Metal Reviews

Pyrexia sound brutal like never before with the reimagined release of System Of The Animal 25. This album will reignite your love for Brutal Death Metal. Words: Jools Green @pyrexiaofficial

The emotional life-defining moments of Einar Solberg in 16. With haunting cello and Solberg's incredible vocal range, this album is cinematic and beautiful. Words: Robert Adams @einar_solberg @insideoutmusic

Discover the new release from The Unresolved, Convalescence, and delve into the intricate vocal and instrumental nuances and lyrical themes that make it a must-listen album. Words: Sophie James @the_unresolvedband

The Arcane Order returns with a much-awaited follow-up to their 2015 album. Distortions From Cosmogony, weaves elements of melodic death metal and technical riffs. Danish Extreme Metal at its finest. Words: Jools Green @thearcaneorderofficial @blacklionrecordsswe

Gothic/Symphonic Metal shines on Sirenia's latest album, 1977. Powerful vocals and bombastic symphonic arrangements captured by Morten Veland's excellent production. Words: Sophie James @sireniabandofficial @napalmrecordsofficial

The ethereal and modern sound of Envy Of None, featuring remixes from debut album and three new songs. A magical carpet ride of soaring vocals and guitarwork. Words: @pmonkhouse1 @envyofnone_ @kscopemusic

Legendary horror punk band Screaming Dead is back with Ride With The Dead, causing a stir with their well-crafted tracks packed with subtle sinister touches. Review: Jools Green @screamingdeadband

RATT - The Atlantic Years proves that despite the sneering and snobbery towards their sometimes alarming appearance, they were great musicians with bloody great songs, and their music has stood the test of time. Words: @brian_boyle_72 @bmguk @bmg_us @ratt

Ruïm / The powerful Black Metal of Black Royal Spiritism - I-O Sino da Igreja. A commandingly powerful listen of inspirational quality, lyrical content and delivery. Words: Jools Green @black.royal.spiritism @peacevillerecords

Weapon release New Clear Power with a return to their original name. With guests like Tino Troy and Steve Mann, this album is a must-listen for any Metalhead. Words: Dave Bonney

Celebrate 50 years of Uriah Heep with these picture disc releases! Rediscover their underrated mid-70s albums Wonderworld and High And Mighty, featuring classic tracks and much-missed band members. Don't miss out! Words: Ian Sutherland @bmguk @uriahheepofficial

Supergroup Elegant Weapons mean business on stellar debut album, Horns For A Halo. Richie Faulkner, Ronnie Romero and a great mix of old-school and modern Metal. Words: @hutchie224 @elegantweaponsband @falconfaulkner @ro_ck_nnie @davey_rimmer @cwilliamsdrums @nuclearblastrecords

Blind River - Bones For The Skeleton Thief. Ten songs of hard and heavy perfection, with no filler. Grab a beer and prepare to be blown away. Out 25 May 2023.

Get ready to be blown away by Zac and The New Men's debut album, Reinvent Me, blending classic influences with contemporary themes and anthemic melodies. Words: Sophie James @zacandthenewmen

Discover the highly anticipated new EP from Ashen Reach with their lead single, Ghosts. Atmospheric, sophisticated, and engaging, this is next-level stuff you won't want to miss! @ashenreach

Born Into The Twisting Rope: A Short, Sharp & to-the-Point Album from Industrial Puke. Featuring 10 tracks of crushing riffs and direct expressions of anger. Words: Jools Green @industrialpuke @suicide_records

The icy imagery of Frozen Soul's sophomore release, Glacial Domination. Expanding sound and newness, this winter-tinged Death Metal album demands a response. Words: @hutchie224 @frozensoultx @centurymediarecords

The intricate and powerful Progressive Metal of Ring Of Gyges sophomore release, Metamorphosis. With heavy riffs and soaring vocals this album is a must-listen. Words: @hutchie224 @ringofgyges @vicisolum