Metal Reviews

Altari debut album Kröflueldar is inspired by Iceland's electric fires. Pushing the boundaries of Black Metal, this unique release will leave you mesmerised. @altariiceland @svartrecords

Discover the world of Lion Shepherd - Hiraeth - a sumptuous variety of Indian raga, Oriental esotericism, and more, with a rock foundation that will leave you longing for more.

Verminous Serpent Album Review - Made in Ireland, The Malign Covenant disturbs with its Doom drenched occult-filled blackened offering. Words: @hutchie224 @verminousserpent @amorfatiproductions

The hyperactive ride that is Lucifer Star Machine - Satanic Age. With short, sharp, in-your-face aggro laced with a melodic thread, an album hard to shake off. Words: @hutchie224 @lucifer_star_machine the_sign_records

Experience the electrifying new album from L.A. Guns, Black Diamonds, filled with iconic hard rock anthems and addictive ballads. Out on 14 April!

Get ready to be blown away by Dystersol - Anaemic. This concept album about a fictional serial killer packs a punch, with complex riffs and haunting lead work. @dystersol.band @mdd_records

Paul Gilbert shreds his way through Ronnie James Dio covers with impressive instrumentals that pay homage to the late great singer. Read our review now. @paulgilbert_official @mascotlabelgroup @_ronniejamesdio

Die Ego - 74 Days Staring At The Void is a crushing Metal masterpiece to leave you wanting more. Discover why this three-piece is a force to be reckoned with. Review: @rock_pixs @die.ego.metal

Discover Acid King's immersive and emotionally consuming album 'Beyond Vision,' likened to the Pink Floyd of doom. Join the journey of life through sound. @acidkingrocks @blues.funeral

Black Metal trio Outlaw returns with their third studio offering, Reaching Beyond Assiah. Walking an anti-cosmic path, this album demands attention. @outlawblackmetal @aop.records

Warfare - The Lemmy Sessions (Cherry Red Records). Warfare brazenly approached Lemmy by telling him that he had the job of producing them. The resulting album was Metal Anarchy, released in 1985, and also featured guest guitars by Motörhead's Wurzel. #Warfare @officialmotorhead

Now in their 26th year, Brazilian Death Metal legends NervoChaos show no signs of slowing with their latest and 11th full-length, Chthonic Wrath. Words: @hutchie224 @nervochaos @emanzipationprod

Exceptionally fun, boisterous and carrying the messages that need to be made, Ferocious Dog 10-anniversary release is a real joy to explore, indulge, and enjoy. Words: @hutchie224 @ferociousdog.uk @graphite_records

Album review - Cruachan - The Living And The Dead may be Cruachan's most masterful work to date. Few would argue its the definitive Folk Metal release of 2023. Words: @hitchie224 @cruachan_official @despotzrecords

Album review - Shores Of Null - The Loss Of Beauty. Continues in that dark, tempestuous and melancholic vein and once again an impressive release. @shoresofnull @spikerotrecords

Mork return with full-length studio release Dypet, follow up to 2021's superb Katedralen, delivering yet another icy blast of sensational Norwegian Black Metal.

The Answer - Sundowners (Golden Robot Records). Back with album number seven, Sundowners, the County Down boys have that Celtic fire burning brightly again. Words: @ brian_boyle_72 @theanswerrock @goldenrobotrecords

Album Review - Wardress – Metal ‘Til The End (MDD Records). Well played and with a vibrant energy that is infectious, there’s plenty you can enjoy if you want your Heavy Metal as routine as it comes. @wardressmetal @mdd_records