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Green Carnation
Green Carnation masterfully blend doom's crushing weight with progressive sophistication on a sprawling, cinematic odyssey.
Beyond The Black
Beyond The Black deliver a polished, punishing slice of symphonic metal that balances soaring melodrama with genuine technical grit.
Kampfar
Kampfar strip away the tropes to deliver a visceral, earth-bound black metal experience that feels ancient and urgent.
Sonata Arctica
A masterclass in power metal reduction, where complex arrangements find new life through elegant acoustic textures.
Ignea
A masterclass in atmospheric world-building where symphonic grandeur meets evocative oriental textures.
Delain
A polished, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into gothic tropes, ultimately delivering a majestic, if somewhat safe, voyage.
Crom
Crom deliver a staggering, uncompromising blend of thrash and doom that defines the new standard for heavy metal.
TROLD
A listless folk metal excursion that prioritises muddy atmosphere over melodic structure and coherent composition.
Heidevolk
Heidevolk delivers a competent, if somewhat tepid, folk metal outing that prioritises safe atmosphere over searing intensity.
Cruachan
Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.
Tulip
Tulip crafts a breathtaking, emotionally resonant journey through the cosmos in their latest symphonic masterpiece.
Schandmaul
Schandmaul deliver a sweeping, atmospheric voyage through medieval-inspired folk rock that settles comfortably into their established niche.