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VISIONS OF ATLANTISA Pirate's Symphony
Visions of Atlantis deliver a sprawling, maritime voyage through symphonic grandeur and cinematic scope.
5.0
LORD OF THE LOSTWeapons Of Mass Seduction
A decadent, industrial-tinged descent into the theatre of obsession where pop sensibilities and gothic weight collide.
7.0
LORD OF THE LOSTOPVS NOIR Vol. 1
Lord Of The Lost pivot towards industrial textures in a brooding, gothic odyssey.
3.0
VISIONS OF ATLANTISPirates II - Armada
While ambitious, 'Pirates II - Armada' feels more like a bloated exercise in symphonic tropes than a true seafaring epic.
9.0
FROZEN CROWNWar Hearts
A sweeping, majestic tapestry of power metal that balances visceral martial grit with ethereal, soaring atmosphere.
6.0
EVERGREYTheories Of Emptiness
A sprawling, slightly bloated excursion into progressive metal that prioritises atmosphere over concise songwriting.
5.0
LORD OF THE LOSTOPVS NOIR Vol. 2
A slick, safe collection of gothic tropes that swaps genuine danger for polished industrial sheen.
5.0
POWERWOLFWake Up The Wicked
A study in stylistic stagnation where theatrical grandeur fails to mask a lack of genuine musical evolution.
9.0
AD INFINITUMAbyss
A masterclass in symphonic weight, where cinematic grandeur meets punishing grit to forge a crowning achievement for the modern era.
8.0
XANDRIAEclipse
Xandria navigate the ethereal boundaries of symphonic metal with grace, crafting a cinematic experience on Eclipse.
Prong Unleash 'The Banner' Ahead of Self-Titled Napalm Records Debut
New York veterans PRONG drop the first taste of their upcoming self-titled album, featuring blistering production from Andy Sneap.
9.0
EXODUSGoliath
A towering masterclass in thrash, where Exodus reclaim their throne with sheer sonic violence and surgical precision.
6.0
WARKINGSArmageddon
Warkings deliver a competent, if somewhat predictable, slab of folk-infused metal on their latest Napalm release.
6.0
DRACONIANIn Somnolent Ruin
Draconian trade visceral danger for polished atmosphere in a record that feels more like a funeral march than a revolution.
6.0
LORD OF THE LOSTOPVS NOIR Vol. 3
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 finds Lord of the Lost entrenched in a familiar aesthetic, delivering an experience that’s undeniably dark but lacks genuine spark.
3.0
VISIONS OF ATLANTISArmada - An Orchestral Voyage
Armada – An Orchestral Voyage feels like a lavishly funded theme park ride, all spectacle and no genuine thrills.
7.0
AMBUSHEvil In All Dimensions
'Evil In All Dimensions' delivers a solid dose of modern metal, but ultimately lacks the spark to truly transcend its influences.
5.0
TAILGUNNERMidnight Blitz
A committed but ultimately unremarkable effort from Tailgunner, delivering flashes of promise without ever fully catching fire.
6.0
BLOODBOUNDField Of Swords
A valiant, if somewhat predictable, quest through power metal tropes – Bloodbound’s 'Field of Swords' delivers heroic bombast but lacks true innovatio
9.0
EVERGREYArchitects Of A New Weave
Evergrey return with a masterclass in progressive metal, weaving intricate melodies and crushing riffs into an unforgettable tapestry.