The Barbarians of California – MEGATONS Independent 10,0/10,0 Brief: The West Coast’s contribution to hardcore punk is undeniable. That tradition of aggression, passion, and scrappy melodicism continues with The Barbarians Of California, an…
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Psycroptic – The Pulse Of Annihilation Metal Blade Records 9,0/10,0 Brief: For over two decades, Psycroptic have operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an…
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Moonspell – Far From God Napalm Records 9,0/10,0 Brief: MOONSPELL return via Napalm Records with Far From God, a record born out of five years of creative searching, doubt and ultimate rediscovery. Far…
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Left To Die – Initium Mortis Relapse Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: Death alumni Rick Rozz and Terry Butler joined forces with gore metal pioneer Matt Harvey and Gruesome drummer Gus Rios to form LEFT…
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Crippled Black Phoenix – Sceaduhelm Season of Mist 10,0/10,0 Brief: CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX are approaching a new threshold with Sceaduhelm, an album that withdraws from outward spectacle and turns instead toward interior…
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Cage Fight – Exuvia Spinefarm Records 8,5/10,0 Brief: The word ‘exuvia’ refers to the outer skin that’s shed by creatures like arachnids, crustaceans and insects, giving way for a new stage of…
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The Narrator – Phosphor Nuclear Blast Records 9,0/10,0 Brief: THE NARRATOR were founded in 2017 in the Ruhr area of Germany and have been captivating audiences with their energetic songwriting and electrifying live…
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At The Gates – The Ghost Of A Future Dead Century Media Records/Shinigami Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: In 2026, Swedish death metal legends At The Gates released a brand new album, The Ghost of…
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Haste The Day – Dissenter Solid State Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: Life’s cycles often bring us back to where we started with the benefit of time, experience, and wisdom. In this spirit, Haste The…
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Draconian – In Somnolent Ruin Napalm Records 8,0/10,0 Brief: Swedish gothic doom entity DRACONIAN is finally back! This promises to be one of the most personal records in the band’s discography, revealed through…
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Nervosa – Slave Machine Napalm Records/Shinigami Records 8,5/10,0 Brief: NERVOSA unleashes another round of fury on their new album, Slave Machine. Their sixth album shows the Brazilian modern thrash metal band releasing their…
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The Amity Affliction – House Of Cards Pure Noise Records 8,5/10,0 Brief: The Amity Affliction didn’t choose emotional honesty as an affectation. It’s pure survival. The Australian melodic metalcore mavericks built a global…
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Immolation – Descent Nuclear Blast Records/Shinigami Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: One of the original vanguards of death metal is back. 37 years into their storied career, Immolation returns with their 12th album, Descent. Once…
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Powerwolf – Wildlive (Live At Olympiahalle) Napalm Records/Shinigami Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: POWERWOLF are back – louder, more powerful and more epic than ever! On February 13, 2026, the German metal titans will release…
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Gaerea – Loss Century Media Records 8,0/10,0 Brief: GAEREA is nothing short of a beautiful enigma rooted in musical extremity and utter passion. In under a decade, the masked collective, born in the…
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Green Carnation – A Dark Poem, Part II: Sanguis Season of Mist 9,0/10,0 Brief: No matter how long or where the journey has taken them, Green Carnation have never been afraid of a…
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Vomitory – In Death Throes Metal Blade Records 8,5/10,0 Brief: Swedish death metal institution VOMITORY will unleash their punishing In Death Throes full-length on April 10th via Metal Blade Records. In any serious…
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Corrosion Of Conformity – Good God / Baad Man Nuclear Blast Records/Shinigami Records 6,0/10,0 Brief: Let’s face it: Much has gone down in the CORROSION OF CONFORMITY universe since their last album smacked…
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Neurosis – An Undying Love For A Burning World Neurot Recordings 8,5/10,0 Brief: NEUROSIS returns with their first new album in a decade, An Undying Love For A Burning World, available for physical…
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World I Hate – Total Nuclear Annihilation Convulse Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: World I Hate is a hardcore/powerviolence band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA), known for their extremely aggressive, fast, and bleak sound. Their music…
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Major Parkinson – Valesa – Chapter II: Viva the Apocalypse! Apollon Records 10,0/10,0 Brief: Major Parkinson is a kaleidoscope of cinematic melodies, twisting rhythms, shimmering pop hooks, and a vast, dark poetic strangeness.…
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As Everything Unfolds – DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE? Century Media Records 8,5/10,0 Brief: As Everything Unfolds are certainly not new to the scene. The band, fronted by female powerhouse Charlie…
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Orbit Culture – Death Above Life Shinigami Records/Century Media Records 9,0/10,0 Brief: ORBIT CULTURE is a band poised. The Swedish quartet’s Century Media debut, “Death Above Life”, is not merely a statement of…
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Poison The Well – Peace In Place SharpTone Records 8,5/10,0 Brief: In the space of barely a breath, Poison The Well pacify fits of jarring brutality with moments of fragile beauty. Their unmistakable…
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