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10.0
IN THIS MOMENTGODMODE
A masterclass in visceral metalcore, where Maria's soaring vocals meet industrial-edged aggression.
10.0
IN THIS MOMENTWitch
In This Moment transcend their metal-core roots to deliver a visceral, occult-inspired masterpiece of heavy atmosphere.
10.0
ROTTING CHRISTAealo (Re-recorded)
Rotting Christ transcend the boundaries of black metal with a staggering, pristine reimagining of their foundational masterpiece.
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.
6.0
ROTTING CHRISTPro Xristou
A sprawling, atmospheric odyssey that struggles to balance its grandiose ambitions with cohesive structural clarity.
6.0
GOTHMINISTERPandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds
A polished, industrial-leaning follow-up that prioritises atmosphere over organic grit.
7.0
SIMONE SIMONSVermillion
A polished, symphonic addition to the gothic metal canon that prioritises atmospheric consistency over radical sonic innovation.
3.0
PARADISE LOSTIcon 30
While the veterans remain masters of atmosphere, Icon 30 feels like an album content to sit on their legacy rather than build upon it.
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
BLACKBRIARA Dark Euphony
Blackbriar offers a somber, textured journey through gothic symphonics that ultimately feels slightly diluted by its own ambition.
7.0
WITHIN TEMPTATIONBleed Out
Within Temptation navigate a polished, atmospheric landscape of symphonic metal on their latest offering.
8.0
XANDRIAEclipse
Xandria navigate the ethereal boundaries of symphonic metal with grace, crafting a cinematic experience on Eclipse.
6.0
LACUNA COILSleepless Empire
Lacuna Coil find a muted, atmospheric equilibrium in 'Sleepless Empire', though the weight of expectation lingers heavy.
5.0
ROTTING CHRISTAealo
A bloated, self-indulgent odyssey that mistakes cavernous production for depth and gothic grandiosity for actual substance.
7.0
PARADISE LOSTAscension
Paradise Lost's latest offering, 'Ascension', delivers a familiar blend of gothic grandeur and crushing doom, though its length proves a minor stumbling block.
8.0
MOONSPELLFar From God
Moonspell sharpen gothic grandeur into a focused, memorable record whose strongest songs balance menace, melody and dramatic restraint.
6.0
MOTIONLESS IN WHITEDecades
Decades balances gothic spectacle and polished metalcore with strong hooks, uneven pacing and occasional emotional weight.
Moonspell Announce New Album ‘Far From God’
Moonspell will release gothic metal album ‘Far From God’ on July 3 through Napalm Records.
8.0
DELAINDance with the Devil
A spectral waltz through gothic grandeur, 'Dance with the Devil' finds Delain both embracing their legacy and forging a thrilling new path.