BAD TASTE! LOUD RIFFS! TOO MUCH CUM!
PeelingFlesh
A murky, dragging exercise in and out of nothingness that fails to justify its sluggish tempo.
Architects
Architects navigate a haunting, atmospheric landscape of introspection and heavy textures in their latest offering.
CABAL
CABAL weave a suffocating tapestry of deathcore and ambient textures, exploring the visceral cycle of decay and spiritual exhaustion.
Rise Of The Northstar
High-octane groove and relentless precision collide in a triumphant display of sonic aggression.
Anthrax
Anthrax deliver a polished, groove-heavy outing that leans into melodic hooks, though it occasionally trips over its own ambition.
Epica
A flawless transmutation of heavy metal, where symphonic grandeur meets crushing weight in a peerless display of creative chemistry.
Ad Infinitum
A masterclass in symphonic architecture where the heavy lifting is done by riffs, not just reverb.
Eleine
Eleine deliver a flawless, high-octane triumph of symphonic metal that demands total attention.
Avatar
A polished, groove-heavy exploration of modern metal where atmosphere meets polished production.
Accept
A staggering let-down from a titan, where bloated arrangements and repetitive motifs bury the fire.
Gloryhammer
While Gloryhammer masters the aesthetics of cinematic power metal, 'Return to the Kingdom of Fife' feels like a repetitive exercise in spectacle.
Skálmöld
Skálmöld weave a haunting, folk-infused tapestry of Norse mythology that feels both ancient and urgently alive.