ADE – Supplicium (Time to Kill Records)
ADE have been doing their thing with the Roman Empire approach to death metal for over 15 years at this point. Seems like every new album, somehow the 'unsung heroes' or 'undiscovered gem' continues...
Crown Magnetar – Punishment (Unique Leader)
Following up their 2023 full-length, Everything Bleeds, Crown Magnetar is back with a short taste of what's to come with Punishment. It's a four song EP, so it's going to be a 'get in,...
Destruction – Timeless Bedlam
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No doubt faithful readers of this site are well aware of the long, rich discography present in German thrash mainstays Destruction. Their latest album Birth of Malice keeps the songwriting sharp –...
Edge of Paradise – Prophecy (Napalm)
The epitome of working your way up to the top, Edge of Paradise have been making their foothold within the scene for well over a decade. Their last album, Hologram, was released back in...
Serenity in Murder – Timeless Reverie (Apostasy Records)
Japan is a treasure trove of unique musical artists who defy convention and incredible musical bravery, not allowing genre labels to define who they are. Here at DR, Katarina explores many fine acts who...
Avulsed – Phoenix Cryptobiosis (Xtreem Music)
One of the longest running bands in the Spain death metal scene, Avulsed may not necessarily be as prolific as say Cannibal Corpse or Unleashed – but it never diminishes the quality product consumers...
Cryptosis – Celestial Extremity
Returning after their 2021 debut Bionic Swarm, it's been four years since there's been a proper Cryptosis album. There was an EP in the meantime, but the time makes for an interesting change of...
Whitechapel – Hymns in Dissonance (Metal Blade)
Coming off of two albums that saw the band evolve in more melodic senses, Kin and The Valley, Hymns of Dissonance is a jump back into pure adrenaline. But thankfully, one can't simply use...
Chemicide – Violence Prevails (Listenable Records)
Literally a hotbed in the metal realm, Latin America has been producing some worthy domestic acts that deserve the attention bestowed upon them. Costa Rica is home to Chemicide, a thrash metal band with...
Echos – Quiet, In Your Service (Outlast Records)
Sometimes, music by definition isn't exactly metal but the feelings you get from it certainly are. Such is the case for the new Echos album, Quiet, In Your Service. The (mostly) gentle and darkwave-y...