Search
Eric Forrest Reflects on 'Honour' of Filling in for Voivod
E-FORCE frontman Eric Forrest shares his experience stepping in for VOIVOD during their recent European tour.
Geoff Tate to Perform 'Operation: Mindcrime' in Full for Final Time
Former Queensrÿche frontman Geoff Tate reveals he feels 'emotionally drained' by the physically demanding 1988 concept masterpiece.
Dee Snider Slams 'Bullshit' Farewell Tours and Ghost Bands
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider slams the practice of 'fake' retirement tours and bands touring under legacy names without original members.
7.0
SAXONHell, Fire And Damnation
Saxon stick to the pedigree of traditional heavy metal with a steady, professional delivery.
David Ellefson Explains Metal Church's 'Tour Smarter, Not Harder' Approach
Metal Church bassist David Ellefson discusses the veteran wisdom guiding the band's new era and 2027 touring plans.
3.0
FLOTSAM & JETSAMI Am The Weapon
Flotsam & Jetsam offer a polished but pedestrian outing that sacrifices raw energy for safe, mid-tempo grandiosity.
Kai Hansen Drops Gritty New Single 'Wait And See'
Kai Hansen delivers a darker, more intense sonic experience with the third single from his upcoming solo album, Born With A Hammer.
7.0
ARCTISArctis
Arctis navigate a precarious tightrope between commercial sheen and heavy metal framework on their self-titled Napalm release.
9.0
LAUREN BABICCovers, Vol. 5
A masterclass in sonic transmutation, where pop sensibilities are forged into heavy metal weaponry without losing their soul.
Nicko McBrain Kicks Off Titanium Tart Tour
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has launched his Titanium Tart project with a high-octane set in Florida.
2.0
FLOTSAM & JETSAMRats in the Temple
A bloated, repetitive slog through turgid and weary tropes that fails to find a single compelling melody amidst the grime.
8.0
THE NIGHT ETERNALCold Velvet
The Night Eternal weave a haunting, atmospheric tapestry of heavy metal that feels as intimate as a secret and as vast as a wasteland.
Mastodon's Brann Dailor Explains the Emotional Weight of 'Marrow Deep'
Mastodon drummer Brann Dailor reveals how the loss of his mother and the death of guitarist Brent Hinds shaped the band's latest record.
10.0
THE BARBARIANS OF CALIFORNIAAnd Now I'm Just Gnashing My Teeth
A triumphant, gold-standard eruption of heavy metal pyrotechnics that defines the pinnacle of modern heavy music.
8.0
BLACK SPIKESYdos
A masterclass in balanced aggression, Ydos balances intricate structural complexity with visceral weight.
8.0
IRON SAVIORFirestar
Iron Savior deliver a masterclass in traditional power metal, forging a sonic landscape of epic scale and relentless speed.
10.0
IRON SAVIORReforged - Machine World
A towering achievement of neo-classical heavy metal that transforms vintage heritage into a high-octane, futuristic powerhouse.
4.0
DREAM EVILMetal Gods
Dream Evil unleash a thunderous, galloping tribute to the golden era of heavy metal, blending theatrical majesty with relentless hooks.
8.0
DEATHCHANTThrones
Deathchant weave a haunting, hallucinogenic tapestry of heavy metal and psychedelia on 'Thrones', an album of profound atmosphere.
2.0
DEEP PURPLE=1
A lackluster collection that trades the band's signature grit for hollow polish.