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New Dawn Fades / Lores: ’90s Swagger In A Debut That Sounds Fully Formed

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Philadelphia’s New Dawn Fades draw on the swagger of ’90s grunge, Sabbath’s fuzz and the grit of desert rock for Lores, a debut that sounds remarkably assured. Sunil Singh finds plenty of familiar influences, but the band makes them feel alive in the present.

Razorvoid / Into The Void Is A Blistering Thrash Punk Debut

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Swedish Thrash Punks Razorvoid deliver eleven tracks of ferocious riffs, pounding drums and dark atmosphere on their debut album Into The Void. Jools Green takes the ride.

Frozen Crown / The Full-Throttle Power Metal Rush Of The Legend Of The Six Kings

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Six members, six albums and six kings. Frozen Crown charge through The Legend Of The Six Kings with galloping riffs, soaring vocals and barely a moment to catch your breath.

Lacrimas Profundere – Lay Me Down O Silent Fear: Gothic Darkness With Plenty Of Bite

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On Lay Me Down O Silent Fear, Lacrimas Profundere weave dark melodies, heavy riffs, orchestral touches and soaring clean vocals into a varied, impressive album. Paul Hutchings reviews a band still finding ways to make listeners stop and take notice.

GWAR – Beyond Hell: A Bloodied Return To The Band’s Chaotic Rock Opera

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GWAR’s tenth album, Beyond Hell, returns remastered for its 20th anniversary and makes its vinyl debut. Paul Hutchings revisits its trip to Hell and finds sharp riffs, a gloriously absurd story and an album that does not quite hold together.

Sweet Electric / Something Something Disco – One Of 2026’s Best Rock Albums

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Sweet Electric take a significant step forward on Something Something Disco, delivering a genre-hopping second album filled with huge hooks, explosive performances and remarkable variety. A 10/10 contender for one of the best rock albums of 2026.

Split Dogs – Nice N’ Rough: Loud, Fast, Filthy and Seriously Fun

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Split Dogs tighten the screws on Nice N’ Rough, delivering 13 short, punchy tracks packed with garage-punk attitude, ’70s swagger and infectious rock ’n’ roll energy.

Whitesnake – Slip Of The Tongue Reissue Reignites The Memories

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Whitesnake's Slip Of The Tongue returns on pristine vinyl. A personal revisit of Steve Vai's dazzling guitar work, Judgement Day and the tour that followed.

Robin Trower Shines Again With Another Masterful Album

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The legendary Robin Trower shows no sign of slowing down on Shine, a beautifully crafted blend of blues, soul and funk featuring vocalist Richard Watts and drummer Chris Taggart.

Mushroom Beard / A Glorious Doom Trip Without The Shrooms

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Stoke-on-Trent doom mongers Mushroom Beard deliver a remarkable self-titled debut filled with gargantuan riffs, psychedelic layers and cosmic atmosphere. Six tracks of world-class doom from a band destined to become your new favourite.

Stryper / Throne Of Thorns Is A Divine Metal Revelation

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Stryper return with Throne Of Thorns, a slick and powerful Metal album packed with huge choruses, sublime vocal melodies and blistering guitar work. Michael Sweet and company sound as inspired as ever.

Europe / Come This Madness Is A Greatest Hits Album in Disguise

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Europe prove their remarkable run is far from over with Come This Madness. Packed with huge melodies, classic rock swagger and inspired performances, album number twelve comes close to matching their very best.

Villagers Of Ioannina City – Venceremos Is Simply Magnificent

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Villagers Of Ioannina City reach a new level of intensity on Venceremos, an immersive concept album blending crushing riffs, progressive passages and traditional Greek instruments. Magnificent, emotionally charged and destined for the year’s top ten.

Whitesnake 1987 – The Global Rock Phenomenon Returns On Vinyl

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Whitesnake’s 1987 album turned the band into a global rock phenomenon. As the landmark record returns on vinyl through Craft Recordings, we revisit its troubled creation, shifting lineup and era-defining songs.

Noctule / Extinguish Thy Flame Burns With Fierce Independence

Extreme Metal
Serena Cherry returns with Noctule's Extinguish Thy Flame, a richly layered and fiercely independent blend of Black Metal, Melodeath and atmospheric synths inspired by Elden Ring.

Ølyp – I(m)MORTAL: A Compelling Collision Of Beauty And Crushing Power

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French duo Ølyp deliver an impressive debut with I(m)MORTAL, combining progressive and Post-Metal intensity with cinematic soundscapes and haunting melancholy. Technical, sophisticated and emotionally charged, it is a compelling collision of beauty and crushing power.

Kai Hansen – Born With A Hammer Is A Glorious, Genre-Smashing Heavy Metal Assault

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Album Review: Kai Hansen - Born With A Hammer delivers a glorious, genre-smashing mix of Power Metal, epic ambition and raw Heavy Metal energy.

Theosophy / Line Before The Event Horizon Ventures Into The Icy Depths Of Space

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Russian Black Metal trio Theosophy venture into the icy depths of space on their atmospheric seventh album, Line Before The Event Horizon.
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