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10.0
WARDRUNABirna
A masterclass in primal atmosphere and percussive weight, Birna is a haunting, unflinching journey into the Old Ways.
8.0
SVARTSOTPeregrinus
Svartsot deliver a striking, uncompromising journey through the intersections of faith, freedom, and folk-metal ferocity.
9.0
ROYAL SORROWInnerdeeps
A haunting, visceral journey into the psyche, where heavy riffs and ethereal textures collide to create a monumental progressive epic.
8.0
SIMHOOMAN AFTER ALL
SiM navigate the fragile boundary between metalcore aggression and avant-garde introspection in a sprawling, identity-focused journey.
8.0
HOLYWATRPsalms
Holywatr deliver a haunting, atmospheric metal journey that prioritises texture and emotional weight over raw aggression.
7.0
ARDE LA SANGREPase Lo Que Pase
A muscular, rhythmic heavy journey that finds its strengths in visceral grooves rather than grandiose spectacle.
7.0
BLOOD WHITEFrom Hell
A sprawling, visceral journey through the visceral depths of extreme metal, where Blood White finds a balance between savagery and craft.
8.0
THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIAMEGATONS
A muscular, high-octane journey through California's sonic landscape, where heavy riffs collide with a sharp sense of identity.
10.0
CRIMSON SUNSorrowbreaker
A haunting, transcendent journey through grief and reclamation, Crimson Sun deliver a flawless sonic tapestry of heavy emotion.
6.0
FREEDOM CALLSilver Romance
A polished, if somewhat safe, journey through the stars and the mystical past.
5.0
LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMESThe Cycles Of Trying To Cope
Like Moths To Flames offer a polished, yet structurally repetitive journey through the familiar tropes of modern metalcore.
5.0
BLACKBRIARA Dark Euphony
Blackbriar offers a somber, textured journey through gothic symphonics that ultimately feels slightly diluted by its own ambition.
2.0
DISFIGURING THE GODDESSBloom
A fractured, identity-less journey through the lowest common denominators of modern extreme metal.
8.0
REXORIAFallen Dimension
A haunting, atmospheric journey through melodic heavy metal that balances crushing weight with ethereal beauty.
5.0
FIRES IN THE DISTANCECircadian Promise
A haunting, atmospheric journey through metal's more ethereal reaches that ultimately feels lost in its own shadows.
6.0
GLADENFOLDSoulbound
Gladenfold's 'Soulbound' offers a glacial, technically proficient journey, but struggles to ignite beyond its impressive foundations.
7.0
EPICAAspiral
*Aspiral* finds Epica wrestling with weighty themes and expansive soundscapes, delivering a mostly compelling journey despite moments of self-indulgence.
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.
8.0
MARCO GARAU'S MAGIC OPERAThe Final Flight
A soaring, bombastic journey through Italian power metal, 'The Final Flight' delivers a thrilling experience with moments of genuine brilliance.
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.