Metal Reviews

Avatar / Don’t Go In The Forest Is Just Wonderful

Album Review: Don't Go In The Forest. Avatar at their creative peak mixing Groove Metal, pirate vibes, strings & synths in a wildly entertaining sonic journey

Confess / In Pursuit of Dreams – Metal’s Most Defiant Album Still Burns

Confess mark 10 years of In Pursuit of Dreams with a remastered reissue. Born from rebellion, this defiant Metal album still hits with rage and power.

Creeper / Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death The Soundtrack Of Your Nightmares

Album Review: Step into a vampiric dreamscape with Creeper - Sanguivore II: Mistress Of Death. Just in time to soundtrack your Halloween nightmares.

Bastard Cröss Unleash Debut Album Crossripper, An Exciting Slab Of Brutality

Album review: Bastard Cröss unleash debut LP Crossripper, delivering a relentless slab of Blackened Thrash Metal brutality just in time for Halloween.

Moonspell / Opus Diabolicum – Metal And Orchestra Can Be Breathtaking

Album Review: The power of Moonspell Opus Diabolicum, where Gothic Metal meets orchestral grandeur in a breathtaking live album recorded in Lisbon’s MEO Arena.

Owls Woods Graves / Why I Love Every Aspect Of Strix

Album Review: Why Strix by Owls Woods Graves stands out. A raw, blackened punk album driven by occult themes, fierce d-beats & unmatched energy.

Heavy Pettin / A Rock Generation Revival, But Does It Hit The Right Notes?

Album Review: Heavy Pettin return with Rock Generation, their first studio album in 30+ years. We dive into the highs, lows, and whether it hits the right notes

Psychonaut / World Maker Is A Work Of Impressive Stature

Album Review: Psychonaut. World Maker is a stunning album fusing post-Metal, psychedelia and raw emotion in a powerful sonic journey. A Work Of Impressive Stature

Brave Rival – 5 To 4 Shows A Leaner, Meaner And Hungrier Outfit Than Ever Before

Album Review: 5 to 4 is not just the next stage for Brave Rival. It is a crystal clear declaration that they are here to stay and aiming for the big leagues.

Stillbirth – Survival Protocol: Brutal Surf/Death Metal Meets Dystopian Fury

Board short-wearing German Brutal Surf/Death Metal maniacs Stillbirth are back with their ninth full-length, the nine-track, thirty-five-minute dystopian concept album, Survival Protocol. This is an album that is brutal and filthy enough...

Doro / Metal Queen Drops Rare Gems & Liquid-Filled Warriors Of The Sea Vinyl

Metal Queen Doro unveils Warriors of the Sea—a fierce mix of rarities, live cuts & liquid-filled vinyl. Dive into the 2025 album review now.

Shiraz Lane / In Vertigo Is Pop Rock Fusion At Its Very Best

Album Review: Shiraz Lane - In Vertigo. The Finnish rock band delivers pop rock fusion at its best—mixing glam hooks, punchy riffs, and confident melodic fire.

Soulfly / Chama: A Classic Melting Pot Of Chaos And Influences

Album Review: Soulfly - Chama, a savage blend of Groove Metal, tribal influences, and raw power—a true return to form for Max Cavalera and the Tribe.

Biohazard / Divided We Fall Marks Explosive Comeback After 13 Years

Album Review: Biohazard - Divided We Fall is at is a proper throwback to the band's glory days of those first three albums. An explosive return after 13 years.

Ronnie Romero Proves He’s The Backbone Of Classic Rock On Powerful New Album

Album Review: Ronnie Romero makes an all-out statement of intent on Backbone, channeling Dio-esque power and classic rock energy cementing his frontman credentials.

All Hell / Sunsetter, A Blackened Thrash Tale Of Cosmic Vengeance

Album Review: Dive into Sunsetter, the Blackened Thrash Metal album from All Hell. An epic tale of Cain, Lilith, and the cursed bloodline across time and shadow

Sammy Hagar / The Residency Is A Wonderful Celebration Of Timeless Rock

Album Review: Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band release The Residency, a wonderful celebration of timeless rock. Recorded at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Preacher Stone / New Album By The Horns Is Quality Southern Rock With Swagger

Album Review: Preacher Stone. By The Horns, a groove-laden Southern Rock album full of swagger and foot-stomping anthems. A short but rich 33-minute ride.
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