Metal Reviews

Hellripper / The Blackened Thrash Brilliance Of New Album Coronach

Album Review: Hellripper. Coronach blends Blackened Thrash aggression with melody and Scottish themes, marking a bold, mature evolution in Extreme Metal.

Divine Chaos / Hate Reactor – A Frighteningly Good Metal Comeback

Album Review: Divine Chaos / Hate Reactor. Frighteningly good Metal comeback blending Thrash and Death Metal with groove, power, and explosive modern production

HeKz Deliver Qisma, A Dark And Delicious Prog Rock Banger

HeKz deliver a dark, cinematic prog Metal triumph with Qisma. Read our review of the 2026 album, featuring epic tracks, violin textures and bold storytelling.

TULUS / Black To The Core On Haunting New Album Morbid Desires

Album Review: TULUS. Morbid Desires, a black to the core release blending raw vocals, dark folklore themes, and adventurous songwriting in a haunting 2026 album.

Suzi Quatro Unleashes Freedom – A Dirty, Whiskey-Soaked Blues Rock Blast

Album Review: Suzi Quatro. Freedom, a whiskey-soaked blues rock powerhouse blending raw attitude, Detroit roots, and unforgettable hooks in this fiery blues rock album.

Exodus / Goliath: A Blistering Comeback From The Thrash Metal Icons

Exodus Goliath album review: Rob Dukes returns as Thrash icons unleash savage riffs, pounding drums and pure aggression in one of 2026’s most powerful releases.

Tyketto / Closer To The Sun, A Powerful Return After Ten Years

Album Review. Tyketto. Closer To The Sun, the band's first album in ten years, packed with melodic rock hooks, powerful vocals from Danny Vaughn and '80s vibes

Casey Maunder Delivers Heart, Hooks and Fire on Smash Down Jericho

Album Review: Casey Maunder delivers heart, hooks and fire on Smash Down Jericho, a melodic rock album packed with soul, big choruses and fearless songwriting.

Asia In Stunning Form On New Live In England Album

Asia In Stunning Form On New Live In England Album, the first of three live releases, captures Geoff Downes and co revisiting the band’s iconic debut in style.

Monstrosity Reaffirm Their Old School Death Metal Mastery

Album Review: Monstrosity Reaffirm Their Old School Death Metal Mastery on Screams From Beneath The Surface, a fierce return packed with brutal riffs and veteran precision.

Rush / Grace Under Pressure Returns In A Feature-Packed Deluxe Box Set

Rush / Grace Under Pressure Returns In A Feature-Packed Deluxe Box Set. Remastered audio, a Terry Brown remix, full concert film, Atmos mixes, collectibles and more.

Nordic Giants Reach The Stars On The Majestic Under Celestial Alignments

Album Review: Nordic Giants Reach The Stars On The Majestic Under Celestial Alignments, a cinematic post-rock journey filled with cosmic beauty, emotion, and wonder.

Lamb Of God / Into Oblivion A Brutal Statement On A Burning World

Album review: Lamb Of God - Into Oblivion is a brutal statement on a burning world, packed with savage groove, furious energy and bold social commentary.
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Neuronspoiler Hit Hard with The House Always Wins

Album Review: Neuronspoiler Hit Hard with The House Always Wins, a Heavy Metal album packed with soaring vocals, killer riffs, hooks and standout tracks.

Party Cannon / Nintendo 64 Slam Carnage: Subjected To A Partying Is Out Soon

Album review: Party Cannon. Subjected To A Partying EP delivers Nintendo 64 slam carnage, crushing riffs, wild samples, remixes and Glasgow live chaos. Out now!

Wolfbastard – The Black Metal/Crust Punk Carnage of Satanic Scum Punks

Album Review: Wolfbastard deliver Black Metal/crust punk carnage on Satanic Scum Punks. 11 turbo-charged tracks in under 30 minutes. Out 13 March 2026.

Rob Zombie / The Great Satan Is A Triumph Of Madness And Mayhem

Album Review: Rob Zombie - The Great Satan brings Hellbilly swagger back. Monster riffs, big choruses, creepy samples, and relentless energy throughout.

Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Keep The Melodic Rock Rampage Alive On From The Fade

Album Review: Joel Hoekstra's 13 keep the melodic rock rampage alive on From The Fade—song-first hard rock with Girish Pradhan, Appice, Franklin and Sherinian.
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