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Imminence / Axis Mundi: A Cinematic Journey Through Darkness And Redemption

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Imminence’s Axis Mundi is far more than an extended music video. This ambitious short film blends mythology, darkness and redemption with striking visuals and the sweeping atmosphere of the band’s new album.

Hippotraktor / Annihilist Is Cinematic, Crushing And Utterly Compelling

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Hippotraktor’s Annihilist is cinematic, crushing and utterly compelling. Across seven tracks, the Belgian band blend progressive complexity, atmospheric soundscapes, visceral heaviness and soaring emotion into a superb third album.

Burner / No One Is Coming To Save Us Is Sonic Abuse At Its Finest

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Burner unleash No One Is Coming To Save Us, a ferocious second album that blends Death Metal, Hardcore and Deathcore with crushing riffs, violent breakdowns and moments of bleak atmosphere. Guest appearances from Josh Middleton, Matthew K. Heafy and Anthony Lucero add even more weight to an already punishing listen.

Zornheym / Descending Into Madness Their Their Most Ambitious Release Yet

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Zornheym return with Descending Into Madness, a dark, cinematic concept album that expands the sinister story behind the asylum Zornheim.

Amon Amarth – The Allfather Awakens: Viking Metal Stays Firmly In Its Lane

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Amon Amarth return with album number 13, The Allfather Awakens. There are huge riffs, pounding anthems, Norse mythology and plenty that feels familiar, plus one acoustic experiment that probably should have stayed on the longship.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats – Shapes Of Midnight: Addictively Unsettling And Superb

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Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats embrace the darkness on Shapes Of Midnight, a compelling mix of psychedelic doom, unsettling melodies and filthy, reverb-heavy riffs.

These Wicked Rivers Expand Their Horizons On Fire And Folklore

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These Wicked Rivers broaden their sound on third album Fire And Folklore, mixing Southern rock swagger with country, blues and darker textures. It is a varied, well-paced release that still hits hardest when the riffs kick in.

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.
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