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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.
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.
7.0
EPICAAspiral
*Aspiral* finds Epica wrestling with weighty themes and expansive soundscapes, delivering a mostly compelling journey despite moments of self-indulgence.
9.0
SELLSWORD...With Might and Vengeance
A towering hour of battle-ready power metal, packed with huge melodies, muscular riffs and enough character to justify every minute of its runtime.
Judas Priest’s Full Warsaw ‘Faithkeepers’ Concert Appears Online
Fan-filmed footage captures Judas Priest’s full 17-song Warsaw set, including returning classics and a formidable closing run.
5.0
TAILGUNNERMidnight Blitz
A committed but ultimately unremarkable effort from Tailgunner, delivering flashes of promise without ever fully catching fire.
4.0
AVANTASIAHere Be Dragons
A sprawling, theatrical odyssey, *Here Be Dragons* offers moments of genuine grandeur but ultimately feels like a retread of well-worn fantasy tropes.
Alestorm Announce 2027 UK and Ireland Tour
Alestorm will cross the UK and Ireland in January 2027 with Battle Beast and Wizardthrone joining the full 15-date run.
6.0
PSYCROPTICThe Pulse of Annihilation
Psycroptic remain technically formidable, but this compact set is strongest when precision creates momentum instead of merely displaying control.
5.0
CORROSION OF CONFORMITYGood God / Baad Man
Corrosion of Conformity sound grounded and heavy, but this sprawling record confuses accumulated mass with sustained purpose.
Hatebreed Sign With BLKIIBLK for New Album
Hatebreed have joined the Frontiers metal imprint BLKIIBLK, with a Zeuss-produced album scheduled for autumn 2026.
9.0
VOMITORYIn Death Throes
Vomitory turn thirty-seven minutes of death metal into a relentless, sharply written assault with hooks hiding inside every blast of violence.
DevilDriver Announce ‘Strike And Kill’ Album
DevilDriver will release their eleventh album ‘Strike And Kill’ on July 10 through Napalm Records.
5.0
NINE INCH NAILSNine Inch Noize
Nine Inch Noize reframes familiar material with abrasive detail, but the exercise often feels curated rather than newly urgent.
7.0
RIOT CULTMelodic Death Metal Anarchy, Vol. 1
Riot Cult shape political unease into a cold, melodic record whose atmosphere is stronger than its confused genre label.
Upon A Burning Body Announce June US Tour
Upon A Burning Body will headline a June tour with Traitors, Carcosa and Swollen Teeth.
Raven Plan to Record New Album This Summer
Raven have written a large pool of songs and expect to begin recording their next album in July or August.
Moonspell Announce New Album ‘Far From God’
Moonspell will release gothic metal album ‘Far From God’ on July 3 through Napalm Records.
Cryptopsy to Headline 2026 Decibel Tour
Cryptopsy will lead the 2026 Decibel Magazine Tour with Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith.
Queensrÿche Announce European Summer Tour
Queensrÿche will play European headline shows and major festivals throughout June and July 2026.