Metal Reviews

Dive into Syner And Vintervolve: The Poetry Behind Norwegian Black Metal, Hilde 'Hildr' Nymoen evocative collection of Black Metal lyrics. Out Now.

Slayer. Hell Awaits turns 40. Explore the landmark Thrash album that reshaped Metal with ferocity, darkness, and unmatched intensity.

Relentless riffs, soaring solos and pure ’80s energy, Confess unleash polished Euro metal firepower on the hook-heavy Metalmorphosis. Release Date: 15 May 2026

Yoth Iria deliver landmark Greek Metal release with Gone With The Devil, blending Black Metal fury, melody and gothic atmosphere. Out 8 May 2026 via Metal Blade

Album Review: Tyrannus strike back with dark, Thrashy force on Mournhold, blending Black Metal, atmosphere, and sharp songwriting in this new album.

Find out why Jungle Rot prove longevity and power on Cruel Face Of War in this review, blending Thrash, groove, and relentless old-school Death Metal.

Feel the fury of Acid Reign Daze Of The Week as the Thrash legends return with a savage, modern edge. Read our full album review now.

Album Review: Venom return with the contemporary and powerful Into Oblivion, blending raw Black Metal roots with modern precision.

Big riffs and arena hooks define Sevendust One as the band return with their 15th album—anthemic, polished, and built for live crowds. Read the review.

Explore our album review of Albion It Was In The Month Of May, blending Celtic folk, Metal, and poetic soundscapes into a vivid, Tolkien-inspired journey.

Album Review: John Corabi. New Day explores his soulful blend of blues, classic rock and country, showcasing a confident, heartfelt evolution in his solo sound.

Six Feet Under return with Next To Die, their fifteenth album, blending Death Metal aggression and groove to deliver their strongest, most creative release in years.

Album Review: At The Gates. A blistering tribute to Tomas Lindberg’s enduring influence with The Ghost Of A Future Dead, a fierce and emotional final statement.

Nuclear Messiah Black Flame review: an all-star Heavy Metal project with Chris Poland shines in moments but feels dated, predictable, and inconsistent overall.

Icy and primal Determined To Death And Beyond sees Archaic Oath craft a powerful Blackened Death Metal debut inspired by Dissection, Naglfar, and Swedish extremes.

Elegant Weapons / Evolution delivers a thrilling, old-school album experience with rich songwriting, dynamic performances, and a cohesive journey meant to be heard in full.

Album Review: Dublin band Silverbird finally launch debut album after 14 years, delivering mix of hard rock, prog, and Celtic flair in this long-overdue release

Uridium ignite old-school Metal fury with Reflections Of Insanity, delivering raw Heavy Metal, Thrash energy, and NWOBHM vibes in blistering debut album release