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7.0
ARCTISArctis
Arctis navigate a precarious tightrope between commercial sheen and heavy metal framework on their self-titled Napalm release.
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
BLACK SPIKESYdos
A masterclass in balanced aggression, Ydos balances intricate structural complexity with visceral weight.
Flotsam and Jetsam Drop Lyric Video for 'The Edge Of Nowhere'
Arizona thrash icons Flotsam and Jetsam preview their upcoming beast of an album with the final single of the cycle.
Walls OF Jericho Drop 'Agency' Single Ahead of New Album
Hardcore veterans WALLS OF JERICHO follow up 'The Ascent' with a high-octane thrash anthem titled 'Agency'.
8.0
THERIONLeviathan III
Therion navigate the treacherous waters of symphonic complexity with surgical precision, delivering a grand, high-production triumph.
5.0
AXTYThe Pain Made Me Who I Am
Asty's newest outing is a predictably safe exploration of trauma, delivering heavy riffs but lacking the emotional depth to truly cut.
9.0
EVERGREYFrom Dark Discoveries to Heartless Portraits
A majestic, sprawling odyssey that cements Evergrey's status as masters of atmospheric progressive metal.
7.0
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.