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Bulletbelt / Burn It Up A Reinvention Of Power And Classic Metal

Bulletbelt - Burn It Up A Surprising Journey from Black/Thrash to Power/Heavy Metal. Definitely full of surprises and an engaging listen well worth checking out. Words: Jools Green @bulletbeltnz

Verderbnis Unleash Debut Album Paria: A Hypnotic Black Metal Offering

Verderbnis - Paria (Black Sunset): A Hypnotic, Melodic Voyage into Progressive Black Metal | Release Date: 22 September 2023 @verderbnis.band

Dantalion Returns With Fatum – A Must-listen For Black Metal Fans

Dantalion Returns with Powerful Ninth Studio Album, Fatum – A Magnificent Black Metal Offering Packed with Emotion and Intensity. A gripping listen end to end. Words: Jools Green @dantalion_official @non_serviam_records

Sam Millar / One Of The Best Slabs Of AOR Since Aldo Nova’s Subject

Sam Millar More Cheese Please: A Synth-Driven Pop Rock Delight with Infectious Hooks and Nostalgic Vibes. One Of The Best Slabs Of AOR Since Aldo Nova's Subject. Words: Sophie James @samwellmillar

Conquer Divide Deliver Powerful Modern Metal In Slow Burn

Conquer Divide Slow Burn. Pushing Boundaries and Unexpected Appeal in Modern Metalcore. Dive into the powerful lyrics and vulnerability of this heartfelt album. Words: @hutchie224 @conquerdivide @mascot_records

Corey Taylor / CMF2 Is What Genius Looks Like In 2023

The head-spinning journey of Corey Taylor solo album, CMF2. This eclectic masterpiece will leave you breathless. One of the most compelling albums of the year! Words: @pmonkhouse1 @coreytaylor @bmguk

Heads For The Dead / Unnerving Excellence In The Absence Of Faith

Heads For The Dead Returns with Unnerving Excellence: In The Absence Of Faith EP | A Horror-Inspired Death Metal Experience | Out September 1, 2023 Words: Jools Green @headsforthedead @pulverised

Nine Skies / The Lightmaker An Inventive And Emotional Progressive Rock Journey

Nine Skies - The Lightmaker, A Breathtaking, Conceptual Journey with a Touch of Marillion Vibes. It is French progressive rock at its very best. Words: @adrianstonley @nine_skies

Hawkwind Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Ultimate Space Ritual Live Album Package

Hawkwind Releases Ultimate 50th-Anniversary Package: Space Ritual Live Album Remastered with Unreleased Liverpool Show. This is a genuine piece of music history. Words: @hutchie224 @hawkwind @_hawkwindoficial_ @cherryredrecords

Laurence Jones / New Album A Blueprint For 21st Century Blues Rock

Laurence Jones - Bad Luck & The Blues. Captivating Blend of Energetic Contemporary Sound. A work that can be regarded as a blueprint for 21st-century blues rock. Words: Sophie James @laurencejonesmusic @marshallrecords

Bruce Soord / Luminescence, A Majestic Journey Of Inner Peace And Hope

The mesmerising beauty of Bruce Soord new album, Luminescence. Immerse yourself in his introspective lyrics, enchanting vocals, and captivating melodies. Words: @hutchie224 @bsoord @kscopemusic

Vandenberg / Sin – Big Boisterous Hooks Turned Up To Twelve

Vandenberg - Sin: A Rock 'n' Roll Paradise with a New Line-up and Powerful Vocals. Sin is well worth losing weight in your wallet for. Turn it up to twelve.

Metallica / 72 Seasons Live – Never Has Cinema Been So Loud

Metallica 72 Seasons - Live in Cinemas. Witness the raw power and unrelenting energy of Metallica as they rock the world in a career-spanning celebration. Words: @pmonkhouse1 @metallica

When Rivers Meet / Aces Are High – A Rock Phenomenon On The Rise

When Rivers Meet - Aces Are High - A Harder Edge, Grittier Sound, and Wider Recognition Await. They are a true phenomenon in many ways. Pre-order now!! Words: @hutchie224 @whenriversmeet @oneroadrecords

KIND / Close Encounters, Soaring Vocals And Unrelenting Charge Of Riffs

The unrelenting charge of riffs, punchy bottom, and soaring vocals in KIND third album, Close Encounters. Don't miss the undeniably heavy stoner/doom/psych attack Words: @mathematicaljester @therockbandkind @ripplemusic

Soen / Memorial Is Breathtaking From Start To Finish

The emotional journey of latest Soen album, Memorial. With a cinematic soundscape and a heavier element, this release is set to challenge the top ten lists. Words: @Hutchie224 @soenmusic @silver.lining.music

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons / The Stunning Kings Of The Asylum 

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons Deliver their Career-Best Album: Kings Of The Asylum - A Must-Listen Heavy Metal Masterpiece. Words: @Hutchie224 @phil_campbell_and_the_bs @nuclearblastrecords

Marduk / Memento Mori , Black Metal Guaranteed To Get Under Your Skin

The intense and raw sound of Marduk's fifteenth studio release, Memento Mori. With captivating vocals and catchy brutality, this album is a must-listen. Words: Jools Green @mardukofficial @centurymediarecords
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