Sanhedrin – Heat Lightning (Metal Blade Records)
Although Heat Lightning is the fourth studio album for New York’s Sanhedrin, there has been modest appreciation for the power trio’s discography over the years on this site. Be it witnessing the group live...
Shrine of Denial – I, Moloch (Transcending Obscurity Records)
One thing y'all need to know about yours truly. Transcending Obscurity Records is my absolute favorite label on Earth. I have been so fortunate as to be able to not only hear a metric...
Morfonica – Polyphony (Bushiroad)
When considering which Bang Dream/Bandori bands are worth inclusion here at Dead Rhetoric, it seemed time for the violin-led rock act of Morfonica to have a bit of time in the limelight with the...
Warbringer – Brandish the Sword on the Cross
Photo: Alex Solca
When it comes to elevating the potential of thrash into progressive, death, and extreme measures, there’s nothing quite like a seasoned act such as Warbringer to continually impress their legions of followers....
Spiritbox – Tsunami Sea (Rise Records)
Spiritbox has had all but a meteoric rise within the metal community since their inception. Yes, one can argue they had pre-existing time in the scene (as iwrestledabearonce and more of a soft opening...
Soren Andersen – Live in the Homeland (Mighty Music)
One of the best guitarists, producers, and songwriters in Denmark when it comes to a multitude of heavy rock/metal genres, Soren Andersen released his last instrumental record Guilty Pleasures back in 2019. Obviously staying...
Scandal – Love, Spark, Joy (Victor Entertainment/JPU Records)
The long-standing Japanese act, literally, as the Guiness World Record holders for "Long Running Rock Band with the Same Musicians (female)," Scandal makes a short but sweet return following last year's latest full-length Luminous,...
Aversed – Feel the Blade
When it comes to progressive, melodic death metal in New England, a steady force that has been plying their trade since the early 2010’s is Boston-based outfit Aversed. Through a series of EPs and...
Nek! – Tr!ck Tak!ng (Self-Released)
A quick return following last year's debut EP, EXCLAMAT!ON, Nek! continue to showcase what appears to be a rapid rise to the top of the scene (one can only assume they will reach Band-Maid...
Carnal Forge – The Fractured Process (ViciSolum Productions)
A staple of the Century Media roster during the early 2000’s, Carnal Forge is a Swedish band traversing the thrash/death parameters. Many may remember records such as The More You Suffer from 2003 and...