy metal titans Testament and Black Label Society.
1.0
AVATARDon't Go In The Forest
Avatar’s latest offering isn’t a forest; it's a swamp of repetitive riffs and tired tropes, drowning any spark of originality.
3.0
BLACKBRIARA Thousand Little Deaths
Blackbriar's latest feels like a beautifully orchestrated collapse; moments of genuine brilliance buried under frustrating repetition.
4.0
BEYOND THE BLACKBreak The Silence
'Break The Silence' flirts with genuine grandeur but ultimately buckles under the weight of its own ambition; a frustratingly uneven listen.
Geezer Butler Reflects on Black Sabbath's 'Heaven and Hell' Surprise
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed he and his bandmates were stunned by the success of their 1979 album, Heaven and Hell, despite its length and the shift in songwriting dynamics with Ronnie James Dio.
Birmingham Marks First Anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s Death
Birmingham hosted the first Ozzy Day with live music, public art and citywide tributes to the Black Sabbath frontman.
8.0
MOONSPELLFar From God
Moonspell sharpen gothic grandeur into a focused, memorable record whose strongest songs balance menace, melody and dramatic restraint.
7.0
SINSIDAll That Remains
Sinsid deliver traditional heavy metal with sturdy hooks and clear conviction, even when the songwriting leans heavily on inherited forms.
Beast in Black Announce EU Tour
Beast In Black will hit Europe in autumn 2026 with Sonata Arctica and Frozen Crown.
5.0
DIMMU BORGIRGrand Serpent Rising
Grand Serpent Rising offers scale without urgency, burying flashes of menace beneath an overextended and emotionally distant design.
6.0
MORKMonolitt
Mork’s Monolitt carries old black-metal frost into a focused modern record, though its midsection occasionally settles into routine.
8.0
CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIXSceaduhelm
Crippled Black Phoenix turn a long runtime into a coherent descent, balancing progressive structure with genuine emotional pressure.
Immortal Finish Writing Eleventh Studio Album
Demonaz has completed the material for Immortal’s follow-up to 2023’s ‘War Against All’.